More buttons, fewer screen functions in new cars will be required for high safety scores under new ANCAP tests

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The European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has identified the migration of important car functions to touchscreens as an “industry-wide problem” and is set to implement new tests to encourage car brands to keep physical controls for basic functions. ANCAP, the Australian equivalent, will also implement these changes. The move aims to prevent car makers from moving even more functionality to touchscreens, as the transition of functions to screens raises the risk of crashes due to driver distraction.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Tesla