Alexander van Laack A car interior must suit the owner's lifestyle, yet also be functional and flexible. Connectivity between the vehicle, passengers and outside world is also key. Continuing just-auto/AIC's series of interviews, Matthew Beecham caught up with Alexander van Laack, Vice President of Sales, FCA, Nissan, and New Entrants, Faurecia Clarion Electronics North America to consider some trends and technical advances in the cockpit arena. This interview is the second of two focussing on car interiors with the tier one component supplier. In what ways are intelligent cockpit systems' capabilities different to those of current electronic cockpit systems and why are they expected to be the future of infotainment?