A information providing system for use in a vehicle. The system includes a
processor having a global positioning system (GPS) incorporated therein
positioned at a predetermined location within said vehicle. A passenger
interface is positioned within the vehicle and connected to the processor
for controlling the processor. A service provider is located remotely
from the vehicle for storing and selectively distributing content to the
processor. A communication network connects the service provider to the
processor. The GPS obtains information regarding a geographic location of
the vehicle and provides the information to the service provider for
analysis thereof. The service provider parses the stored content and
distributes geographically pertinent content to the processor for display
on the passenger interface.