“Reverse” by Volkswagen. The largest European automaker reverses its decision to handle only on the touch screen, restoring the classic and ‘favorite’ buttons For basic functions in all its vehicles.

VW’s design head, Andreas Mid, described the decision to… ostracize the buttons as “wrong”, stressing that “It’s not a phone: it’s a car.”

In this context, starting with the upcoming electric model ID.2all (video), Volkswagen will restore controls for intensity, heating, fan speed and danger lights. The decision is aligned with concerns about securityas studies have shown that natural buttons are more accessible and faster to use while driving.

Other automakers, including Hyundai and Tesla, also restore the buttons. Meanwhile, European regulators will require normal buttons for basic functions in new vehicles By 2026, so that they can achieve top security ratings.