Detected on Sunday 1 November, 16h00
Volkswagen reconnaît être allé trop loin avec les commandes tactiles
Le responsable qualité de Volkswagen admet que la suppression des boutons au profit de surfaces tactiles n'était pas une bonne décision et annonce le retour de commandes physiques.
In brief
Launches and reviews event (severity: low) involving Volkswagen, in Allemagne, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 16:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 16:00.
- Category
- Launches and reviews
- Severity
- Low
- Countries
- DE Germany
- Brands
- Detected
- 1 Nov, 16h00
- Updated
- 1 Nov, 16h00
- Reference
- no.1618
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| Outlet | Average tone | Headlines | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor1.com1 | neutral | slightly sensational | Analyse 100 % |
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- 16h00Motor1.comAnalysisvia Recherche fraîche · Volkswagen1 NovVolkswagen Explains Why It Ditched Buttons And Knobs
VW Removed Buttons Because It Thought That Was The Future ## No, it apparently wasn't a cost-cutting decision. Yes, they're coming back. Adrian Padeanu By: Adrian Padeanu Aug 19, at 8:00am ET ### The Breakdown - Volkswagen's head of quality admits the automaker went too far by replacing conventional controls with touch surfaces and sliders. - At the time, VW believed EVs represented a new beginning and that their interiors needed equally futuristic controls. - The company eventually learned that EV buyers wanted electric powertrains, not spaceship-like cabins, prompting a return to physical bu
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