Toyota (NYSE:TM) Offers MirrorLink (Terminal Mode) Radio in Europe
By William Damsky According to CNET, Toyota’s (NYSE:TM) European Touch Life infotainment system is the first OEM platform permitting a true mirror image of the smartphone on the car’s in-dash display....
View ArticleOEM Navigation Gets Poor Reviews: J.D. Power
By Amy Gilroy A J.D. Power & Associates study found that factory navigation in new cars is still fraught with problems. The survey showed drivers are reporting numerous issues with simple...
View ArticleGarmin (NASDAQ:GRMN) Wants To Be Tier One Car Audio Supplier
By Amy Gilroy Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) says it is on its way to becoming a Tier-One car infotainment supplier (not just GPS supplier) and it is rapidly opening auto OEM offices around the globe to be...
View ArticleAftermarket Now in Talks for Siri-Like Car Radios
By Amy Gilroy Imagine Siri that’s robust enough to work well in the car. Nuance announced it now has such a product. It’s due to roll out in production vehicles this summer, and may be heading to the...
View ArticleGarmin (NASDAQ:GRMN) Alters the Touchscreen for OEM Car Infotainment Systems
By Amy Gilroy Garmin (NASDAQ:GRMN) showed a new concept for OEM car infotainment systems that uses a controller knob filled with sensors for many functions, instead of a touchscreen. It also uses...
View ArticleCar Radio Gesture Control Heats Up
By Amy Gilroy Car makers are experimenting with gesture controlled radios at an increasing pace. Harman International (NYSE:HAR) is the latest to jump on the bandwagon, showing a concept car in Europe...
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