Hyundai cars are returning to physical buttons because America
South Korean company admits it was seduced by the glitz of touchscreen technology, but customers find it annoying go through Chris Chilton November 9, 2024 15:29 Hyundai admits it made the mistake of replacing too many physical controls with touchscreen buttons. The automaker's U.S. design chief says American drivers hate the trend, so future Hyundais will feature more old-school switches. However, the company believes attitudes may change when cars are equipped with more self-driving technology. You could call it the Tesla effect. I'm talking about an industry-wide shift to replacing traditional physical control functions, such as temperature selection, with virtual buttons on touch screens. Designers liked these new tech setups, but Hyundai found that American buyers didn't. The Korean automaker admits it was a mistake to go all-in on touchscreens, as many brands have done over the past decade. RELATED: Rivian's software boss says dash button is a bug, not a feature – is he right? "When we added integrated…
Ant Anstead and Jenson Button’s Radford Motors applied
A recent lawsuit claims two of Redford's founders have been using company funds for personal expenses go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago Radford Motors, founded by Ant Anstead and Jenson Button, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to legal and financial difficulties. The lawsuit alleges that Redford Motors mismanaged its funds and that the founder misused savings and personal expenses. The company insists Chapter 11 is simply a restructuring and claims the brand remains focused on future growth and investment. Niche car manufacturer founded by famous mechanic Ant Anstead wheeler dealer Jenson Button of Radford Motors fame and 2009 Formula 1 world champion has encountered some "difficulties" and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court . Founded as an ambitious boutique firm, Redford's journey from nostalgia revival to legal entanglement is starting to look like a textbook case of high expectations colliding with financial reality. The company, launched in 2020, launched the redesigned Lotus Type…
2025 Opel Mokka facelift features new tech, but fewer buttons
The smallest SUV in Opel's range comes with a new infotainment system and fresh styling details The Opel Mokka has received a mid-life update, joining the ranks of the new Frontera and Grandland SUVs. Exterior changes are limited to redesigned bumpers and slightly tweaked LED graphics. Inside, dual 10-inch displays are standard, along with a new infotainment system with fewer buttons. Opel has revamped the Mokka four years after its debut in the highly competitive subcompact SUV segment. The model benefits from minor visual updates and minor improvements inside the cabin, including a new infotainment system. Mokka is still available in ICE, mild hybrid and fully electric versions. Visually, the untrained eye would be hard-pressed to spot the difference from the outgoing Mokka, the first model to introduce Opel's latest styling language before it is rolled out across the entire range. A closer look reveals a redesigned front bumper, said to improve aerodynamics, and the fog lamps for the lower…
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