Why My Car's Analog Controls Will Outlast Your Tesla
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The author argues that their car's analog controls are more durable and user-friendly than Tesla's digital controls, sparking a discussion about the trade-offs between traditional and modern automotive design.
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2 months ago
From the articale...Mazda actually tried the all-touchscreen approach around 2014, then quietly walked it back. They brought analog controls back into their lineup because they discovered what should have been obvious: some functions just work better when they're not mediated by software.
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