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The Steering Wheel Is Becoming a Battleground for Safety, Branding and Simplicity
A new WIRED feature shows why automakers keep obsessing over steering wheels: they are safety-critical interfaces, brand statements and one of the hardest parts of the cabin to get right.
Key Takeaways
- Automakers may go through more than 20 steering-wheel designs during development.
- China plans to ban yoke-style steering wheels starting in January 2027.
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