CCE/LA Auto Show: Android Auto & CarPlay Newbies, Trends & Hearsays
The Connected Car Expo and the LA Auto Show is at the heart of several freeways where car experts, suppliers, analysts and reporters came together
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Ford SYNC Connect syncs remote lock/unlock, start, locate & stats
Ford announced during the Connected Car Expo at the LA Auto Show that the new Escape will be the first Ford vehicle in the world
AppCarousel clouds and apps for Jaguar Land Rover
On display at the Connected Car Expo at the LA Auto Show, today is AppCarousel. AppCarousel makes app platforms for connected cars and will provide
OpenCar opens InsideTrack at Connected Car Expo
OpenCar announced its new InsideTrack portal at the Connected Car Expo. It is a collaboration and software development lifecycle (SDLC) management service for developers of
Cadillac takes CUE from technology with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Wi-Fi hotspots
The Cadillacs XT5 is decked out with the latest connectivity and safety. The CUE system has been upgraded to connect to Android Auto and CarPlay
Augmented Realty app shows Hyundai owners how to pair Bluetooth, check oil and more
At the Connected Car Expo Hyundai will show its augmented reality owner’s manual app. Users guide their tablet or smartphone’s camera over the area of
Why Android Auto and CarPlay are better than in-car infotainment, MirrorLink sucks and telematics are wanted
Strategy Analytics analysis of infotainment services show consumers at odds within themselves for what they want and like. A telematics study found drivers want telematics.
Real-time traffic & HERE services there for Volvo Sensus
Volvo Cars has chosen HERE for advanced mapping, local search and car locating. The company will also be using INRIX data for traffic. Volvo’s infotainment
Zubie adds Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots to service/device
Zubie has partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer Wi-Fi 4G LTE hotspots to cars for $10 a month added on to a Verizon data plan
wejo free smartphone apps for fleets or rewards earners
wejo, a sponsor of Telematics West Coast announced , has launched a fleet the smart driving app for fleet use for free. It also recently launched
Pioneer DVD receivers with double connections, Siri, Spotify, Pandora & FLAC
Pioneer announced its new 2016 line of in-dash multimedia DVD receivers with nine new models. Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time
Ford Smart Mobility Tour shows that Angelinos love tech
Ford took its Smart Mobility Tour to the City of Angels and its research shows Angelinos worry more about backing out onto a busy street