> We just have zero reasons to have touch screens in cars

A good sign you’re missing something is when you see zero reason for another’s effort.

Touch screens are a cheap, adaptable UI. They simplify supply chains and allow for a richer variety of context-dependent controls. The map on a properly designed touch screen absolutely renders less useful a phone for navigation, which in turn removes a host of potential distractions from the game.

Touch screens should be an option for car designers and buyers. But they should be done safely.