The Chinese MIIT intends to require physical control mechanisms for functions such as turning turn signals on\/off, raising\/lowering windows, and activating advanced driving assistance system. This new requirement is expected to be mandatory for only newly manufactured vehicles starting July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
In recent years, a theme among Chinese new energy vehicles is minimalistic cockpit design, with one of its characteristics being minimal presence of physical control buttons. Instead, a large central control screen houses most of the vehicle functions, and sometimes paired with co-pilot entertainment screen. This ubiquitous design was described by Geely\u2019s VP as the \u201cChinese automotive industry is plagued by a trend of blindly following trends.\u201d<\/p>\n
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