Design News - February 6, 2006

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Surround sound stereos play the latest MP3 audio files. Back seat passengers enjoy DVDs, using headphones so they don't hear the driver's cell phone conversation as it comes through the car's stereo system. The increasing amount of time spent in cars is prompting more people to view the auto as an extension of their home.

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