Smartphone integration for smart cars is coming in 2016 models with the MirrorLink platform as part of the smart Media-System. MirrorLink mirrors what is on the smartphone screen onto the center stack screen of the
Chevy announced a new feature of OnStar’s stolen vehicle service–Theft Alarm Notification. OnStar subscribers receive a real-time alert when the car’s alarm sounds, due out by the end of summer. With Theft Alarm Notification, OnStar
Ford announced new camera technology that helps drivers see what’s coming from around the corner. The new split-view camera shows a 180-degree view of the area in front of or behind a vehicle on the 8-inch
The Ford Motor Company is not just about motors any more. The company’s Palo Alto research center is working on 3D printing for parts, Android smartwatch apps and self-driving autonomous cars. Self-Driving Autonomous Fords For
Smartphone shoppers using Android or iPhones are serious car shoppers on Edmunds.com and can be more serious than computer or tablet shoppers, they look to see what is in stock a dealerships. Although smartphone users
ABI has a new report out, explaining why by 2020, more than 40 million cloud-enabled vehicles will ship per year. Automakers won’t have their head units totally based on the cloud, however, the cloud will
Bluetooth is being used to monitor traffic and display information to drivers in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. Ten digital signs, by ITS Teknik, show driving times, alternative routes and weather conditions on the busiest
Nissan is using used Leaf batteries to store energy at a Nissan facility. GM is using its used Chevy Volt batteries for sustainable energy storage at General Motors Enterprise Data Center at its Milford Proving
Chevy Silverado drivers will have Proactive Alerts soon. The service predicts and notifies drivers when certain components need servicing before it affects performance. The predictive technology will first monitor the battery, starter motor and fuel
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, are working together to give second-lives to lithium-ion Leaf batteries by using them for stationary commercial energy storage. Because they are “used” batteries the cost is lower. Companies can make
Mitsubishi Electric announced two new systems the Active Noise Control (ANC) system its new generation of FLEXConnect In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. FLEXConnect.IVI provides an intuitive, three-screen user interface. By combining swipe and touchscreen technology, the
The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA),will bring its Lexus RX350 connected concept car to Silicon Valley on June 19, to showcase it along with the AutoTech Council. The car shows working examples for IoT,