Dri­ving in a Con­nected World

Automakers are racing to add mobile phone and internet connectivity to cars, but will this mean more or less driver distraction? Do we need access to Facebook and Twitter while driving? Jake Nelson, director of traffic safety advocacy and research for the AAA travel services organization will discuss “infotainment” systems in vehicles, benefits and privacy questions related to connected cars, autonomous cars of the future and what to do about all those aging Baby Boomers behind the wheel.

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Cars, Trucks and Bucks: Driving in a Connected World Many car buyers no longer judge vehicles by horsepower or fuel economy, but by how connected they are. We interview GM's Phil Abram about their new 4G LTE mobile technology, and Jake Nelson of AAA, who will talk about the plusses and minuses of infotainment systems in vehicles.
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