Modern cars overload drivers with buttons, switches, levers, and touch‑screens. Owners report confusion and distraction from the interior options. The result is a safety risk that manufacturers must address.

Slate Auto’s latest pickup truck breaks the pattern, yet not because of price, size, or its electric powertrain. The model follows a $25,000 EV truck design backed by Bezos, a move that keeps the price point low while pushing technology