Nissan Creates the Ultimate Distracted Driving Machine

jfruh writes: More and more research is suggesting that it isn't safe to text or even talk on our phones hands-free while driving, but one brave car company is pushing full-speed in the other direction. Nissan has created a concept car in which every surface, including the entire dashboard and even the seats, is a display device. The car is the result of "extensive" surveys with the younger generation that came to the conclusion that, according to Nissan, young people "feel that time spent in a car should be time for connecting and sharing experiences with friends."

Comments

Re: Selfies!

[Fwipp]

The summary misleadingly forgot to mention that
"The display function only works when the car is parked. In drive mode, all the driver can see are the various meters and controls necessary to drive the car and any maps that might be needed. "

Self Driving Cars

[tomkost]

It's the only way this makes sense. Otherwise, it's death and lawsuits waiting to happen.

Concept car == who cares?

[Chelloveck]

It's a concept car. It's a showpiece designed to attract attention and nothing else. Picking on it for being unrealistic is like picking on a fashion show because the dresses would never hold up to actual wear. That's not what they're meant for.