Mercedes-Benz commits to bringing back physical buttons

Mercedes-Benz plans to bring back physical buttons and knobs in future vehicles after years of favoring screen-heavy dashboards.

The move follows criticism that touchscreen-only controls can distract drivers and make basic functions harder to use.

It reflects a broader industry reassessment of whether touch-based car UIs actually improve safety and usability.

Regulators and drivers, especially in markets like China, are increasingly favoring tactile controls for core functions.