Automakers Incorporate Technology Into Safety Updates

Courtesy NYT > Business  Thu, 01/12/2012 - 09:17

As cars become ever more vibrant entertainment centers, automakers find themselves having to build safety features to prevent drivers from crashing their smartphone on wheels.


 

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