Things you can do in a car

Maybe we’re taking this convergence idea too far: Microsoft, Nissan Put Xbox In A Car.
Information Age tells us that Microsoft and Nissan have jointly developed a concept car that’s equipped with an Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.
The URGE car enables people, while parked, to play the game “Project Gotham Racing 3″ using the vehicle’s steering wheel, gas pedal and brake pedal. The game, developed by Bizarre Creations Ltd., is shown on a flip-down 7-inch LCD screen.
The URGE is scheduled to make its debut Jan. 9 at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit .
I guess it’s a new way to get foggy windows while parked in a car.
Meanwhile, MobileWhack reports that at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week, XM Satellite Radio will be unveiling the XM Advanced Services vehicle, a concept car featuring in-car video, support for voice commands, weather alerts and a parking space locator. How the later feature works is something I’ll check out and let you now.