TechButtons are back, and storage is king in car interiors

Vehicle interiors follow fashion trends, and minimalist designs that moved controls into software spread despite complaints that touchscreens distracted drivers trying to change the temperature or adjust seats. Nissan senior design manager Hiren Patel said the shift was intended to cut costs, but the backlash appears to be working.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 18:19Original