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Electric vehicle touchscreen pushback as physical buttons return

Cars have become more minimalist and digital in the electric-vehicle era, with climate knobs disappearing, door handles hidden in bodywork and volume dials replaced by haptic sliders. Business Insider reported on Feb. 14 that regulatory pressure and consumer complaints are driving a shift back to physical buttons. Audi, Ferrari and Volkswagen cited more tactile controls, and even Tesla is redesigning flush door handles as safety scrutiny grows in China, the United States and Europe.