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Ford has previewed its next-generation SYNC 4 communications and entertainment system that doubles the computing power of SYNC 3 to improve the speed of navigation, music, and connected smartphones, Ford has announced.
Volkswagen has integrated Apple's Siri voice commands into its Car-Net mobile app to help drivers better interact with their vehicles, the company announced.
Drivers of certain Buick vehicles will be able to make restaurant reservations through a new Yelp Reservations app that will be added to the Buick Marketplace and accessible through the infotainment system's touchscreen.
Jaguar Land Rover has increased the availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities on select 2019 model-year vehicles, and is standard on the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE.
Mazda is offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a dealer-installed upgrade for its flagship 2018 Mazda6 midsize sedan this September at no extra cost.
A recent study from the AAA Foundation and the University of Utah that measures cognitive and visual demands of infotainment systems suggests that they are not proven safe to use when operating a motor vehicle.
Ford and Chinese Internet company Baidu are collaborating for the development of new mobility solutions, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and other digital services.
Ford Motor Co. has updated the Waze navigation app with its SYNC infotainment system to allow drivers to use their voice to find efficient routes, locate cheaper fuel prices, and report traffic accidents, the company announced.
Volvo Cars will integrate Google's navigation, voice command system and mobile app store into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, the Swedish car maker has announced.
Chevrolet will allow drivers to pay for fuel at participating Shell stations using a mobile app in the vehicle's infotainment system with a new electronic payment solution, General Motors has announced.