Infotainment

We have seen the future of the in-car interface—or at least a major part of it—at Audi, and it's in the 2016 TT Coupe and Roadster slated to arrive Stateside next summer. In modern cars, the era of the infotainment system has ushered in—and enabled—some fresh new design...

Volvo has announced that all of its vehicles, at least in the U.S., will be fitted as standard with its Sensus Connect infotainment system—making Volvo the only manufacturer to have connected car and telematics standard across its entire lineup. The latest version of the system provides...

The current-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class already set new standards for interior comfort and technology when it debuted in 2013, but the next car, due in 2018, will take things another step forward. Speaking to Auto Express, Mercedes’ chief interior designer Jan Kaul said that the brand...

Jaguar’s upcoming XE small sedan, set for a reveal in September ahead of a U.S. sales launch in 2016, will be the automaker’s first model equipped with a new infotainment system dubbed InControl. The system is designed around an 8-inch display with touch capability, but for added safety...

Head-up displays (HUDs) are the preserve of high-end, expensive vehicles, right? Well, yes actually, though like most high-end tech it only takes time and perhaps a little persuasion from the aftermarket to help it filter downwards. It happened for satellite navigation and now it's happening with...

The two companies will research possible uses for facial recognition in cars.

It was only a matter of time: Following the launch of Apple's CarPlay in-car operating system at this year's Geneva Motor Show, Google is set to reveal its own automotive operating system. Known internally as Google Auto Link, the company will reveal its system at a software developer conference...

Soon, you’ll never have to worry whether you’ve left an appliance switched on when heading out for a drive as new technology being developed by Japanese firms Toyota and Panasonic will allow you to control your home from behind the wheel. The two companies are cooperating on a...

In just a couple of months Volvo will reveal its first all-new XC90 since the launch of the original SUV all the way back in 2002. The new XC90 is shaping up to be a much more luxurious and refined model than the one it replaces, and it will also be packing some of the latest technology found in...

The 2015 Cadillac XTS adds OnStar 4G LTE and other convenience features.

A few years ago, car manufacturers figured out that customers were getting tired of infotainment and navigation systems rendered archaic by the latest smartphones and tablets, and turned to technology companies for a more user-friendly alternative. MUST WATCH: Teen Drives Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Into...

Buick is the latest GM brand to sport 4G LTE.

The next generation of in-car infotainment systems is starting to arrive, and it's 4G internet connectivity. Audi offers it in a range of models, and following Chevy's 4G launch, the all-new 2015 ATS Coupe will be first in Cadillac's range to get the technology. As part of GM's OnStar service, 4G...

The system formerly known as iOS in the Car finally debuts in Geneva.

A few years ago automakers realized that devising their own infotainment systems in-house was a fool's game. The systems quickly became outdated next to the fast-moving consumer electronics industry and were rarely as slick as the ones customers were used to on their smartphones and tablets. Ford's...

There’s much more to Hyundai’s next-generation Blue Link interface than an ability to connect with wearable smart devices like Google Glass. The new interface also features a destination search powered by Google, a custom assistant app, and Apple’s Siri-powered Eyes Free mode...

We suspect--and this is just a hunch--that cutting-edge infotainment won't be first on the list of priorities for buyers of the new 2015 Ford Mustang. Nevertheless, in-car entertainment is an essential aspect of modern vehicles and Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] would have been foolish to hamstring...

Tesla Motors can count itself among the more advanced automakers on the road, its Model S sedan gaining plaudits from around the globe and a loyal fanbase the envy of many a manufacturer. Its future vehicles will become even more advanced thanks to a new partnership between Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]...

Volvo has announced an update for its Sensus Connect infotainment system that enables it to deliver new cloud-based services, offering drivers and passengers of Volvo cars a vast array of new app services such as paying for parking from the car, locating new restaurants at any given destination...

Audi will bring in-car 4G LTE access to U.S. customers through AT&T.