It’s a rarity so we should call it out when we see it: a small sliver of common sense has broken out in one of the key organisations that determines the way cars are built and operated. Euro NCAP has announced that from 2026 it’s going to start docking points from manufacturers who don’t provide cars with physical controls for important features like wipers, warning lights and indicators. Fewer points lead to lower star ratings and a great deal more difficulty in selling cars. No more mining your way down through submenus on touchscreens, no more hopelessly prodding
