We saw a great demonstration of the Airbiquity Choreo System inside a Nissan Rouge at the L.A. Auto Show with Scott Frank. If you are wondering about the functionality of the other connected-car systems besides CarPlay, watch the video below.
Apple Connects Cars to iPhone5/5s/5c to Beats, Spotify & iHeart Radio
At the Geneva Auto Show, Apple announced Apple CarPlay for iPod/iPad/iPhone and iOS in cars that will first arrive in Ferrari, Mercedez-Benz Hyundai and Volvo in 2104.
Apple calls CarPlay “The best iPhone experience on four wheels.” The display enlarges all of the iOS functions significantly.
Driverless Autonomous Robotic Cars Will Auto-Pilot Growth for IBM & Google
Research and Markets reported that automated driving will achieve significant growth. These vehicles are sometimes called autonomous, auto-piloted or robotic cars.
IBM and Google will be software vendors for the robotic vehicles according to Research and Markets, that reported that IBM has the lead with its excellent integrated reliable middleware.
Ford at Moble World Congress: Automated Research Car, Self Parking, SYNC 2 & More
Ford made many announcements at Mobile World Congress and showed how it is advancing connected car services.
The new Ford Focus has rear sensors for the Cross-Traffic Alerts warning drivers of traffic while driving in reverse as well as blind spot alerts. The City Stop feature will try to stop the Ford if there is chance of accident.
AT&T Drives MWC Connected Cars Home with a New Drive Studio
If developing for the connected car market is driving you crazy then you may want to visit AT&T Drive Studio, AT&T’s first connected car center for innovation and research in Atlanta.
Connected Car NPR Definition= Auto Algebra
In an interview on NPR we see two definitions of connected cars. It’s interesting to note that NPR is really into connected cars, in fact the NPR news app was one of General Motors’ first in-dash infotainment apps. We at AUTO Connected have an in-depth definition of “connected car.“
Mitsubishi Heads Up for Prediction Driving
Mitsubishi Electric has the “Ultra-simple HMI” which predicts what the driver wants to do an then shows options on screen in front of the driver’s eyes that can be activated by voice or easy-to-reach buttons, called the HMI.
The screen is 17.w inches making it easier to see and requires less eye movement.
Galveston Gives up Parking Meters for Apps
Galveston Texas is the first city to replace parking meters completely with phone voice or app payments for parking on city streets.
TripAdvisor Advises in Connected Cars via Airbiquity Choreo
Airbiquity announced that travel site TripAdvisor will be employed on its Choreo cloud-based connected car services platform.
MWC Connected Clouds-BMW, Jasper, Tech Manhindra, Qualcomm, Samsung & WiPro
At Mobile World Congress, many companies announced products and services for the connected car industry. New technology, cloud and analytics services were revealed. Companies with new announcements included SAP, BMW, Qualcomm, Jasper Wireless, Tech Manhindra, Samsung, WiPro and Agnik.
Fast Track Connected Car Development for iPhone / Android by MirrorLink & VW
The Car Connectivity Consortium announced two new endeavors a fast track developer program and new PSA Peugeot Citroën and Volkswagen cars with MirrorLink head unit infotainment systems. (A video appears below)
Volvo Auto Delivery in Your Trunk Wherever You Roam @ MWC
Volvo is working on using smartphone/smart devices, connecting cars to delivery services, called “Roam Delivery” that will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this week.