In recent months we’ve been hearing a lot about the ng Connect Program, which is designed to encourage cross-industry collaboration in the advancement of communications technology. But there’s more to the ng Connect Program than just making better smartphones. A key element is the advancement of automotive telematics, which is why many people are closely following one wing of the program known as The Connected Car Consortium. [click to continue…]
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A new report from MSNBC reveals which vehicles boast the best fuel-efficiency. It’s a useful listing as summer nears and gas prices top $4 and even $5 per gallon. Placing fifth in the report is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, which scores 44 miles per gallon and an estimated fuel cost per year of just $1,268. The vehicle is actually available in about seven different models, starting at just $15,805 — though adding luxury options can bring the price closer to $30,000. However, with Honda currently offering a 0.9 per cent financing option over 60 months, this remains an affordable vehicle no matter your budget. [click to continue…]
Only three years after accepting a major government bailout, General Motors Co. has replaced Toyota as the world’s top-selling automotive company. GM recently revealed it had sold just over nine million cars and trucks last year, an increase of 7.6-percent over 2010. Toyota confirmed Wednesday that its world group sales fell below the eight million mark. Toyota’s 6-percent loss in world auto sales in 2011 was General Motors gain. [click to continue…]
Toyota demonstrated a futuristic car today that looks like a giant smartphone on wheels, complete with touch-screen body. The company’s president unveiled the experimental concept car, dubbed Fun-Vii, at a press event just before the Tokyo Auto Show. The car is intended to demonstrate Toyota’s effort to lead the way in connected car technology by giving a different take on exterior design possibilities.
Microsoft and Toyota have announced plans to bring Wi-Fi Internet access to the latter’s popular vehicles. However, the goal won’t be to allow drivers to check their Facebook and iTunes downloads, but to make driving an easier and safer experience. [click to continue…]