Infotainment
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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 approaches. As some lesser-used functions are consolidated to touch screens, controller clicks, or voice commands, and some more frequent functions move to steering-wheel toggles, the number of small buttons and knobs on some new luxury vehicles is drastically lower than just a few years ago. MUST SEE...
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Volvo Makes Sensus Connect Standard Across The Range
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...
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Mercedes S-Class Designer Hints At Future Interior Tech, Including Gesture Control
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...
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Jaguar Details New XE Sedan’s Infotainment System: Video
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...
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Navdy Head-Up Display Is Like Driving In The Future
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...
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2015 Ford Mustang Will Be First With Upgraded SYNC 911 Assist
Ford's upgraded SYNC 911 Assist will debut on the 2015 Mustang.
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The two companies will research possible uses for facial recognition in cars.
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Google's Auto Link In-Car System To Rival Apple CarPlay
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...
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Soon You’ll Be Able To Control Your Home From Your Car
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...
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Volvo Shows Off New XC90’s Button-Less Interface: Video
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...
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2015 Cadillac XTS: More Luxury, Safety And Tech
The 2015 Cadillac XTS adds OnStar 4G LTE and other convenience features.
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Harman Launches Clari-Fi Audio Tech In 2015 Lexus NX
The age of digital audio is both a blessing and a curse for audiophiles. While access to music has never been better and songs can be downloaded at the tap of a thumb, digital compression means sounds really aren't as rich as they were in the good old days, when analog was at its peak. Audio firm...
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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 Texas Pool: Video Now, everyone from Apple to Google supplies some form of in-car information and entertainment system to large automakers, some with better results than others. Microsoft has also dabbled in automotive infotainment, but its latest system (via Tech Radar) plays on its own Windows...
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2015 Buick Models Get 4G LTE Connectivity
Buick is the latest GM brand to sport 4G LTE.
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe First Caddy With 4G LTE Internet, CUE
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...
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Apple CarPlay iPhone Integration To Debut In Geneva: Video
The system formerly known as iOS in the Car finally debuts in Geneva.
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Ford Ditches Microsoft And Pairs With Blackberry For Next SYNC System
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...
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Mazda Shows Next-Gen Mazda Connect Interface At 2014 CES
Mazda has been a bit slow in the car connectivity department and is in catch-up mode. This week it turned up to the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time in order to showcase its next-generation Mazda Connect interface. Unfortunately, there's not much to report on but Mazda promises the new...
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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 among its list of functions. Hyundai previewed the new interface at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show using its 2015 Genesis sedan, which goes on sales this spring. For navigation, Hyundai owners using the latest Blue Link interface will be able to take advantage of Google’s powerful search...
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2015 Ford Mustang To Feature Enhanced Sync AppLink Tech
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...
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AT&T Bringing High-Speed Internet To Future Tesla Models
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]...
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Volvo Announces Updated Sensus Connect Infotainment System At 2014 CES
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...
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Audi Launches 4G LTE In The 2015 A3 Sedan For U.S. Customers
Audi will bring in-car 4G LTE access to U.S. customers through AT&T.
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AT&T Announces Drive Studio For Future Connected Cars At 2014 CES: Video
When you think of the next generation of high-tech in-car technology, your first thought might not be for AT&T or for Atlanta, but that's one possible avenue for the things that will motivate your next car purchase. A new development program from AT&T called Drive Studio, launched just this...
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