vw_phaetonOK, the headline is slightly exaggerated but Volkswagen is getting close. The 2011 Phaeton can read road signs, speed limits, zone information and the likes through its windshield mounted camera. All this in a bid to make sure you have all the information “before hand”. This brings in the possibility of the car warning you when you violate laws, much like a cop would. The only difference is that you are sitting in the damn car. This comes in line with what Audi is doing with its “Travolution“, which actually talks to street signs and traffic lights and adjust the car’s speed automatically. Apart from this annoyance, the car will also download the latest and greatest maps for you area via Google maps. Apart from that, the car looks great, which maybe an incentive to live with the cop inside your car.

[via Engadget]

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