Despite MyFord Touch woes, the move to touch control is gaining momentum

The previous generation Toyota Avalon's center stack, left, had many buttons, some of which disappeared from the 2013 model.

August 05, 2013 05:00 AM

Stalwarts of the dashboard for generations, buttons and knobs are becoming endangered species as automakers cast them aside for futuristic, Apple-inspired alternatives.

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