https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53666222
When on screen search through menu's driven tech doesn't necessarily successfully replace a simple three position intermittent/slow/fast flick of a finger switch, and more importantly while your hands are still on the steering wheel!
Could be worse, you could have to do it from your smart phone app!
The wheel is round for a reason, I don't think anyone has found a better shape yet.