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Audi and AT&T to offer 4G LTE connectivity starting with 2015 Audi A3 Sedans

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Audi of America unveiled a new partnership with AT&T offering US Audi drivers in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection with the introduction of the 2015 A3 family. Chevrolet had also announced at CES that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt would come optionally equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, running on AT&T’s network.

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2015 Chevy Cruze features connectivity updates; 4G LTE and Siri

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The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze will debut at the New York International Auto Show with greater connectivity—including new Text Message Alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot—in addition to revised exterior styling, enhanced interior convenience. Each enables voice-controlled connectivity.

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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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Honda and Google have been collaborating since 2015 with the broader automotive industry to introduce the Android platform to automobiles. Navigation: By integrating Google Maps to the vehicle, the familiar and personalized maps the user already enjoys on their smartphone, can be used on Display Audio in the vehicle.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. Android and iOS smartphone owners can download more than 60 AppLink-enabled apps from the Apple App Store and Android market. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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2015 Focus four-door sedan. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. New functions enabled by the enhanced SYNC AppLink include: Connected apps can access a variety of real-time vehicle data such as speed, acceleration, odometer and location information that can be used by the app to further customize and personalize the owner experience.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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The first of several features available to drivers who use Automatic in supported Ford SYNC-equipped vehicles will make Apple’s Siri personal assistant application accessible on Apple iPhone through the push-to-talk button on the steering wheel. —Automatic CEO Thejo Kote. Behavior Connected vehicles'

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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App developers who want to enable their creations for AppLink can now register at [link] to download the AppLink SDK. Globally, there are now more than 1 billion smartphone users, a population that is expected to double by 2015. —Phil Abram.

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