Car owners want their vehicle technology to interact with and “mirror” their smartphone which is starting to happen, reports the J.D. Power 2016 Smartphone Automotive Mirroring (SAM) Report. Owners want their in-vehicle technology to look
Hyundai announced the details of 2017 Sonata Hybrid models that will have advanced safety features, smartphone connectivity and advancements. Sonata Hybrid receives a number of audio and multimedia enhancements for 2017, including a larger seven-inch
A new study from Juniper Research has found that new in-vehicle infotainment services such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will generate large amounts of new cellular M2M data traffic. Over the next five years,
FCA is showing the improvements to its Uconnect infotainment system. The display allows for fast maps, multi-touch, CarPlay and Android Auto integration. For 2017 UConnect updates include a faster startup time and enhanced processing power, a
Naoki “Nick” Sugimoto studied automotive engineering at the University of Tokyo, he never planned to work in the automotive industry. However now he is one the most influential people at Honda’s Silicon Valley Lab (HSVL),
In the month of August this year more than 360,000 teens will become eligible for a driver’s permit which in turn can create a lot of stress for concerned parents. According to a Harris
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E300) videos demonstrate new ADAS features such as ‘PRE-SAFE Impulse Side’ and ‘PRE-SAFE Sound’. Merces-Benz claims that it is most technologial advanced car on the market. If you look at the features many
Live streaming radio apps for Android Auto, Ford SYNC’s SmartDeviceLink and Apple CarPlay can now be quickly developed by Jacobs Media Jacapps. The apps are designed to place radio on a level playing field with
Hyundai confirmed it is adding smartphone integration updates to several more existing models, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update to make the headunits compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost.
Hyundai has announced the features of the 2017 Tucson for connectivity and Blue Link. 2017 models are arriving at dealerships, now. The Tucson offers a standard five-inch color LCD display with rearview camera and touchscreen
The smartpnone/table Rescue Assist App from Mercedes-Benz provides support for emergency services at the scene of an accident through cards three-dimensional views as well as augmented reality imagery. The updated app is a repository of
Ford will be offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for all 2017 model cars, trucks and electric vehicles. While other automakers such as Kia and Hyundai offer a confused maze of what models have what