New reports show that the connected car market is growing quickly and it is huge. There have been some new reports on what kinds of connections drivers like and what kinds of people buy connected cars.
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Wi-Fi, 4G LTE Gain Pace 100 in Luxury Connected Cars + More by 2020
Ethernet technology, Wi-Fi networks and other wireless technologies for the automotive industry is gaining pace in Europe and North America. The trend is towards connected cars with services such as automotive app stores and connected location-based services is fuelling the uptake reported Frost and Sullivan.
The new technology will integrate multiple consumer electronic devices, brand and other compelling features for tech hungry consumers.
Boomers Want to Stay Connected to the Cars They Buy
IDC conducted a new connected car survey that shows people’s opinions about connected cars with a surprise. Baby Boomers aka Boomers like to have connections in cars for phone conversations and applications.
Chevy to Have AT&T 4G LTE in Summer 2014 to Connect Corvette, Impala, Malibu & Volt
Cevrolet partnered with OnStar 4G LTE and AT&T for optional Wi-Fi hotspots for 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt with OnStar 4G LTE installed.
AT&T customers will be able to add their Chevy to AT&T Mobile Share plans. Drivers can also pay for data separately. Pricing and data packages for OnStar 4G LTE will be announced later in 2014.
Hyundai Blue Link Goes Red (Verizon Wireless) Using Google Glass, Pandora or SoundHound
Hyundai Motors is going all out with their connected cars in 2014. Hyundai cars will be connected via Verizon Wireless Enterprise for safety security and infotainment features this year.
The new Blue Link System and Genesis Intelligent Assistant App add new features using the Internet, smartphone data and user input. Music recognition app SoundHound will be integrated into head units for Kia and Hyundai, too.
Hyundai’s Blue Link infotainment system will premiere with the Genesis Intelligent Assistant app that will let users control the car via an iOS or Android tablet or smarpthone. The new app combines information from smartphone calendars, weather and commuting information to make intelligent notifications.
Book Your Hotel On Priceline with Your Connected Car-Chevy & On Star
Priceline.com and General Motors will connect your Chevrolet car to a hotel booking through an app in Chevrolet AppShop or via OnStar [rss-cut] this year.
Ford & Livio Support SmartDeviceLink Standard
Ford Motor Company subsidiary, Livio, announced it will support SmartDeviceLink as the industry standard for in-vehicle infotainment and offer SDL code and support for suppliers, OEM partners and app developers in 2014.
Ford Syncs 2010 & Newer Cars with Sync AppLink Update
Ford announced it will expand the SYNC AppLink system to 3.4 million more Ford vehicles with compatible systems.
Even Commuters Habitually Text While Driving More than Teens
Commuters on freeways and highways across America watch out almost half of commuters self-reported texting while driving almost half of those who did called it a “habit” reported a survey commissioned by AT&T.
LBS Location Based Carrier Services $1.58 Billion in 2015, Says Frost & Sullivan
Carrier dominance in the North American consumer LBS sector, which was carefully developed during the past decade, is now being directly assaulted by smartphone application storefronts and free off-deck solutionsNew analysis from Frost & Sullivan 2010 North American Consumer Location-based…
Ovey! Make Ovi maps directions in your own voice or mother’s voice
Some people just can’t take directions from anyone. You may need your map directions from, your mother, your spouse or even yourself. Now you can get voice directions told to you in a personally chosen voice. The Ovi Blog calls…
Cricket Navigator Navigation On Cricket Phones this Summer
Cricket will offer Cricket Navigator, a new premium voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for Cricket customers. Besides navigation and mapping the service also offers gas pricing, traffic, entertainment, and hyper-local search. The service is free for Here are the details: Gas Savings…