Reach Out And Touch Something … Screen or Knob?

Reach Out And Touch Something … Screen or Knob? by Doug DeMuro I recently had the chance to test out the “new” Volkswagen Passat, which is so new that the designers were explaining to a whole group of journalists how the position of the rear reflectors has changed compared to the outgoing model. Actually,...

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Five worst new car features reinvent the wheel for no reason

Five worst new car features reinvent the wheel for no reason by Robert Duffer    -   Contact Reporter  - Copyright © 2017, Chicago Tribune The shifter of a BMW 740L diesel is seen at the media preview of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago on Feb....

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In Praise of Knobs

In Praise of Knobs by Phil Patton (writes about design and cars for the New York Times) Don't call it a comeback: Knobs could save infotainment. I like knobs. Steve Jobs liked knobs. John Varvatos, the fashion designer with his own Chrysler 300 edition, likes knobs. In fact, Varvatos has created...

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Why Does Every Car Infotainment System Look So Crappy?

Why Does Every Car Infotainment System Look So Crappy? by Thorin Klosowski from Cadillac's CUE User interface design is hard, but we've been getting better at it over the years to the point where even a thermostat is easy to use. Automakers, however, seem to have their heads in the...

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