Interface
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There’s a clear trend towards simplification in automotive control design, even as telematics and infotainment systems get more complex. Cadillac’s CUE system, debuting in the ATS and XTS sedans, operates much like a tablet computer and is even capable of recognizing hand gestures (although this is currently disabled in the software, pending further study). In fact, Cadillac even uses an iPad app to train drivers on CUE. Interiors being developed by Mercedes-Benz and BMW go one step further, with the ultimate goal being to replace conventional knobs, buttons and switchgear with...
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Mercedes-Benz Ponders The Future Of In-Car TechWhile cars have become much more advanced in recent years, many of the controls inside them haven't changed over the past 40 years. Mercedes is working on updating the interface between car and driver.
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MyFord Touch Made Simpler For 2013: Video
In response to a spate of harsh reviews criticizing the complexity of the Blue Oval’s latest MyFord Touch interface system, Ford has announced today that it will be launching a new and improved version claimed to offer simpler graphics and easier to use functions. The new version will debut...
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SsangYong XIV-1 Concept Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
We already saw sketches of the 2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept ahead of its debut this week at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but here are the first live photos of the compact crossover as well as all the info. The XIV-1 is a showcase for SsangYong’s design and engineering talents, with the main...
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Mercedes-Benz Working On 3D Displays And Hand-Gesture Recognition
In addition to new 3D technology and hand-gesture recognition technology, Mercedes-Benz is also planning a whole new range of apps for its current COMAND Online multimedia system.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari 458 Italia’s Complex Controls Explained: Video
With the introduction of its 458 Italia supercar, Ferrari made a significant design change where most of the driver’s controls were clustered on or around the steering wheel. This is akin to Formula 1, where a myriad of controls located on the steering wheel control nearly all of the...
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GM is introducing a new connectivity feature dubbed IntelliLink in its Buick and GMC line of cars for 2012, which is essentially designed to connect to a driver’s smartphone or other portable device and then control it using the vehicle’s touchscreen display or in some cases through voice activation or steering wheel mounted buttons. For Buick, IntelliLink is debuting in the 2012 model year Verano, Regal and LaCrosse while for GMC it will feature initially in the Terrain. The system connects to the portable device using either Bluetooth or USB, so not only smartphone users will...
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Toyota demonstrates electric wheelchair controlled by the mind
While it may not be strictly car news, we just couldn't resist writing this story up about Toyota’s new 'Brain Machine Interface' technology. While it may sound like something out of the Terminator movies at first, the technology is an amazing step forward and could have huge implications for...
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Honda develops technology to control robots using the mind
While it may not be strictly car news, we just couldn't resist writing this story up about Honda's new 'Brain Machine Interface' technology. While it may sound like something out of the Terminator movies at first, the technology is an amazing step forward and could have huge implications for almost...
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Audi details third-gen MMI information and entertainment system for U.S.
Advanced multimedia systems are becoming increasingly central to daily life with modern cars. Especially at the luxury end of the segment, where BMW's iDrive, Mercedes-Benz's COMAND, Lexus's new haptic system with Enform and Audi's MMI all compete for top honors. The latest iteration of Audi's MMI...
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Lincoln C concept previews future connectivity technology
Ford has given us a preview of its future in-car connectivity technology with the unveiling today of the Lincoln C concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The new concept features a sophisticated human machine interface (HMI) and a number of connectivity technologies that are expected to filter...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
