Its newest tech platform
connects car services to home and security services.
Genesis owners are given free access to
its connected car service for three years.
Beyond the consumer, Chan said she sees an opportunity to sell its 4G LTE -
connected car service to businesses that deal with vehicles, such as the trucking industry.
SEATTLE, June 9, 2016 / PRNewswire / — Airbiquity ®, a global leader in
connected car service delivery, today announced it has renewed an agreement with Nissan Motor Corporation to continue global service delivery for the NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps and Infiniti InTouch ™ Apps...
Compared to the Launch Edition, the base Golf S includes aluminum - alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, a leather - wrapped shifter and parking brake, the VW Car - Net
connected car services, and a multifunction steering wheel.
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Five years of Benz's Mbrace
connected car services come standard (giving features like remote remote start via smartphone app), while a Wi - Fi hotspot function is available if you subscribe to the Mbrace Entertain service package.
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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!
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Connected Car Services include: vehicle diagnostics / status; existing battery level; real - time electric range; real - time fuel range; charge status; plug status (in / out); time left until fully charged; refresh to retrieve status; VIN (Vehicle Selection) base availability of PHEV app features.
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Termination of
Connected Car Service for CRUs: Service shall be provided to each connected vehicle until such time as: (a) Customer terminates the service for the vehicle; (b) ownership of the vehicle is transferred to a third party and the third party or the vehicle's manufacturer requests to establish service for the vehicle; or (c) AT&T terminates connected vehicle service by exercising its rights set forth elsewhere in the Business Agreement.
The trend is driven by customer demand: Three in four consumers said they consider
connected car services an important feature in their next vehicle purchase, AT&T Inc. and Ericsson said in a report in October.
Hyundai has announced that Blue Link,
its connected car service, now works with Google Home and, therefore, with Google Assistant.
Microsoft sees an opportunity to be snatched amid huge growth in demand for
connected car services.
Not exact matches
Earlier this month, Toyota formed a new data analytics company in partnership with Microsoft to bring new Internet -
connected services into the
car without overwhelming the driver with technology.
General Motors (gm), which pioneered the
connected car with its OnStar concierge
service, sent a software update to million of vehicles in December, introducing an e-commerce system that lets drivers order coffee or make restaurant reservations while driving — to the chagrin of some safety advocates.
To play «backseat DJ,» you first need to
connect your Spotify account with your Uber profile; when you request a ride, a music bar will appear at the bottom of the Uber app and you can select a playlist from your Spotify account while you wait for your
car to show (although this only works if you get a music - enabled
car, a detail that's apparently stressing out Uber drivers with older vehicles who fear they'll be penalized for not offering the
service).
Shoppers must also have a
connected service plan, such as On Call or OnStar, that allows for remote access to
cars» controls.
No matter how you
connect to the computing and communications grid — via cell phone in a
car, PDA in a mall, laptop in a Starbucks — you're leaving an electronic trail, and there are
services that can pick up that trail and plot your location on a map.
car2go, North America's largest flexible one - way
car - sharing
service, uses Muck Rack to find and
connect with media in each of their new, local markets.
Telematics West Coast is the most focused forum on in -
car content and
services for the North American
connected car industry.
The BQX is a proposed street
car service being advanced by the de Blasio administration to
connect the waterfront communities of Brooklyn and Queens.
Once the device is plugged into the OBD II port below the
car's steering wheel, drivers will be able to locate their vehicle in a parking lot, receive health and security alerts, schedule
service appointments, and utilize 4G Wi - Fi hotspot capable of
connecting up to eight devices.
Major project elements include: the MCS - Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and intercity bus
services; RCF - new RCF consolidating rental
car operations at the airport and providing space for 10,000
cars; MIA Mover - automated airport people mover to
connect MIA to the MCS and RCF; and various roadway improvements to improve airport access.
In addition to the ample mobile electronics storage, the new Jetta can also be equipped with its own tech goodies, including a reconfigurable digital cockpit display, Volkswagen
Car - Net
connected vehicle
services,
connected smartphone apps, and, of course, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
UVO with eServices is powered by Google and uses a smartphone application to provide
services like
connecting to 911 when airbags deploy, enhanced roadside assistance,
car diagnostics and more.
A novel new
service called Mini Find Mate is also available, allowing users to attach tags to personal objects such as keys, backpacks or luggage, and their location can be displayed on the
car screen or in the Mini
Connected app on a smartphone.
The latest Mini
Connected services using a SIM card in the
car include 4G connectivity, remote
services, and real - time traffic and emergency notification.
Audi has paired up with Traffic Technology
Services, an information provider for
connected cars, to help facilitate the transfer of traffic light data to Audi vehicles.
In an effort to appeal to tech - savvy
car buyers, the LT and Premier trims come with an extended - length trial of the Chevrolet Cruze's
connected services.
«You get the
connected apps and
services on your smartphone, with the physical controls that were optimized for driving in your
car,» said Android director of engineering Patrick Brady, in a company YouTube video.
Motorola Digital Media
Services soon will offer cell phones that can
connect wirelessly with hundreds of music and talk channels, download music and then link with
car and home entertainment systems via Bluetooth connections.
It's a curious move for GM: while we've already seen OEMs packaging high - speed internet connections in its
cars (Audi
Connect, Chrysler Uconnect, et cetera), GM is now the first American manufacturer to go to 4G LTE
service, which is considerably quicker than 3G.
Further information on the availability of the functions and
services described here and under «Porsche
Connect» for your Porsche model is available in the Porsche
Car Configurator and from your local authorized Porsche dealership.
Elsewhere, all is as - per the other A5 and S5 models - Audi's 12.3 - inch virtual cockpit instrument display is available, complemented by an 8.3 - inch central display (an MMI 7 - inch setup is standard) paired with MMI navigation plus and MMI touch, while an LTE module enables the use of Audi
Connect online
services for three years, and an in -
car WiFi hotspot.
Further information on the availability of the functions and
services described here and under «Porsche
Connect» for your Porsche model is available in the Porsche
Car Configurator and from your authorized Porsche dealer.
All compatible Ford
cars will come with five years» free Sync
Connect service.
It offers Apple ® CarPlayTM which allows you to use selected functions on your iPhone ® through the PCM and Porsche
Car Connect services which allows you to remotely access some of the vehicle functions.
Important information about Audi
connect ®, including the privacy statement for in -
car services.
If you set up and use Audi
connect services, and your
car is equipped with online voice command, you will be provided an opportunity in your vehicle to acknowledge and accept these conditions before the online «voice command» function can be used.