Ther
e were several visionary aspects of the future of connected cars explored at SXSW during the “Internet of Cars” panel on Friday, March 9, 2014.
The Future of Connected Car Radios, Services & Devices from SXSW
Bryan Johnston
TripAdvisor Advises in Connected Cars via Airbiquity Choreo
Airbiquity announced that travel site TripAdvisor will be employed on its Choreo cloud-based connected car services platform.
Fast Track Connected Car Development for iPhone / Android by MirrorLink & VW
The Car Connectivity Consortium announced two new endeavors a fast track developer program and new PSA Peugeot Citroën and Volkswagen cars with MirrorLink head unit infotainment systems. (A video appears below)
Ford Auto Connected Cars to Bloggers at MWC
Ford will socialize its marketing with the connected EcoSport cars in a six month blog and social media campaign. Ford of Europe will show a new automated research car with automated driving and other advanced technology after 2025.
The event will start at Mobile World Congress called EcoSport Live. Cars will be loaned to one hundred of the hippest bloggers to write about the EcoSports connectivity via social media.
Renault Kwid Lauches Bird’s-Eye View of Connected Car with Flying Copter Drones
We drivers in low riding compact cars often wish we had bird’s eye view of traffic like SUV and truck driver’s see. In the future, a car may send out a flying quadro-copter flying companion drone that will eagle scout dangers and traffic on the road ahead.
Renault besides its auto-connected concept car, the “Next Two” also showed the Kwid copter concept car at the Chicago auto show.
Security Software Coming for Connected Cars in 2020
By 202o when there will be more than 20 million connected cars shipped with built-in security software, reports ABI Research.
Cars and Infotainment are Over-Connected?
Even though Gen Y through Boomers want connected cars, the National Safety Council today warned of the dangers of too much infotainment going on while driving and support initiatives by car companies and after market manufacturers to limit infotainment functionality when requested by the driver and or parents.
2014 Year of Connected Car Wearables – Google Glass, Pebble & Galaxy Gear
Connected car wear for people is the latest trend in connected car technology. Recently, connected car integration from car and tech makers included Google Glass
AccuWather Partners with Kaliki Audio
One one the problems with driving in connected cars in bad weather such as storm or rain storms is that the driver has to keep his attention on the road. AccuWeather will offer a way to hear the latest weather conditions with Kaliki Audio for audio weather information forecasts in GM cars.
AccuWeather announced its partnership with BT Software and the Kaliki Audio Newsstand to allow drivers hear current weather conditions and forecasts on-demand in their cars in 2014.
Global Connected Car Market Segmented into Tech & Connectivity Options
Transparency Market Research reports that the global connected car market is mainly driven by the changing consumer preference and growing awareness about safety and security.The market will reach $131.9 billion in 2019.
Chevy to Have AT&T 4G LTE in Summer 2014 to Connect Corvette, Impala, Malibu & Volt
Cevrolet partnered with OnStar 4G LTE and AT&T for optional Wi-Fi hotspots for 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt with OnStar 4G LTE installed.
AT&T customers will be able to add their Chevy to AT&T Mobile Share plans. Drivers can also pay for data separately. Pricing and data packages for OnStar 4G LTE will be announced later in 2014.
Even Commuters Habitually Text While Driving More than Teens
Commuters on freeways and highways across America watch out almost half of commuters self-reported texting while driving almost half of those who did called it a “habit” reported a survey commissioned by AT&T.