article thumbnail

Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor America launched a connected car services program called Bluelink+, which eliminates nearly all subscription fees for new owners. By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners.

Connect 221
article thumbnail

Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor is upgrading its Bluelink connected car services technology with a range of new features. Connected Routing. With the new cloud-based Connected Routing navigation, driving routes are calculated on a server inside the Bluelink cloud environment, rather than through the car’s infotainment system.

Connect 368
article thumbnail

Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

Green Car Congress

The connected car concept uses this high-speed and edge computing technology to communicate with car sensors and pedestrian smartphones, via a user-authorized mobile app—about traffic hazards such as accidents and road construction—for pedestrian and in-vehicle driver safety and efficient navigation.

Virginia 344
article thumbnail

NXP OrangeBox unifies automotive wireless connectivity into a single domain controller

Green Car Congress

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the OrangeBox automotive-grade development platform, which integrates a wide variety of NXP wireless technologies, from broadcast radio, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, to secure car access with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and 802.11p-based V2X.

Connect 273
article thumbnail

Spotify’s Car Thing Is a Cautionary Tale About Connected Automotive Products

The Truth About Cars

Spotify has found itself on the receiving end of consumer backlash after announcing it would no longer continue support of its Car Thing media device. The unit was very obviously designed for people with older vehicles that lack modern touchscreens and connectivity features. And quite soon after being launched, too.

Connect 99
article thumbnail

VinFast vehicles to be cloud-connected using Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform

Green Car Congress

Cerence and VinFast announced that VinFast vehicles will be cloud-connected using the Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform. By leveraging Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin, VinFast delivers on key needs for drivers while also differentiating itself from its competitors through innovative new technology.

Connect 243
article thumbnail

Car Connectivity Consortium launches Digital Key Release 2.0 specification

Green Car Congress

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its Digital Key Release 2.0 specification is finalized and now available to CCC members. I’m excited about the Digital Key ecosystem that is emerging where using your smartphone as your car key becomes as common as using that same phone as your go-to camera is today.

Connect 220