Audi, VW, BMW, Geely, BYD to Restore Physical Buttons for High-Frequency Controls

Over the past two years, the automotive industry has seen a wave of oversized screens, with major brands integrating all functions into touchscreens. Now the trend is cooling. Audi has introduced the Radical Next interior design system, adjusting its design approach to reduce screen use, providing physical controls for high-frequency operations such as air conditioning and volume, and upgrading interior materials. The change comes from global car owner feedback: pure touch sliders are prone to accidental touches, and drivers need to look down at the screen to adjust functions, increasing driving risk. The new design is only used for future next-generation models; short-term facelifts still use the existing large-screen solution.