Strategy Analytics reported that Google Search and Google Navigation are the two most commonly used apps while driving in the US and Western Europe.
Google Search/Maps, Facebook & Pandora Top Apps for Drivers
iPhone CarPlay Coming to Volvos Seen @ NY Auto Show
At the New York Auto Show, today, Volvo showed how Apple’s CarPlay will work in its vehicles. The way CarPlay will operate in Volvo cars is that it is an alternative to the Volvo Sensus Connect interface.
When CarPlay is deployed by connecting an iPhone 5/5c/5S to the USB port via a Lightning connector, it will work with the Volvo steering-wheel-mounted controls and the 10″ touchscreen. The voice-control button on the steering wheel of will launch Siri or the icon on the touchscreen can be tapped.
People More Ready for Autonomous Driverless Cars than Brain Implants or Cloned Meat
New research from the Pew Research Center shows that the public wants autonomous, robotic, driverless cars even more than brain implants or cloned meat. It seems that people are more open to newer forms of driving than thinking or eating.
iPhone CarPlay Coming 2015 Hyundai Sonata with ADAS & Google Glass?
At the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai announced that its first car model to feature CarPlay for iPhone 5/5c/5S will be the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai previously announced that the Hyundai Genesis would work with Google Glass integration and include Verizon Wireless Enterprise safety, security and entertainment features.
Europe to Top Telematics & New Value for Cellular Carriers
Pyramid Research found that Europe will become the largest market in 2016, overtaking the US.
The study found Telematics is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing segments of the cellular machine-to-machine market. The total number of telematics M2M SIMs reached 37m in 2013, representing about 4% of all passenger cars.
Pyramid estimates, M2M SIMs in passenger cars will grow to 12% by 2018, with telematics M2M SIMs contributing more than 20% of all M2M SIMs.
AT&T Single SIM for Volvo this Summer
AT&T and Volvo have partnered for connected cars in the U.S. and Canada for wireless connectivity.
Apple iPhone Connected Car CarPlay Doesn’t Play Safe or Fair, Petition @ Change.org
Apple’s CarPlay for iPhone 5/5c/5S that will be coming in cars and in-dash infotainment units this summer from Pioneer and Alpine is not necessarily safe
Verizon Wireless Offers $1M Prize for Connected Car Transport Programming & More
Verizon is offering millions of dollars in prizes for innovators who propose the most innovative solutions to help develop and empower four core areas of Education, Healthcare, Sustainability, and Transportation. Entries for the Powerful Answers Award for 2014 will be accepted until June 30, 2014. First prize is $ 1million per category and two runners up receive $250,000 per category.
Will Alpine Make First In-Dash iPhone Audio Head Unit CarPlay System for US?
Alpine electronics claims to be the first company to start selling an in-dash head unit audio system compatible with Apple’s CarPlay system for iPhone iPod and iPad that was announced earlier this year.
Many Japanese auto companies will be offering CarPlay systems and Alpine claims to be the first company to be able to offer eight aftermarket infotainment unit which is expected to cost between 500 and $700.
Most Wanted Auto Connected Car Tech Flash Back: Some Already Here Today
According to a J.D. Power study in 2012 the following were the most wanted features in vehicles. When we look at the list today, to see if your car has all of the features. We put a yes to features we are sure you can buy today.
Drivers Help from VOXX ADAS, DVR, Camera & Parking Sensors
VOXX Electronics Corp a subsidiary of VOXX International Corp will enter the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) category with the Driving Video Recorder (DVR), all new Multi-view Camera system and add–on Parking Sensors solutions. This will enable late model car owners to have the latest safety and recording technology.
By 2018, NHTSA will require new cars will be required to have rear view cameras, even if you have an older car, you can have the technology installed.