Why Are So Many New Cars' Gear Selectors So Stupid? (opens in new tab)

No mention of Tesla's "Smart Shift", where the car decides for you?

https://insideevs.com/news/514752/tesla-auto-shift-test-revi...

According to this article, it seems to ignore obstacles like pedestrians, and has no idea if you want to make a three point turn.

Don't get me started. I recently rented a car (American make) that didn't have an actual physical control for the headlights (and no, this wasn't a Tesla.) Took three Ph.D.s in the car to find the right sequence on the touch-screen to operate the headlights.

Makes me think that the UX people don't actually drive cars - are they all riding their unicycles (wearing a top-hat) to work?

The gear selector is only the start. There are so many stupid and driver-hostile design choices that being made in new cars that it almost seems like an industry-wide prank.