Posted Jan 16, 2011, by John Day
The year has scarcely begun and it’s already looking like a momentous one for telematics. OnStar announced that it will make its key features available on non-GM vehicles via a standalone rearview mirror bearing OnStar’s trademark blue button.
And then Hyundai announced Blue Link, powered by ATX Group with help from Aeris Communications for cellular connectivity and TeleCommunication Systems for turn-by-turn … Read More
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OnStar,
iSuppli,
TeleCommunication Systems,
AXT Group,
Blue Link,
Aeris Communications,
Telematics,
Hyundai Sonata,
Hyundai Veloster,
turn-by-turn navigation,
GM,
Hyundai
Posted Nov 26, 2010, by John Day
The market research firm iSuppli recently predicted that factory-installed Wi-Fi will grow from about 174,000 this year to 7.2 million in 2017. That got me thinking about in-vehicle Internet access.
iSuppli said automakers increasingly view wireless connectivity as a key competitive differentiator, and I am sure they do, but there is little consensus on how to provide that connectivity and little evidence … Read More
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Harman Automotive,
General Motors,
in-vehicle Internet access,
Audi a8,
USB mobile broadband modem,
Autonet Mobile,
Wi-Fi,
WLAN,
Amazon,
Chrysler,
iSuppli,
eBay,
Marvell Technology,
Ford,
Bluetooth,
Subaru
Posted Jan 21, 2010, by John Day
DENSO’s Blue Harmony is among the more recent in-vehicle communications and infotainment systems to hit the market. Like others in the space, Blue Harmony promises compatibility with current and future devices for consumers who want to stay connected while in their car.
DENSO says Blue Harmony will allow drivers to access their consumer electronics devices and off-board information and services safely. … Read More
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In-Vehicle Communications,
DENSO,
Infotainment,
App Store,
Visteon,
Voice Recognition,
AutoLinQ,
802.11,
iSuppli,
Consumer Electronics Show,
Phil Magney,
Continental AG,
Telematics,
Blue Harmony,
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication,
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
Posted Sep 29, 2009, by John Day
Does anyone still listen to CDs in their car or have we all migrated to iPods and other personal storage devices, and/or to HD or satellite radio? With so many more infotainment choices available now, and digital music downloads on the rise while CD sales continue to decline, can automakers just do away with CD changers?
Someday they will follow 8-track and cassette players to the technology afterlife, … Read More
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Infotainment,
IMS Research,
iPod,
Bluetooth,
Cassette Player,
8-Track Player,
iSuppli,
Satellite Radio,
HD Radio,
CD Player,
SBD,
Clarion Corporation of America
Jim Martens
J VanDomelen
Nazita Saye
Michael Ford
Robin Bornoff
Mike Jensen
Colin Walls
Tom Fitzpatrick
Patrick Carrier
Mark Laing
Travis Mikjaniec
Christopher Hallinan
Bernard Sutton