Euro NCAP Hails the Return of the Buttons, but It's an Anomaly Rather Than the New Normal
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In just over thirty years, the car dashboards have changed their faces. The buttons have completely disappeared, everything is tactile. The sales argument was the digital whole. But this trend does not seem to convince you. Manufacturers then reintegrate physical buttons into the interior of their vehicles, especially since it is now a European obligation. Certain functions must remain manipulatory, such as flashing lights or distress lights. (C…
The European car safety organization EuroNCAP is officially changing the rules of the game, introducing strict criteria to evaluate ergonomics in its new tests, which stimulate the return of traditional physical buttons. Under the new requirements that came into effect in 2026, organizations are already critically evaluating access to essential functions, recommending separate mechanical switches for the turn signals, wipers, windshield washers,…
Euro NCAP Hails the Return of the Buttons, but It's an Anomaly Rather Than the New Normal
Two years ago, Euro NCAP declared war on the touchscreen-heavy user interfaces. The 2026 testing procedures mandate physical controls for basic functions to promote traffic safety. However, only European and Korean carmakers have aligned with this requirement. In contrast, other carmakers have continued to bet on touchscreen controls. The latest Euro NCAP test round appears to validate the agency's strategy of penalizing (continue reading...)
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