Audible files

Just an additional point - if your car stereo also has an AUX-IN headphone jack that would work since the “licensed portable device” is actually playing the files.  I listen to protected audiobooks in the car all the time using the AUX-IN. 

I appreciate the comments on this.  I never gave much thought to this not-so-subtle difference between AUX-IN and USB interface car stereo interfaces.  Thanks!