7. An emotive information system for a user of an automotive vehicle, the system comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect at least one of audio and visual characteristics of the user; a computer configured to receive the detected information, receive information about an operating state of the vehicle, and generate data representing a simulated emotional state based on at least a portion of the received information; and an interface configured to convey the simulated emotional state to the user to prompt the user to pose a query regarding a cause of the simulated emotional state, wherein the computer is further configured to receive a query from the user regarding the simulated emotional state and generate data representing a response to the query including information about the cause of the simulated emotional state.
7. An emotive information system for a user of an automotive vehicle, the system comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect at least one of audio and visual characteristics of the user; a computer configured to receive the detected information, receive information about an operating state of the vehicle, and generate data representing a simulated emotional state based on at least a portion of the received information; and an interface configured to convey the simulated emotional state to the user to prompt the user to pose a query regarding a cause of the simulated emotional state, wherein the computer is further configured to receive a query from the user regarding the simulated emotional state and generate data representing a response to the query including information about the cause of the simulated emotional state. 12. The system of claim 7 wherein the at least one sensor is further configured to detect a button press from the user.