Why is it that the majority of vehicles display speed in analogue format, viewed down a dark tunnel between steering wheel hub and rim, requiring maximum deviation of eyeline from the road ahead? A particularly pertinent point during these times of speed paranoia. Common sense and good design practice requires instantaneous information to be displayed digitally and trends to be displayed in analogue format. Also since 30, 50 and 70 MPH are often only identified by a short mark on the dial, wouldn't it be reasonable for a prosecuted driver to sue the vehicle manufacturer for inadequately displaying vital information in digital format at the least dangerous location within the vehicle? Having owned a number of vehicles with top of dash display of digital speed, etc. this has to be the way forward if we are to reduce the risk of unintentionally exceeding speed limits. To say nothing of the total distraction caused to drivers with an analogue display, when emergency braking for a speed camera. An added advantage to vehicle manufacturers is the ability to use common parts of the dash construction when moving between left and right hand markets. Thus saving money and improving safety.