The latest microprocessors also make it possible to build in
the sort of infotainment technologies you'd find in more advanced homes and offices.
Audi of America president Scott Keogh says
these sorts of infotainment features are essential to keeping the brand in the public eye.
Not exact matches
In the Cadillac's favor are all
sorts of new technologies, like a 34 - speaker Bose surround - sound audio system, an enhanced self - parking system, a camera - screen rearview mirror, and a haptic touchpad to operate the updated, upgraded CUE
infotainment screen.
Automakers face the brain - busting challenge
of loading up vehicle
infotainment systems with all
sorts of functionality to stay competitive, yet making the equipment easy to use — and non-distracting to drivers to boot.
A three - spoke steering wheel with a shape similar to that
of the 7 Series anchors a driver - oriented cockpit featuring a digital gauge cluster, BMW's familiar electronic shifter, and iDrive rotary controller, though its
infotainment screen looks tacked on and not unlike the
sort of digital picture frame you'd find in your grandmother's house.
I found that the key to the proper function
of the touch interface was to be gentle, using your fingertips in conjunction with the
infotainment display as a
sort of magic wand.
Volkswagen's new gesture control is included for the largest, 10.1 - inch screen on the dash, and the instrument panel is a completely digital, 12.3 - inch display that can be configured to display all
sorts of information like navigation and
infotainment.
The interior is fine,
sort of old - person, beige - on - beige Camry feel; the
infotainment works well; and there are real buttons for the main functions.
Those last two earn the car major bonus points in my book, but even if you're not the
sort of person who wants to let their smartphone call the shots, the Volt's updated
infotainment system is a much faster and more compelling option than that found on the original Volt.
Sure, the speedometer might not be in the middle anymore (it hasn't been for a while), but making room for a real
infotainment system was
sort of necessary.
The software places the shortcuts for each
of the four
infotainment functions (audio, navigation, climate, communication) at the four corners
of the screen, which
sort of makes sense until you realize the touch points are woefully small and hard to tap.