Cars have always been about the future. Tail fins, moon roofs, Delorean doors, "Knight Rider" — everybody secretly wants their wheels to look like they just dropped through a wormhole from about two centuries in the future.

While we dream, automotive designers and engineers are working to make the future a reality. Welcome to TIME Digital's sneak peek at what's coming down the assembly line. Inside, you'll find the story of a typical morning commute in the year 2019; multimedia tours of some exotic next-generation concept cars; and a buyer's guide to the new GPS (Global Positioning System) technology that's just hitting the market. You'll also find TIME Digital's interactive list of the top ten trends in automotive technology, from in-car PCs to radar-equipped bumpers. Cast your votes and click through to the end to see what other readers are looking for in their cars of the future.