2027 Audi A6 E-tron And Q6 E-tron Now Equipped With Physical Controls

Audi has unveiled the latest interiors for its 2027 A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron lineup. Changes include a new steering wheel design that brings back physical controls and updated software designed to be easier to use. The first cars with the new update are expected to arrive at dealerships in the second quarter of 2026. Update 2/9/26: Audi has confirmed Read More

Rivian Patent Shows Physical Buttons, Top-hinged Back Glass

Rivian has applied for a patent for a rear tailgate that uses a motor to open and close the glass, allowing the rear glass to open independently. Perhaps more interesting than the tailgate is that Rivian’s patent indicates that it will use physical switchgear to operate the vehicle, rather than the on-screen buttons that current Rivians are limited to using. Read More

VW’s New Year’s Resolution Is To Bring Back Physical Buttons

volkswagen A new generation cockpit design with a redesigned ID has been revealed. Polo. The new design is a big shift for Volkswagen, featuring a number of physical controls rather than the capacitive buttons of the current model. Currently, the switchgear can only be found with the new ID. The Polo is not sold in the United States, but could Read More

VW May Bring Back Physical Buttons

The shift to more high-tech, screen-heavy car interior designs has angered many shoppers. The huge screen sure looks cool, but it’s not very user-friendly. And the ways automakers have tried to make their cars easier to use may end up being more annoying than screens… Source: Cars Direct