Infotainment

 
Volvo's floating center stack in the V40

Volvo Calls On Mitsubishi To Help Develop Next-Gen Infotainment System

Volvo has selected electronics giant Mitsubishi Electric, a subsidiary of the same group that owns the automaker Mitsubishi, to help develop next-generation infotainment systems for use in its future cars. Mitsubishi Electric will develop the central module and be the main supplier for the overall...

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Lexus Enform Emulator iPad app

Try Before You Buy With Lexus Infotainment Emulator App

They're in your home, in your phone and they've been in your car for several years now--we're talking about computers. High-tech on-board infotainment systems are certainly... April 12, 2012 by 


 
2013 Subaru BRZ

Open Up And Say Aha With Subaru

After showing off a prototype fitting in a 2013 Subaru BRZ at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas recently, Subaru has now confirmed it’s integrating... March 2, 2012 by 


 
2013 Audi A3 Interior previewed at CES 2012

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... February 2, 2012 by 


 
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS

Chevy's Sonic RS To Get MyLink Connectivity

Proving that connectivity is quickly becoming a requirement for all new cars, regardless of price range, Chevy has announced that the Sonic RS and higher-trim levels of the... January 11, 2012 by 


 
2012 Ford Mustang equipped with SYNC AppLink

Ford Doubles Number Of SYNC Apps, Opens Silicon Valley Lab

In-car connectivity is seen as the next big marketing tool for automakers, and Ford wants to make sure its on the leading edge of in-car app development. The automaker has... January 6, 2012 by 


 
2011 BMW X3

BMW Teaches Its Cars To Yelp

If you own a newer BMW equipped with the on-board navigation system, and you subscribe to the Convenience Plan level of BMW Assist, here’s some good news for you: BMW... December 21, 2011 by 


 
OnStar 4G LTE System

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 


 
MyFord Touch

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 


 
Mitsubishi EMIRAI biometrics concept

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 


 
MINI Connected app extra features

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 


 
MINI Connected app extra features

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 


 
BMW ConnectedDrive technology

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 


 
BMW ConnectedDrive technology

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 


 
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

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 


 
The 2012 Toyota Prius. Image: Toyota

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 


 
 
 

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