Of course, the core of the vehicle still lies in its hardware, which serves as an ultimate indicator of its performance. This is not to say that hardware is no longer important. Cars are literally becoming computers, where software programs utilize hardware resources to deliver results. The “wheels” represent the hardware, the good old engines and hydraulics that keep the car rolling, while the “computer” represents the software programs that give instructions to the hardware on what to do. As the common saying “computer on wheels” suggests, automotive technologies are now divided into two streams: the “wheels” and the “computer”.
The architecture of the car is changing dramatically. Computer on Wheels: The Software-Oriented Car
