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Study Rates In-Car Touchscreen Usability, Citing Safety Risks

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What happened

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A study compared 12 infotainment systems to assess their usability and associated safety risks. The Cupra Ateca received zero stars, requiring an average of 11 steps for tasks. In contrast, Apple CarPlay, tested in a Toyota Corolla, received five stars with an average of two steps.

From cairnspost.com.au

Why it matters

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The research highlights that complex infotainment systems may pose a serious safety risk, potentially leading to future regulatory changes in the automotive industry. This could affect how manufacturers design their in-car technology to ensure driver safety.

From cairnspost.com.au

Who's involved

  • CupraManufacturer whose infotainment system received the lowest usability rating in the study.
  • ToyotaManufacturer whose Corolla was used to test Apple CarPlay functionality.
  • Android AutoTechnology tested in the study for its usability in vehicle infotainment.
  • FordManufacturer whose Ranger was included in the comparison of infotainment systems.
  • MazdaManufacturer whose CX-9 was included in the comparison of infotainment systems.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CupraSpeculative

    Cupra might face increased costs if required to redesign the infotainment system to meet new safety standards.

  • AussieSpeculative

    Aussie might face increased compliance costs if new safety regulations are implemented in the Australian market.

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