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Mercedes’ App Store Opens for European Customers

Mercedes’ App Store Opens for European Customers
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Mercedes customers in Europe who drive a car equipped with “Comand” are getting access to the brand’s app store first previewed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Continue Reading...

Intel and Denso Form Alliance for Next Generation Infotainment Systems

Intel and Denso Form Alliance for Next Generation Infotainment Systems
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Tech giant Intel has decided to move into the car infotainment market, teaming up with Denso, which recently developed the Entune system in various new Toyota models.  Intel, known for its microprocessors used in most of today’s computers, has created a $100 million investment fund towards the development of new hardware and software for the… Continue Reading...

Backup Cameras May Become Mandatory on all New Vehicles

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Backup Cameras May Become Mandatory on all New Vehicles
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Backup cameras used to be a premium feature, but that will change thanks to a federal mandate expected Feb. 29. If it goes through, the little screens that keep drivers from backing into objects will be required on all new US vehicles. The move is meant to cut down on the current death and injury… Continue Reading...

Car Infotainment Systems Could be Susceptible to Hacking

Car Infotainment Systems Could be Susceptible to Hacking
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With the advent of advanced in-car technology comes the downfalls of hackers looking to do malicious things. Some experts are already expressing concern that the use of advanced infotainment systems by automakers worldwide could leave new-generation vehicles open to hacking. Recently a pair of scientists from the University of San Diego and the University of… Continue Reading...

Cadillac To Release Sophisticated Infotainment System For 2013

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Cadillac To Release Sophisticated Infotainment System For 2013
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Cadillac is getting ready to reveal a new infotainment system, and while details are tightly under wraps, the system is expected to be introduced in its 2013 models. Some sources have claimed that the luxury brands infotainment system is far more advanced then what BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Audi has to offer. With Ford having difficulties with… Continue Reading...
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