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This makes driving and operating stuff a lot safer than things like the Volvo
I obviously no longer have my Volvo, but you do not need to touch the touchscreen. There were knobs for all temperature things, and all safety things. And the steering wheel controls allow one to do the rest and control the display from there, and there's a heads up display.
I felt that the touchscreen mostly was helpful before driving when setting a route and entering an address and then choosing the pin on the map... and whilst driving I never needed to do that.
I wouldn't mind a touchscreeen that software disabled the touchscreen itself when the car was moving above a certain speed (say 5mph).
I'm really happy that research shows that which we mostly all knew... hardware controls are safest and best for an interface. But I don't think the way forward is to remove them entirely, but instead it's best to control their use.
Velocio-
Agreed - Volvo is still better than Audi / JLR but you still need to use the touchscreen for Nav, Media & some deeper settings on the Volvo.
What I like about the BMW (and Mercedes tbf) is that both have swivel wheels (which can be used eyes free) and deeper voice control that cover all car functions and settings and also have the touchscreen for quicker input when stationary.
The new Audi centre console is a complete fucking disaster as far as usability is concerned:
Not a single actual button and all glossy so any cabin sunlight means reflections so you can't see what you're doing.
Soul
BMW still leads the pack in terms of entertainment / nav system.
The new ID7 system is voice, gesture, touch and the swivel wheel activated and most of the higher end models come with decent HUDs as well.
This makes driving and operating stuff a lot safer than things like the Volvo, Audi or Land Rover who have gone full touchscreen. Having to go through three menus of touches to get to cabin temp in the LR is ridiculous...