Google announces push for more cars online

Google announces push for more cars online

AUGOCOM T300 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which takes place this week in Las Vegas, highlights how connected our lives could be. Although the usefulness of a toothbrush with Internet connectivity can be a bit dubious, Google has partnered with several manufacturers to promote the expansion of the company's Android operating cars in the nation system. Open Auto Alliance says its members "share a vision of the connected car, and are committed to collaborate on a common platform to make this vision a reality."

Members of the Alliance are Google, General Motors, Audi, Hyundai and Honda. NVIDIA, a company that specializes in "visual computing", is also a member. According to a press release from the Alliance off, "The College aims to accelerate automotive innovation with an approach that provides an opening, customization and scale key principles that have already Android A familiar element million people's lives. " The Order adds, "This model of open and common platform development will allow manufacturers to more easily put the technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers of a secure and scalable manner. VW 3-Button Remote Key"

TechCrunch notes that the Open Auto Alliance may be a little late to the game The publication notes that in June 2013, "Apple has confirmed that it is working with automakers on an initiative called" iOS in the car " to allow iDevice owners to use their gadgets to do things like play music, display cards, dictate messages in their cars, from 2014. " car brands that are enrolled in this program include Nissan, Infiniti, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Kia, Jaguar, Hyundai, Volvo and Acura.

X431Diagun It is interesting to note that, with the participation of Chevrolet car connectivity Apple program (Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors), the car manufacturer, with the exception of Audi car at the Open Alliance also an actor in the Apple push for in-car connectivity. Working with systems from Apple and Google Operating make sense for most car companies, because they do not want to divert potential customers who prefer one system over the other. What is the importance of in-car connectivity for you? Are you shopping for cars based on how they integrate technology, such as a smartphone, you already have?