Have Touchscreens Officially Gone Too Far?

There was a time when automotive interiors made sense: you climbed into a car, reached for a knob, twisted it, and suddenly cold air blasted directly into your face like nature intended. If you wanted heated seats, you pushed a button. If you wanted to change the radio station, there was an actual radio knob.

Now?Now I need to navigate three menus, two submenus, and possibly accept a software disclaimer before adjusting the cabin temperature by two degrees. Touchscreens in cars have officially gotten out of control.And I say this as someone who occasionally likes technology.Modern vehicles have become rolling electronics stores. Screens dominate dashboards with the sort of enthusiasm usually reserved for casino slot machines. Some automakers appear convince …