Do OnStar & Synch Point To Future Of Car Design?

Modern cars are clever under the surface, but pretty dumb on the inside.

Whilst most car designers are focused on engineering driven initiatives like electric power, GM and ford have started to look for opportunities based on their OnStar in-car communications system and Sync systems respectively.

I think they may be onto something.  Whilst I love the way my car drives and handles, one of its most engaging features is the way Google Maps communicates directly with the on-board navigation system!

Eco-friendliness and performance will undoubtedly continue to be important, but isn't it time for designers to to start focusing on making the inside of the car a bit more habitable?

Comments

[Los Angeles Ford]

I think Ford's Sync system is definitely a sign of the future. Future cars will be even more interactive and more "social networking-like". We will be able to communicate with other cars too I think and ask them why they cut us off etc.

[driving school redditch]

This is such a great post. Looking forward for more great post here. Thanks!

[plumbing]

I think Synch point can be a great help in some car designs. This can be more beneficial and useful. Thank you for sharing complete details about it.

[Simon Schempp]

A smart car with the Synch system is one step forward to a KITT-like line of cars that can predict your wants, just as what smart homes with intelligent refrigerators can do. I hope when they upgrade this innovation, they would be more careful. We don't want to have Skynet run our lives, don't we?

[Patrick Gauer]

I think automobile developers must focus on how to create a vehicle that has improved and reliable safety mechanisms. Safety is the primary concern when on the road, and I think companies should concentrate creating systems that would help ensure that, even in worst case scenarios. I believe it’s achievable if only collaboration and not competition is fostered in the automobile industry.