Two plaintiffs have claimed a ‘light brush’ on their VW ID.4’s steering wheel-mounted haptic controls have resulted in unintended acceleration. Automakers shifted basic car functions to touchscreens ...

Oh, the iDrive knob. BMW‘s dial was an innovative attempt at improving ease of control for all the new conveniences cars began to offer about 25 years ago. But it’s been steeped in so much discourse ...

BMW is waving goodbye to tactile controls with its new Panoramic iDrive system, which features a head-up display, AI assistant, and haptic controls. The automaker unveiled its screen-filled setup this ...

When we asked Volkswagen to remove the haptic controls from its steering wheels, something must have cut off the second half of our sentence, the part where we said, "... and bring back physical ...

Volkswagen has already learned the hard way that drivers aren’t keen on haptic controls, which is why the brand is reversing course and slowly, but gradually restoring physical buttons to the steering ...

Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch, from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, ...

Real buttons replace haptic steering controls, making the Born easier and safer to operate. The range has increased on both batteries, with the largest gain on the 58-kWh version. New Android-based ...

Haptic technologies enable consumers to perceive touch sensations when using electronic devices. The touch sensation, created by an actuator embedded in the device, makes a virtual experience seem ...

Over the last couple of years, several automakers have declared war on the good ol' button. We're seeing more cars with basic functions being moved to the touchscreen, along with smooth haptic ...