From normal, pedestrian runabouts bearing the badges of Ford or Toyota, or an ultra-luxurious machine made by Mercedes-Benz, one feature is present in the interiors of most cars sold today: a touchscreen. Whether they like it or not, technophobic buyers will have to deal with the fact that attention-grabbing, iPad-shaped touch screens are a staple of contemporary car interior design, as they provide a simple, cost-effective way to incorporate new features into cars. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 But like every piece of technology, there is a learning curve to every new piece of tech, which could turn off buyers from brands altogether if access to key settings like the radio, climate control, and other features if they are hidden behind endless menus.
However, one household name says it is airing on the side of sanity, emphasizing that they made a decision that could reverse a trend for good. Hyundai Hyundai says touchscreens made people 'stressed, annoyed' In a recent interview printed by South Korean newspaper Korea JoonAng Daily , Hyundai Design North America Vice President Ha Hak-soo revealed that they were initially wowed by the clean design that manufacturers like Tesla were able to achieve with its use of a singular, all-encompassing touchscreen. Tesla Tesla's bestselling model, the Model Y crossover SUV and its sister car, the Model 3 compact sedan use a large, central touchscreen to access the car's common com.
