Volvo recalls all of its 72K EX30 cars due to software bug that obscures speedometer
(www.theregister.com)
Extreme cost cutting indeed. Because a second screen with a little cable running to it would cost what.. maybe 50 bucks all installed per car.
It's just weird that this kind of stuff is done.
Next stage just remove all screens and stuff and have the customer use an app on their phone.