Mazda spent years arguing against touchscreens, now claims they’re safer than buttons

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 swaps physical climate controls for screen-based ones, and the car's product manager says that makes ...

Mazda Still Thinks CX-5’s Giant Screen Is Safer, But Left the Door Open for Change

Forget the styling, platform, or what’s under the hood – the real headline with the all-new Mazda CX-5 is its dashboard. As ...
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Ctrl Platform Adds Physical Buttons to Tesla Model 3 and Model Y To Improve Safety

While many carmakers have turned to a screen-centric user interface in their vehicles, regular customers still want the convenience and safety of physical buttons. This encouraged aftermarket ...
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Porsche Tried Killing Buttons. Drivers Said No.

Porsche says it’s going to keep physical controls in its cars after removing many for its Taycan EV. Porsche will retain essential physical controls like buttons and knobs in its vehicle interiors.
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Volkswagen Says the iPhone-Inspired Era Is Over: It's Time for Physical Buttons To Return

Dexter's "what does this button do?" famous quote certainly doesn’t make any sense in today's automotive space. Carmakers have replaced physical buttons with gigantic screens, going all-in on ...

Mercedes Deleted A Button Drivers Actually Use In Favor Of Voice Command

Mercedes-Benz has packed its latest CLA with new technology, a modern software platform, and a cleaner interior design. Yet ...
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Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons

VW’s design chief says it will reintroduce physical buttons starting with the ID. 2all. VW’s design chief says it will reintroduce physical buttons starting with the ID. 2all. Mindt also says the ...