Infotainment
New VW, Audi Modular Interface Tech Spreading Across Lineup
There are two big advantages to the sort of platform and technology sharing that goes on in the Volkswagen Group (VAG). One, is economies of scale. The more you share across a greater range, the bigger the profit margins. The second, is seeing the cool tech developed for high-end cars filter down...
In-Car Video Chat And 4G Streaming From OnStar
Detroit's North American International Auto Show is typically thought of as the kick-off of the year's major auto shows. As automakers continue to integrate technology more... December 20, 2011 by Chris Weiss
Ford Employees First To Get Benefits Of New MyFord Touch
MyFord Touch hasn't been the success story that Ford perhaps hoped it would. In fact, criticisms levelled at the system's poor voice command and counter-intuitive controls... December 13, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Mitsubishi EMIRAI Concept: Biometric Future For Our Cars?
We couldn't resist showing you just one more concept from the recent 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, as next year's Detroit and Geneva shows approach at ever greater pace. You'll be... December 12, 2011 by Antony Ingram
MINI Connected Gets More Functional
The premise behind the MINI Connected infotainment system is fairly simple: it wants to make your car as functional and versatile as a smart phone, albeit with more... December 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
MINI Connected iPhone App: G-Force, Driving Data And More
This isn't the first time we've looked at the MINI Connected app, but then the joy of downloadable features is that they can be indefinitely updated. That's just what MINI... December 9, 2011 by Antony Ingram
BMW, Hyundai Partner With Tech Leaders On In-Car Networking
Outwardly there aren't too many similarities between German sports and luxury car maker BMW and the more budget-orientated Korean maker Hyundai. In fact, until Hyundai... November 21, 2011 by Antony Ingram
BMW And Hyundai Partner On Next-Gen Vehicle Connectivity
Two major automakers competing in very different segments have partnered to help develop the next-generation of vehicle networking and connectivity technology. Those two... November 21, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Ford Mustang Track Apps LCD Screen Tests Your Driving Skills
The 2013 Ford Mustang looks to be taking a leaf from the Nissan GT-R's book in an effort to make its driving experience more interactive than ever. The GT-R has always been a... November 16, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Toyota And Intel To Jointly Develop Next-Gen Infotainment
As our technology becomes more intertwined with our daily lives cars were previously at risk of getting left behind. Information and media systems developed in-house were... November 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Are Built-In Navigation And Infotainment Systems Already Obsolete?
I just spent a weekend driving almost 1,000 miles to compete in an even that involved all of 7.5 minutes of competitive driving--but along the way I found my new phone was... November 2, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 4
BMW And MINI Use Customizable Apps For In-Car Infotainment
Yesterday, we saw Toyota's take on twinning smartphone and car to provide an enhanced in-car infotainment experience. By synchronizing your phone and car, you could use your... October 27, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Toyota Touch Life: Sync Smartphones With In-Car Displays
Given how well the display and layout of functions found on modern smartphones works, it's surprising that automakers haven't turned to companies like Apple and Android in an... October 26, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Automobiles To Be Biggest Mobile Device Growth Area
Last June, the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, David Strickland, put the auto industry on notice by saying, “A car is not a mobile... October 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
2013 Cadillac XTS Interior Teased With CUE Touch-Screen Interface
Cadillac has revealed details for its upcoming CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment system, which includes an industry-first fully capacitative touch-screen. And in... October 12, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
2013 Cadillac XTS: CUE Includes Best, Brightest Touch-Screen Yet
Cadillac’s just-announced CUE (Cadillac User Interface) system, which will make its debut in the upcoming 2013 Cadillac XTS, will mark a number of automotive technology... October 11, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
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