iPhone CarPlay Coming to Volvos Seen @ NY Auto Show

VolvoCarPlayAt the New York Auto Show, today, Volvo showed how Apple’s CarPlay will work in its vehicles.  The way CarPlay will operate in Volvo cars is that it is an alternative to the Volvo Sensus Connect interface.

When CarPlay is deployed by connecting an iPhone 5/5c/5S to the USB port via a Lightning connector, it will work with the Volvo steering-wheel-mounted controls and the 10″ touchscreen.  The voice-control button on the steering wheel of will launch Siri or the icon on the touchscreen can be tapped.

Europe to Top Telematics & New Value for Cellular Carriers

telematicsPyramid Research found that Europe will become the largest market in 2016, overtaking the US.

The study found Telematics is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing segments of the cellular machine-to-machine market. The total number of telematics M2M SIMs  reached 37m in 2013, representing about 4% of all passenger cars.

Pyramid estimates, M2M SIMs in passenger cars will grow to 12% by 2018, with telematics M2M SIMs contributing more than 20% of all M2M SIMs.

Verizon Wireless Offers $1M Prize for Connected Car Transport Programming & More

img_transportationVerizon is offering millions of dollars in prizes for innovators who propose the most innovative solutions to help develop and empower four core areas of Education, Healthcare, Sustainability, and Transportation. Entries for the Powerful Answers Award for 2014 will be accepted until June 30, 2014. First prize is $ 1million per category and two runners up receive $250,000 per category.

Will Alpine Make First In-Dash iPhone Audio Head Unit CarPlay System for US?

mappingCarplayAlpine electronics claims to be the first company to start selling an in-dash head unit audio system compatible with Apple’s CarPlay system for iPhone iPod and iPad that was announced earlier this year.

Many Japanese auto companies will be offering CarPlay systems and Alpine claims to be the first company to be able to offer eight aftermarket infotainment unit which is expected to cost between 500 and $700.

Drivers Help from VOXX ADAS, DVR, Camera & Parking Sensors

backupcameraVOXX Electronics Corp a subsidiary of VOXX International Corp will enter the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) category with the Driving Video Recorder (DVR), all new Multi-view Camera system and add–on Parking Sensors solutions. This will enable late model car owners to have the latest safety and recording technology.

By 2018, NHTSA will require new cars will be required to have rear view cameras, even if you have an older car, you can have the technology installed.

Global Connected Car App SAP Winners: Hermes, AI, Costs, GroupCar, Parking & Shopping

HeremeroadwarriorThe 2013 Global Connected Car Contest Winners were announced in February and are sponsored by SAP Winners are invited to Silicon Valley in August to meet with experts from SAP and General Motors to work on their ideas.

University of Texas Naveen Jindal School of Management students’ Hermes Road Warrior System  won for Hermes Road Warrior System in the other category.