New car technology that connects to the connected car
Jaguar Land Rover announced today at the Connected Car Expo at the LA Auto Show a new app for its in-car systems – justDrive a free app that integrates many apps for voice control for iOS 8 now and Android later. Jaguar claims it is “one of the most advanced voice recognition packages in the world. “
Apple released the update 8.1.1 for iPhone 4S-5/C/S-6-6+. The description does not mention the word Bluetooth:
“This release includes bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements for iPad 2 and iPhone 4s.”
Here’s a weekly summary of the news from AUTO Connected Car News from November 10-18: The Auto Club responded to connected car privacy policies by
AAA’s President Marshall Doney responded to proposed “privacy principles for vehicle technologies and services” developed by the automotive industry. He stated that AAA is encouraged
MapQuest, now incorporates Urgent.ly into its app that allows U.S. MapQuest users to get emergency roadside help through its mobile apps.
They claim it is an industry-first integration that connects those in need of tow, tire change, fuel delivery, jump start or lock out services to nearby and available roadside help through Urgent.ly’s roadside assistance network.
Volvo claims it will be first automotive brand to use Google Cardboard virtual reality to demonstrate the Volvo XC90 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
More Connected Car Expo exhibitors and speakers have been announcing what they will discuss and demonstrate at the LA Auto Show next week, November 18-20.
Global Automakers and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers agreed to auto industry consumer privacy protection principles for vehicle technologies and services. Car companies agreed to
INRIX announced that it has partnered with Samsung for traffic apps for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge and Gear S. INRIX
SolaRoad is a road surface that acts as a solar panel. A SolaRoad will be officially opened on the 12th of November by Minister Kamp in Holland. They claim it is the first road in the world that converts sunlight into electricity.
SolaRoad was developed by TNO, the Province of North-Holland, Ooms Civiel and Imtech Traffic & Infra. The road surface converts sunlight into energy. The pilot road, a bike lane, is about 230 feet made of concrete modules that can supply enough energy for three homes.
Tesla and Elon Musk have been in the news lately for data analytics, satellites, price increases and profits predictions from cutting models. Tesla Cloud Data
LA Auto Show 2014 Design Challenge entries explore the future of automobile connectivity, “Sensing the Future: How Will Cars Interact With Us In 2029?” We have a little over a week and we will know the winners. In the meantime, you can vote online for your choice.