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24 August 2026

BMW Blames Young People for Loss of Real Buttons in New Cars

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BMW Blames Young People for Loss of Real Buttons in New Cars

One BMW executive reportedly claims that younger customers prefer voice and digital controls over physical knobs and switches.

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