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Re:Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew w... by filoleg on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @03:43PM (#38713395)
> anyone who thinks replacing the indicator/turn signal stalk with capacitive buttons is sensible has clearly never driven in the UK—my 15 minute drive into the office crosses 11 roundabouts

Is there a car that currently actually does it? Asking because I am yet to see one. And every single tesla model I’ve ever seen in real life uses normal turn signal stalks, so that wasn’t the car you were referencing either.

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Re:Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew w... by some0x80070005 on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @03:49PM (#38713462)
The poster was referring to the Model 3 Highland refresh and allegedly the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh. That is where the turn stalk was replaced with capacitive touch buttons on three steering wheel.
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Re:Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew w... by AlexandrB on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @04:01PM (#38713581)
God help Canadian Tesla drivers in the winter - most gloves don't work well with capacitive buttons/screens.

Edit: Actually, with how dry it can get in wintertime, sometimes my fingers don't even work.

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Re:Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew w... by deergomoo on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @05:46PM (#38714680)
The latest Model 3 refresh ditches the stalk, though it’s not due to land in the UK until 2024 I believe. Several UK-based outlets have coverage of it though, which is how I learned of it.
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