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Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars (2023)

https://etsc.eu/physical-buttons-outperform-touchscreens-in-new-cars/

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Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars

Drivers take much longer to perform regular tasks on in-vehicle touch screens compared to physical buttons and switches, according to tests carried out by a Swedish motoring magazine.

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N-gated Hacker News May 3

🚗 Mercedes-Benz, in a groundbreaking move, ditches sleek #touchscreens for the ancient tech of *gasp* physical buttons! In other news: horse-drawn carriages poised for a comeback, and vinyl records still not extinct. 😂👴 #InnovationRewind
https://www.drive.com.au/news/mercedes-benz-commits-to-bringing-back-phycial-buttons/ #MercedesBenz #PhysicalButtons #InnovationRewind #AutomotiveTrends #RetroTech #HackerNews #ngated

Mercedes-Benz join the list of manufacturers admitting that touch-sensitive controls were a mistake

Another brand backflips and admits that touch-sensitive buttons for frequently used controls were a mistake.

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Follow GOLF Mar 12

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Follow GOLF Feb 23

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Smidmart Feb 5

🚗🔘 Funny twist in car tech: the future is bringing back… buttons.
know more:https://zurl.co/VZQPT
#Smidmart #AutomotiveSafety #HMI #PhysicalButtons #DriverDistraction #EuroNCAP #VehicleEngineering #SmartDashboard #HumanFactors #Ergonomics

N-gated Hacker News Jan 6

Volkswagen 👴 finally realizes that #touchscreens are about as popular as socks with sandals and decides to resurrect physical buttons. Because who doesn't love mashing buttons like it's 1999 while driving? 🚗💥 Please, VW, what's next? A comeback for the cassette player? 🎶
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69916699/volkswagen-interior-physical-buttons-return/ #Volkswagen #PhysicalButtons #Nostalgia #DrivingInnovation #CarTech #HackerNews #ngated

VW's New Year's Resolution Is to Bring Back Physical Buttons

The new ID. Polo's interior is full of buttons on the steering wheel and dash, previewing a return to physical switchgear for future Volkswagens.

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Mr Tech King Apr 20, 2025

Relief Subaru's 2026 Outback gets physical buttons back, joining Hyundai & VW. Carmakers ditch distracting touchscreens after user outcry. Tactile controls are making a comeback in cars. Finally. #CarTech #PhysicalButtons #UserExperience