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When the pro-racing division of Toyota Motors said it needed a mobile computing platform to monitor real-time performance data, it turned to Microsoft Surface Pro tablets running Windows 8.

Trade shows can be an exciting place for companies who want to engage as many customers as possible. But for Bully Dog Technologies, keeping up with the crowds meant salespeople were overwhelmed with questions from start to finish and that wasn't always the most effective use of their time.

From satellite radios and sophisticated sound systems to integrated navigation systems and DVD players, car makers are constantly updating their vehicles with the latest technology. What's next? Touchscreens can already be found in some high-end car models, and tablets themselves seem like a likely fit.