As carmakers use infotainment systems to stand out from competitors, the essentially unregulated displays are becoming flashy, feature-packed distractions (David Zipper/Slate)

As carmakers use infotainment systems to stand out from competitors, the essentially unregulated displays are becoming flashy, feature-packed distractions (David Zipper/Slate)

David Zipper / Slate:
As carmakers use infotainment systems to stand out from competitors, the essentially unregulated displays are becoming flashy, feature-packed distractions  —  You’re driving and you’re bored.  Tired of staring at the road, your eyes drift toward the polished touchscreen to the right of your steering wheel …