ABSTRACT
Vehicles are being transformed into autonomous machines that assist drivers when accidents are about to occur, inform about traffic conditions, diagnose and upgrade themselves as required, while providing comfort and entertainment functionalities. The evolution of embedded systems technology has provided an important enabler for such new functionalities and improved qualities. In this context it can be noted that an estimated 70% of the innovations over the last 20 years are related to information and communication technologies [3]. Cars are becoming computers on wheels.
