Wouldnt call that new, mercs and beemers been doing that for years. All 07+ BMW 335x's have a digital oil level meter, thats just one example.
But yeah, they suck and are just another problem in the future.
the 2014 mustangs don't have a dip stick also do not have a gas filter yeah I don't see that as a problem after all the permenant one that's on there could never get dirty and clog, right.