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Volkswagen Connected Car Tech @intlCES, self parking, remote parking CarPlay, Android Auto & MirrorLink

December 30, 2015January 5, 2015

Volkswagen is demonstrating many high tech features at the CES, including auto-docked charging, smartphone/app integration, gesture controls and autonomous/semi-autonomous driving. At CES, VW e-Golf models

AUTO Connected CAR News’ Top, Best, Must-See Car Tech @IntCES: Mecredes, Audi, BMW, Ford, GM & more

December 30, 2015January 5, 2015

At International CES, there will be more connected car tech exhibited that ever before. AUTO Connected News be there and so far these are the

AUTO Connected Car News: Tech CARS Connected Car Tech Awards Nominees Announced

January 13, 2016December 12, 2014

AUTO Connected Car News is pleased to announce the nominees for our annual Tech CARS (Technology of Connected Autos Rated Superior) Awards for connected cars

iOS 8.1.2 update 4 iPhone 4S/5/5C/5S/6/6+ does it fix Bluetooth issues with in-car sytems? New iCloud Clear Fix

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014

Apple released iOS 8.1.2 for iPhone 4S, 5/5S/5C, 6/6+ and many of our reading are wondering if it finally fixes the massive Bluetooth connection issues

Can Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, iOS 8, peacefully co-exist with Bluetooth issues with in-car sytems?

December 7, 2014November 23, 2014

We promised our readers that at the LA Auto Show Connected Car Expo we would get down to business and ask the car makers and

iOS 8.1.1 Update for iPhone 4S, 5-6+ does it fix Bluetooth issues with in-car systems?

December 7, 2014November 18, 2014

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.”

INRIX gears traffic for VW Passat, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge Gear S

December 7, 2014November 12, 2014

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

Why Bluetooth iOS 8-8.1 & iPhone 6-6+ issues persist in cars

August 19, 2015November 9, 2014

The most popular articles on AUTO Connected Car News focus on the recent snafu with Bluetooth connections and in-car infotainment systems from either the upgrade

Telematics West Coast Part 2 – Volkswagen Car-Net, dealers, discussions, security & law

June 21, 2016November 3, 2014

The second day of Telematics West Coast in San Diego offered more insight to the challenges car makers face with in-vehicle infotainment systems, selling cars,

iOS 8.1+ geo-fence with Bluetooth remote for cars – iPhone 5-6+ killer app?

December 7, 2014October 24, 2014

We find it very amusing that Apple whose recent iOS 8-8.2 update fried Bluetooth connections with in-car infotainment systems filed a patent that allows an

Apple iOS 8.1 4 iPhone 5-6+ could fix Bluetooth issue with hands-free devices/cars

December 27, 2014October 20, 2014

iOS 8 has been plagued with Bluetooth bugs connecting to in-car infotainment systems.The manifest of features for iOS update shows a Bluetooth fix which hopefully will help our readers who have tried everything from complaining to Apple to “nuking” their phones to get Bluetooth work. Almost every car maker was affected including BMW, Audi, GM(Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick), Mercedes-Benz, VW, Mazda, Lexus, Fiat, Hyundai and more.

MirrorLink apps ready for Samsung Galaxy Note 4/Edge

December 7, 2014October 8, 2014

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), announced that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge are MirrorLink-enabled. They also announced apps that work with MirrorLink.

MirrorLink-enabled apps that were on display at the Paris auto show include: