Telematics Balancing act; Suppliers struggle to advance telematics while minimizing driver distraction.(Technology)(Brief Article)

Crain's Detroit Business, September, 2002 by Dietderich, Andrew

Byline: Andrew Dietderich Remember when stepping in your car and getting there was enough? Well, it's not anymore. Today, because of the emergence of automotive telematics, driving is all about getting there while having your car tell you how to avoid traffic jams and help you find the shortest route to your destination.

You also might find yourself deciding whether to listen to CNN or an all-rap station on your satellite radio and ordering a pizza while changing the Disney DVD for your kids in the back seat. And don't forget about keeping your eyes on the road. It's a delicate balance that has automakers, suppliers and electronics companies spending millions on research to make sure driver distraction does not become the Achilles heel of the burgeoning...

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