December 23, 2011 • 11:49 pm 0
The first infotainment system that complies with “automotive” requirements has been presented in California. It is developed according to the GENIVI compliance specifications shared by major players in the automotive field.
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More at Magnelli
http://www.magnetimarelli.com/english/archivio_news_index_completo.php?idnews=117&start=
Filed under: V2C, V2I, Infotainment, Open Source, Standards
November 28, 2011 • 5:31 pm 0
The American driver spends countless hours every day sitting in front of his car radio, a device that first appeared in the 1930s. While car infotainment systems, as they are called today, now have features like navigation and multichannel audio, the entertainment content hasn’t fundamentally changed in these past 80 years. It is still focused on playing content that is either broadcast (via AM, FM, satellite or HD) or brought in (via 8-track, cassette, CD, or now MP3). The current generation of digerati will expect more from their in-car content.
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More at Mashable
http://mashable.com/2011/11/28/connected-cars-mainstream/
Filed under: Government, Infotainment, V2I, V2V, Vehicle Technology, Connected Vehicle, Infotainment
November 12, 2011 • 9:33 pm 0
Intel Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation today announced that the companies are working together to define next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that will enable new usage models for mobile device connectivity in the car.
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More at Advert
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/business/18663-intel-toyota-drive-joint-research-on-next-generation-in-vehicle-infotainment-systems.html
Filed under: Research, Testing, Infotainment, Intel, Toyota
November 9, 2011 • 10:15 pm 0
Filed under: Telematics, V2C, Vehicle Technology, Connected Vehicle, Infotainment, Telematics
November 9, 2011 • 5:11 pm 0
October 31, 2011 • 3:36 pm 0
Jan Stojaspal investigates how smartphones are starting to complement embedded telematics solutions.
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More at Telematics Update
http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/telematics-smartphones-and-future-connected-infotainment?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fuk.telematicsupdate.com%2ffc_tele_evupdatelz%2f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TU+WW+31+10+11&utm_term=The+future+of+connected+infotainment-+TU’s+weekly+brief&utm_content=20637
Filed under: Infotainment, Mobile, V2C, Vehicle Technology, Apps, Infotainment, Smartphones, Telematics
October 27, 2011 • 12:58 pm 0
We’re well on our way. Current models of several cars, including the Ford Edge, the Audi A6 and the Lincoln MKX, can all connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi or 3G networks. These connections bring streaming audio and video, Twitter feeds, spoken text messages and current traffic information into the vehicle.
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More at TechWorld
http://www.techworld.com.au/article/405445/car_tech_connected_car_arrives/?fp=16&fpid=1
Filed under: Communications, V2C, Vehicle Technology, X2X, Auto Makers, Communications, Infotainment, Internet
October 18, 2011 • 1:19 pm 0
Here is an essential set of CNET videos to introduce you to what’s happening in the connected car space. It’s taking place on many fronts, so this is just a snapshot and can’t possibly be complete so stay on top of all the latest in connected cars at Cars.CNET.com.
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More at CNET:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20121184-48/video-list-top-connected-car-technologies/#ixzz1b8g7eGvj
Filed under: Telematics, V2C, Vehicle Technology, Infotainment, Telematics, Traveler Information, Vehicle Technology
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