flu, afaik, Google is doing a lot of research on this. So are a few other automakers. Audi introduced something similar in the A8. Infiniti already have system that slow the car down to a craw and speed back up. So you can set your cruise control at 65MPH and never have to put your foot on the brake/gas again while sitting in traffic (laser guided cruise control). They also have camera all around the cars to keep it in lane by applying brakes at the correct wheel to bring the car back into correct position. So, it’s not too far of a jump to put them all together. Mercedes also have something similar as well. Lexus can already park itself. In another word, for those who don’t like to drive, I would say, in the next 10-20 years, they might not need to.

As a car enthusiast, I’m more excited about the current trend of more powerful smaller engines with the help of turbo(s) and the race of lighten up the car with more exotic materials like aluminum and carbon fiber.