Up until a few decades ago, instrument panels in most vehicles consisted of a smattering of simple analog buttons, dials, gauges, knobs and needles. Today, mechanical speedometers and tachometers have gone the way of ashtrays, bench seats, hood ornaments, hub caps and running boards.
They have been replaced with center stack screens and digital instrument clusters. Automotive displays have also become smarter. They don’t just offer touch capabilities; they provide haptic feedback and use cameras, sensors and other integrated devices.