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Ford today has officially announced its new next-generation in-car infotainment system. While Ford is doubling down on its own native experience, it’s also expanding its commitment to CarPlay. I had a chance to visit Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan last week for a sneak preview of the new “Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.” Here’s what you need to know… Much of Ford’s emphasis is on its new native in-car infotainment software, which packs a wide-range of features. This includes…

Stellantis said on Tuesday using Amazon's computing power and BlackBerry technology it has developed a "virtual cockpit" to create and test new versions of car controls and systems in a day instead of months.Stellantis said that it can now create "realistic virtual versions of car controls and systems, making them behave just like they would in a real car, but without needing to change the main software that runs them" taking months of development time "down to 24 hours in some cases".Elevate Your Tech Prowess with…

AI is literally everywhere, so it's not a big surprise to learn that Volkswagen is planning to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles. As part of its CES 2024 announcements, the automaker says that its existing IDA voice assistant will work with ChatGPT across a range of its newer models. VW isn't the first to try this — Mercedes-Benz announced ChatGPT integration in June of last year, so it seems like this is certainly a thing we're all going to have to get used to.Specifically, VW says that ChatGPT will be enabled in these…

Real-world testing of an in-car charger. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETA few months ago, a reader pointed me to a Readers Digest article that suggested we stop charging our smartphones using in-car chargers because these can "damage your phone's charge port or the motherboard itself."This was interesting to me because I've tried, tested, reviewed, and recommended a lot of in-car chargers over the years-- and I use car chargers all the time.Am I destroying my devices by charging them in the car?Also: This gadget is the…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: November 28, 2023, 12:29 IST Škoda's In-Car Payment Feature. (Photo: Skoda) The brand has reported that the service or feature is available in six European countries including Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Austria.To provide a better digital services expirence to the customers, the Czech Republic car manufacturer Skoda has introduced e-payments methods for all ICE models. The newly released feature allows the driver to use the vehicle’s infotainment screen…

“In-car gaming can become a new segment within the gaming industry because it requires heavy integration with the car,” Sable suggested. New Delhi: If one is a gamer and a car enthusiast, they are usually accustomed to a number of car racing video games. Now, with an onward move towards autonomous mobility, technology is becoming synonymous with the automotive world, and gamers could also experience and enjoy in-car gaming which is expected to become a core feature of the…

Pay to Fuel is currently available in Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Portugal and Spain will follow soon. Skoda is expanding its digital services to include Pay to Fuel in collaboration with its partner organisation Parkopedia, which Skoda also works with for the existing Pay to Park service.The new Pay to Fuel service makes paying after refuelling quicker and more convenient for Skoda drivers, with motorists able to save time by paying…

Customers with an Amazon Music subscription and valid Bluelink activation, with the Bluelink app linked to the driver's profile and the vehicle, will have access to their favourite music and playlists on the go.New Delhi: In a move set to enhance the driving experience, Hyundai Motor is launching in-car music streaming, an innovative feature that will let customers stream their favourite tunes directly in their cars, starting from the upcoming all-new Kona Electric.Amazon…

With its headquarters in Zurich, the startup aims to revolutionize the in-car entertainment sector by utilizing Cloud OTA (over-the-air) technology, bringing the USD 152 billion mobile gaming industry to living room TVs and automotive entertainment systems.New Delhi: Pune-based KPIT Technologies, a prominent software integration partner in the automotive and mobility sector, is poised to acquire a 13% stake in the Switzerland-based N-Dream AG, an emerging startup…

Hyundai At the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, Amazon and Hyundai announced a partnership that will bring Amazon Alexa Built-in apps to future Hyundai vehicles and will make Hyundai the first brand in Amazon’s planned foray into online car sales. Starting in 2025, “next-generation” Hyundai vehicles will offer the same Alexa experience users get at home, the automaker’s announcement said. Drivers will be able to ask Alexa to play music podcasts or audiobooks, set reminders, update to-do lists, and check calendars, as well…