A national survey reported that the typical motorist is spending more than 56 minutes a day behind the wheel, up 7 percent from 1990. What's more, the average household is logging 4,000 more miles annually than in 1990, according to the Federal Highway Administration study. To make up for the time spent on the road, drivers are moving their home entertainment systems and offices into their cars. DVD players will soon be found in more cars along with navigational systems and other computer products. The new products and new technologies really can make the time people spend in the car more productive and more enjoyable.
Experts predict strong growth for automotive electronics.
One such visionary tool is the Clarion AutoPC, the first in-dash personal assistant. The Clarion AutoPC is a voice-controlled car stereo equipped with the Windows CE operating system. This product turns your car into a mobile movie theater. A wireless remote lets viewers scan through scenes from the backseat.