Historically, the most sought after features of a car were
horsepower, torque and other performance related metrics. However,
the importance of the car's power and towing capacity is
increasingly taking a back seat to the technology integrated into
the car. As new vehicles become more technologically savvy and
automated cars become a more
realistic possibility, more computer and technology companies
are becoming important suppliers to the automotive industry.
Intel recently released new hardware and software called Intel In-Vehicle Solutions specifically for
the automotive industry and the next generation of cars. As
reported here, Intel Internet of Things Group corporate
vice president Doug Davis said, "Our goal is to fuel the
evolution from convenience features available in the car today to
enhanced safety features of tomorrow and eventually self-driving
capabilities." Intel's focus on an automotive specific
hardware and software line is consistent with the shift
