Car related CES 2013 news

[Ryan_R]

Interesting infotainment system in the Chevy Spark (USA) with Siri and apps (TuneIn, etc).

Chevy's Siri and TuneIn in-car apps hit 2013 Sonics and Sparks, we go hands-on (video)


Will see if there's any more news through the week

[DkN]

iPhone only again? One of these days this fad will die out - Android has already overtaken iPhone in terms of sales for a while now so I doubt any iPhone-specific functions will survive in the long run.

Here's a much better solution that will not be reliant on any specific operating system once the manufacturers get on board:

Car Tech - MirrorLink 1.0 - YouTube

[Ryan_R]

Yeah, I've seen a few Parrot systems, and Jaguar were doing something similar with Blackberry.

I'm an Android person myself due to the extra uses, file manager, less restrictions, etc.

[Ryan_R]

Garmin K2 in-dash infotainment system brings a hint of glass cockpit to the road

CES 2013: Chrysler Brings Internet Radio to Its Dashboards | WebProNews

[Ryan_R]

Ford looks to go the Android route with its Sync AppLink system, offers it to other automakers

Kenwood announces four new in-car multimedia receivers: connects through Bluetooth to most smartphones

[Ryan_R]

Audi to take NVIDIA powered MIB systems global, drive Tegra through Asian, North American markets

Garmin's K2 'glass cockpit' will change the way you interact with your car, we go hands-on at CES (video)

Harman preps in-car infotainment with Android, shows concept with gestures and HUD

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Julius Marchwicki (update: video embedded)

JVC launches two Mirrorlink-enabled head units at CES

JVC expands app and smartphone compatibility for 2013 head units, gives Android users remote control

QNX unveils concept Bentley Continental GT alongside Car Platform 2.0

Pioneer reveals three new in-dash touchscreen multimedia receivers with AppRadio, DVD, SiriusXM and more

Pioneer announces iPhone 5 connectivity kits for AppRadio 2 and friends

Pioneer breaks the road trip monotony with three new in-dash multimedia DVD receivers at CES (single DIN)

Alpine introduces INE-W927-HD AV and navigation system, Pandora, Sirius and more on a 7-inch touchscreen

Dacor's Android oven packs 1GHz processor, 7-inch screen, heat (hands-on)

[Ryan_R]

Audi shows off 'Piloted Driving' (video)

Eyes-on with Hyundai's in-car tech for 2014: CloudCar, MirrorLink and a 9.2-inch display

Pioneer shows off 2013 headunit line, rocks our minds with bass (video)

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with rally car driver Ken Block (update: video embedded) - Coming to Adelaide for the V8 Supercars race weekend with his Gymkhana III Ford Fiesta

[Ryan_R]

QNX outfits a Bentley Continental GT with Car Platform 2.0, we go hands-on (video)


...and I think that's the end of the show

[TSIfan]

Guys I'm in the car audio industry.... I'm a rep for Sony, Polk and Orion car audio brands....

Keep an eye out later this quarter for the new Sony products..... Android and iPhone users will be very impressed!!

[Ryan_R]

Thanks for posting

The main things I'm interested in for now (if I was going to replace the RNS510):

* Built-in Digital radio (DAB+)
* Android apps (Tune-In, Soundhound, Torque Pro, Google Navigation)
* Reading out SMS messages and emails received after system asks me if I want to listen to them
* DVD playback (with some way to hack video in motion on)
* Clean 'professional' interface. There's plenty of cheaper stuff already available with 'more' features but the GUI looks like it came from 1993.
* Full integration with VW as per RNS (reverse camera, MFD communication, steering wheel controls, voice control, bluetooth, etc)
* HDD to store music and maps as per RNS, bluetooth streaming with AVRCP.

If you get get great Google integration as far as maps go, especially when searching for business without having to stop, would be the clincher.

Hope you can pass that feedback along to a few people

[Twin_Dad]

That Bentley QNX system was awesome. Soooooo over the top.

[DkN]

Now this would be interesting on touchscreen systems... Also demo'd at CES 2013