Europe’s new safety scoring rules and China’s latest vehicle standards are sending the same message: drivers should be able to control essential functions by touch, not by menu.
Regulators say touchscreen-heavy cabins are becoming a distraction because even simple actions can force drivers to look away from the road.
Cars aren’t smartphones.
A minimalist dashboard might look futuristic, but when you have to hunt through a screen just to turn on wipers, hazards, or climate controls, design starts competing with safety.
In a fast-moving machine, the best button is the one you can find without looking.