Infotainment
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The new Ford and Lincoln infotainment system will let drivers stream videos, surf the web, and play video games.
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Ford patents voice assist with configurable personality
Artificial intelligence is opening up new opportunities for vehicle user interfaces.
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Continental unveils transparent infotainment display made of Swarovski crystal
The Swarovski screen is faceted around the edges just like the company's other crystal products.
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Next-generation Apple CarPlay coming to Porsche and Aston Martin
Aston Martin and Porsche will become the first two automakers to allow Apple CarPlay to take over their instrument clusters.
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BMW bringing gaming to its curved screens in 2023
Games from the software brand AirConsole will be available in BMWs, and owners will scan a QR code to play them.
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Android Auto updated with split-screen view for all
Google's Android Auto now gets a split-screen view, support for different screen sizes and layouts, and the ability to stream content from a phone to a car's screen.
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The sixth generation of Porsche Communications Management is arriving in the 911, Cayenne, and Panamera this summer.
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Deep dive: 2022 VW Golf GTI and R interiors go digital
Both models get new Digital Cockpit displays, and a head-up display is available, and steering-wheel buttons go capacitive.
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BMW iDrive 8 adds big screens, digital key, data-based climate control
BMW's eighth-generation iDrive system will debut in the iX electric crossover and feature larger screens, data-based climate controls, a digital key, and a digital personal assistant with a face on the dashboard.
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FCA's Uconnect 5 debuts with wireless Apple CarPlay, Alexa, user profiles
One of the best infotainment systems in the business is about to get faster, more features, and a fresh look.
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2020 Infinitis arriving with new infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on the latest version of Infiniti's InTouch infotainment system.
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GM to integrate Google Assistant into next-gen infotainment system
General Motors said they'll integrate more Google features into their cars soon.
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Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla will soon offer Netflix and YouTube streaming services through the infotainment system when the car is in Park.
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2020 Toyota Supra owners get four-year Apple CarPlay trial, future undecided
The 2020 Toyota Supra will come with a four-year Apple CarPlay trial, but after that it's unknown how much the feature will cost.
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Google gives Android Auto a facelift
The redesign adds a "dark mode" for easier readability and better navigation throughout the screens and apps.
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Hyundai shares prototype for future cockpit technology
Hyundai is ready to change the way drivers operate various features inside its cars. To give us a taste of how it will look, the South Korean brand shared images of its next-generation cockpit prototype. To underscore that this technology won't be reserved for only the most-expensive cars, Hyundai...
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2020 Subaru Legacy joins the tablet-sized touchscreen fad
The 2020 Subaru Legacy will make its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, and it's climbing aboard the tablet-type touchscreen bandwagon. In fact, it will be the first time a mainstream automaker integrates a vertical touchscreen into a sedan. The Japanese brand teased the 2020 Legacy's interior on...
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Modern infotainment comes to classic Jaguars and Land Rovers
Modern convenience, meet classic motoring. Jaguar-Land Rover announced last Friday that it now offers Classic Infotainment Systems with modern modern audio, navigation, and infotainment functionality for a number of its vintage vehicles. The Classic Infotainment Systems are compatible with most...
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Apple CarPlay is a fantastic piece of tech that allows a vehicle's infotainment screen to mimic the driver's iPhone's screen, except for one glaring issue: Users can't pull up third-party navigation apps such as Waze. On Monday Apple announced that its latest iOS operating system—iOS 12—will remedy this oversight. While the Silicon Valley tech company was light on details, a screen grab of CarPlay running off iOS 12 flashed across the stage's screen showing both Google-owned Waze and Google Maps along with Chinese-based navigation Autonavi. The lack of Waze integration has been a...
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Volvo plans to embed Google services in next-generation infotainment system
Volvo's next-generation infotainment system may look a lot more like a smartphone. The Swedish luxury brand announced on Monday that it plans to embed Google's connected services in its upcoming infotainment system. Altogether, the system will feature the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google...
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Infiniti preparing to update its infotainment system
Infiniti will take steps in 2019 to begin overhauling its infotainment system, starting with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Australian publication GoAuto reported on Thursday that the Japanese luxury brand promises to deliver a more premium experience with higher-resolution...
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iPhone users can soon use Waze on their Ford infotainment screens
Waze and Ford have good news. The social navigation app announced on Wednesday at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show that beginning in March iPhone users piloting a Ford vehicle will be able to experience Waze on their vehicles' in-car infotainment screens. Waze made the capability possible with...
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Harman shows digital dashboard with 5G connectivity at CES
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show is full of futuristic vehicle technology and connected-car solutions, but Harman is differentiating itself by bringing 5G connectivity to the automotive world. The company revealed its digital cockpit and 5G-ready telematics solution and announced a "leading...
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Audi owners can now enjoy Amazon music services via in-car infotainment
Owners of 2017 and 2018 model year Audis will find a new feature embedded in their car's infotainment system and the Audi MMI connect smartphone app. On Tuesday, the brand announced Amazon's music services are now accessible, providing millions of songs in Audi cars for the right owners. Both...
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