That number is expected to grow significantly as the quality of podcasts goes up and Internet -
connected cars become commonplace.
The step up gets you 16 - inch alloy wheels (base models get steel wheel covers) and that 4G hotspot, which is bound to become evermore important as
the connected car becomes more and more of a thing.
Not exact matches
When they plug an iPhone into the dashboard, the whole
car will essentially
become a smartphone on wheels, using the phone's 4G connection to
connect to the Internet, showing
car - enabled iPhone apps on the
car's touch - screen interface, and using Siri to accept voice commands.
«There are two ways to
connect a
car: There's the original telemetry readings, but the new phase, now that we have 4G is infotainment devices, and the vehicle as a hotspot,» says Larry Zibrik, vice-president of Market Development at Sierra Wireless, a Vancouver - based company that's
become a global leader in the modules that allow machines to communicate over cellular networks.
Artificial intelligence has quickly
become part of our daily routine — it powers everything from simple features like automatic image tagging on Facebook and purchase prediction on Amazon to more complex systems like smart
cars and
connected homes.
The Internet of things, in which anything from refrigerators to
cars are
connected online, is such an important development that companies failing to recognize it risk
becoming irrelevant.
Daimler, Audi and Volvo have
become the first automakers to add Alibaba's smart voice assistant Tmall Genie to the range of smart devices compatible with their
connected car apps.
Later in the race the safety
car was deployed to fix a loose drain cover at the same spot, but it wasn't until after the race that it
became clear the two incidents were
connected.
For example, a child who is frightened by riding in a
car because it is
connected to an earlier trauma, may
become chronically carsick.
It also has an adjustable leg rest and can hold a Graco Click
Connect car seat to
become a lightweight travel system.
Connecting through Auxiliary In This has
become standard in newer
car stereos, allowing you to
connect any device that can play audio to the stereo.
It features an artificial intelligence system that lets the vehicle
connect with occupants inside and outside the
car, and active glass that
becomes an augmented reality screen for passengers to use for entertainment.
It seems apparent that
cars are the next mobile platform — from Bluetooth technology to driver assist devices, the
connected vehicle has
become a reality.
Additionally, an 8 - inch infotainment display replaces the 6.5 - inch unit and Volkswagen's
Car - Net App
Connect becomes standard.
So I'm very convinced that whatever the weight did to the suspension had a great deal to do with the
car becoming «smooth and
connected.»
In 2016, DOT awarded $ 40 million (funding subject to future appropriations) to Columbus, Ohio to help it define what it means to be a «Smart City» and
become the country's first city to fully integrate innovative technologies — self - driving
cars,
connected vehicles, and smart sensors — into their transportation network.
Linking up mobile phones has
become more convenient, as smartphones can now also be charged and
connected to the
car's external aerial wirelessly via an inductive tray.
Through the advanced multimedia and entertainment concept developed by LG electronics, the vehicle
becomes an extension of the digital home, allowing passengers to stay
connected, communicate and interact in the
car and beyond.
The Transit
Connect Wagon is tied to Ford's current
car lineup aesthetically via the characteristic Blue Oval hexagonal grille, but it's the van / wagon's utility that will likely
become its biggest selling point.
Reliant on GPS, Bluetooth and the internet, these features only recently
became available to standard models as manufacturers embraced
connected car technology and online connectivity.
This will get intense scrutiny from other
car companies because it's a completely different type of hybrid that can run in pure EV mode for 10 to 15 miles, or can run in hybrid mode where it
becomes a series hybrid just like the Chevy Volt, and can run in engine mode, where the engine is mechanically
connected to the wheels yet still gets electric assist from one of two electric motors.
There's a longer 12 - year timetable to achieve that vision, and it successful, we're going to see each Kia model
become a highly
connected car by the time 2030 rolls around.
Having a fully
connected car has
become more important than having a powerful
car.
The mBrace
Connected Car Services system
becomes more intuitive and easier to use than ever before, with a host of upgrades, including remote - start capabilities!
Plug a $ 35 Chromecast into the HDMI and USB,
connect it to the
car's Wi - Fi, and the rear seat entertainment suddenly
becomes a streaming media hub.
With Audi
connect, the
car becomes part of a global network with personalized services available online and via a smartphone app.
Qualcomm SVP Patrick Little claims that with the emergence of self - driving and
connected cars, it has
become a necessity for industry leaders in various areas to join forces in order to create safe and advanced technology solutions for the road.
By creating a
connected car app, the Kindle and ebooks in general would
become immensely more valuable to me.
Relics of a bygone era where people were more
connected to their surroundings without the rush of
cars, where the hustle of commuting was
becoming fun and where weather conditions would be an excuse to play.
The Iron Root by Ai Weiwei, is a cast iron sculpture of a tree root sprayed in purple
car paint, closely
connected to the trees currently on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London for Ai's retrospective and celebration of the artist
becoming a Royal Academician; juxtaposed with the carbon monochrome reflections from the concave sculpture Untitled (Storm Grey) 2015 by Kapoor.
In addition,
cars that are
connected to the grid can themselves
become energy storage devices, potentially earning money for the owner.
When asked why he started CoverHound, Enan said, «While working in the traditional lead generation space, I
became frustrated with the consistent negative feedback I received with the way we
connected people looking for
car insurance with carriers and agents.
Creating
connected cars is
becoming mandatory for -LSB-...]
In an increasingly
connected world, our
cars are
becoming an important part of our lifestyle.
Reckhorn reiterated earlier statements he gave at a Rotary Club of Hanford meeting last month, saying its goal is to
become a «global mobility company» that creates a
car to make life more
connected, intuitive and convenient.
The Tasker profile you've just created will
become active the next time you get in your
car and your phone
connects to Bluetooth.
Connecting the mount to a
car's charging connection (or in newer vehicles via a USB port) allows it to also
become a wireless charger for your smartphone.
Even though smart houses (where doors, thermostats and appliances are
connected to the internet for added functionality) may have seemed more trendy a year ago, blockchain startups are
becoming drawn to the potential of
connected cars.
Qualcomm's VP also sees a lot of potential for revenue growth in the auto industry as self - driving
cars are slowly
becoming a reality and
connected cars systems are already implemented in a broad range of contemporary models.
This year's event will have a major focus on smart home gadgets that are evolving to
become our personal assistants, and will mark the debut of some exciting new players in the
connected -
car race.