My 2012 volvo has a reasonably large LCD that is used for the backup camera, and infotainment etc.

However, I have it set to screen saver mode, and it is completely powered down until I put the car in reverse. It also wakes for certain things like displaying the temperature if I change it with the real knobs.

The Speedometer and Rev counter are physical needles. Newer models have replaced these with a central LCD, which means I will hang onto this one as long as I can.

There is no reason a car can’t have a display and be humane, other than stupid corporate design sensibilities.