Automakers are eager to put Internet connectivity to good use, but that doesn't mean there won't also be a few negative side effects.
In-Car Commercials
Commercials invading your personal space: First on the list is not necessarily a computer security risk but one of road safety. It has been well-documented that driver distraction is the top cause of vehicular accidents. With web browsers already popping up on center consoles, as seen in the Tesla Model S, the next generation of distraction appears to be on the way; car manufacturers are envisioning dashboards as mobile e-commerce platforms of the future. That means we may soon be able to expect uninvited location-based ads appearing in our cars, directing us to the nearest Starbucks or offering us vouchers for nearby service stations. This could be as distracting as it would be invasive.