Cars and Technology

Ever wonder what would happen if you put your computer in a car in a useful way? Well apparently technology has found some interesting ways to get behind the wheel. I just purchased an almost new Infiniti G Sedan, and with an impressive technology package, you could almost take your hands off the wheel and it would drive by itself. Almost.

I have a satellite radio with video display, 6 CD player with a built in iPod interface with a Bose studio on Wheels, a keyless entry system that remembers my steering, mirror and seat positions, hands-free blue tooth, and some of the nicest controls for comfort, safety, and operations that all use a very intuitive interface that doesn't get in the way of driving the car.

All the possible features in this model are listed below as an example, so you can easily see that machine and technology blend nicely in the models sold today.

Premium Package
Power sliding tinted glass moon roof with one-touch auto-open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® 10-speaker Premium Audio System, including 3-way component front door speakers with 10-inch sub woofers and a parcel shelf-mounted sub woofer, CD player with MP3 playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS) and speed-sensitive volume control
Rear Sonar System [*]
Driver’s Audio Stage
Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, linked to individual Intelligent Keys
Driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirror position synchronization
Power tilt and telescopic steering column


Navigation Package
Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics[*]
XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic information [*]
XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast [*]
Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide
Multimedia playback of DVD or digital file from a USB flash drive on 7-inch WVGA color display
Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, navigation, and vehicle information systems


Requires Premium Package. Replaces compass in rear view mirror.



Technology Package
Intelligent Cruise Control [*]
Brake Assist with Preview Braking [*]
Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) [*] with auto recirculation and Plasmacluster™ air purifier
Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front windshield wipers
Front-seat Pre-Crash Seat Belts.