Using a DisplayLink USB graphics chip, we only had to plug in an USB cable to instantly connect the external screen, once the driver was installed.

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Telematics devices now being installed in luxury models tell the driver when he strays sideways or gets too close to another vehicle.

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Some genius installed a safety barrier between the driver and the passengers.

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