Computers aren't important for cars the same way phone apps weren't important to phones 10 years ago: they were gimmicky, prone to failure, and too locked down

Computers aren't important for cars the same way phone apps weren't important to phones 10 years ago: they were gimmicky, prone to failure, and too locked down to target by developers. What if you change those facts? It's not too hard to imagine a world where computers could have greater effect on your car driving experience than just simple things like a music player or voice recognition.