pcworld.com: For this year’s cars, personal navigation and search services will be in the driver’s seat.

You may drive a sporty new car with the latest in gizmotronics, but to your kids (and grandkids) it will look like a Stanley Steamer. At last November’s Los Angeles Car Show, eight major carmakers rolled out their visions of how vehicles will look in 50 years. Trust me, these 2057 models really look nothing like your old ‘57 Chevy.

For example: The Nissan OneOne will pick up your dry cleaning or drop the children off at school–no driver required. GM-OnStar’s ANT will feature an onboard quantum computer, use car-to-car communications to avoid traffic jams, and fold up like a piece of origami when parked. [ read more ]