Google wants an Android in every Audi and Honda With an Android-powered computer on the dashboard, drivers would be able to access email, apps and music held on their smartphone, directly from their dashboard. It is also expected that some form of voice recognition technology would be incorporated to allow hands-free control, and that GPS navigation would also feature. Google announced the news at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Patrick Brady, Google's director of Android Engineering, said in a blog post: "Today, millions of people already bring Android phones and tablets into their cars, but it's not yet a driving-optimised experience. Wouldn't it be great if you could bring your favourite apps and music with you, and use them safely with your car's built-in controls and in-dash display? Together with our OAA partners, we're working to enable new forms of integration with Android devices, and adapting Android for the car to make driving safer, easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Putting Android in the car will bring drivers apps and services they already know and love, while enabling automakers to more easily deliver cutting-edge technology to their customers. And it will create new opportunities for developers to extend the variety and depth of the Android app ecosystem in new, exciting and safe ways. Apple has already shown its hand in this market and announced deals with BMW, Daimler, Mercedes and Honda to produce smart dashboards featuring iOS, the same operating system used by iPads and iPhones. This ties-in with its Siri application which can dictate emails or text messages and carry out commands via voice control, a feature which could prove very useful for drivers. Apple has taken an approach which sees the iPhone as the brains of the system, which then connects with speakers, microphones and screen inside the car. Google is reportedly taking a different approach and embedding electronics into the car which will run Android natively. Car electronics are becoming increasingly sophisticated and well-connected. GM's chief executive recently announced that all models from 2015 onwards with 4G chips to provide constant internet connections without the need for a smartphone.