But wait, there's more. Drivers will be able to check movie times, get free maps, and listen to Internet radio using either voice commands or a color touchscreen.
Driving? Yes, you'll still have to do that too.
Call me a Luddite, but the auto industry's plan to turn motor vehicles into rolling, Web-connected laptops sounds a little dangerous. The new interface will tempt drivers with a lot of fun-yet-dangerous distractions that might prevent them from focusing on the road.
Of course, everybody knows that responsible drivers don't be checking Twitter updates while cruising the highway. But there are a lot of stupid, irresponsible drivers out there.
Don't believe me? Next time you're on the road, sneak a peek at your fellow drivers and see how many of them are texting while driving, despite the obvious risks. According to a recent , texting while driving is six times more dangerous than chatting on a phone while driving.