Volvo

This week at the Chicago Auto Show Volvo showed off the first Internet-connected rear entertainment system featuring a touchscreen PC running Windows XP, along with WiFi, a 500GB hard drive, and 3G connectivity.

Currently a concept, the RSEi-500 system will let you surf the Internet via a WiFi signal or a 3G data card, so you can check your email, download music, watch TV and movies, and even connect your vehicle to your home computer to allow the transfer of video, audio and other home data content to the vehicle's on board computer.

Using Gracenote technology, you can navigate your music collections by mood, see lyrics, artist biographies and reviews as music is playing. The system can also identify and retrieve information for music currently playing on the AM/FM/Satellite radio and then download those tracks directly to the entertainment system. Read more

Expect to see the R-Design XC60 on sale after it debuts this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The XC60 will receive a specially tuned lowered sports chassis, a unique bodykit and custom 18- or 20-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels. The specially tuned chassis is stiffer and it has stronger damping.

The interior has been overhauled as well. The steering wheel, door moldings and pedals will all stand out, as they have been brushed with aluminum. Also, the seats have been covered with a new dual-tone leather design.

Currently, Volvo has not announced the price or availability of the R-Design XC60. However, there should be a lot more information available after its debut in September.