Archive Category: Automotive
April 7, 2003 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Wireless Internet to be installed at RV parks
AUSTIN, Texas -- On any day of the year, there are tens of thousands of Americans on the road in their recreational vehicles or spending a few days in an RV park. This demographic group tends to be a bit older with considerable disposable income, and contrary to popular belief, many of these older people are technically savvy and keep in contact with family by e-mail.
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January 15, 2003 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
UK Roadwatch on combo wireless phone, PDA
LONDON -- mmO2, using the browserless Mobile Web Services Platform from US-based Action Engine, has launched the AA Roadwatch and Route Planner services in the UK as part of its myO2 services on the XDA Pocket PC Phone. With this combo handheld, users can key in details of their journey and quickly receive up-to-the-minute traffic updates and route and mapping information downloaded that is easy to read and interact with.
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October 28, 2002 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
New telematics product offers voice capability
CALGARY, Canada -- CSI Wireless has introduced Driver-Link, described as a new one-touch calling device that combines wireless and GPS technology to offer drivers valuable telematics and road assistance services, plus hands-free voice communication for enhanced safety and security.
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May 22, 2002 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Hyundai, Motorola to provide in-car Bluetooth
AUSTIN, Texas -- Hyundai Autonet has selected Motorola as a major partner for digital entertainment and Bluetooth hands-free products and services. The two companies said the combination of Motorola's and Hyundai Autonet's strengths is expected to lead to a cost-effective integration of capability-tiered Bluetooth hands-free solutions, making these features more for consumers.
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May 7, 2002 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Consumers will pay for in-vehicle wireless
NEW YORK -- American consumers are willing to pay for wireless services in their cars that enhance driving and vehicle ownership, according to a new report on telematics by Jupiter Media Metrix, a global firm in Internet and new technology analysis and measurement.
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November 15, 2001 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Mercedes-Benz shows new wireless at Comdex
LAS VEGAS -- Mercedes-Benz USA demonstrated 802.11a wireless technology from Atheros Communications in a specially equipped C320 Sedan this week at the Comdex trade show. The sedan is a research prototype used to develop and show services that would be made possible by high-performance wireless communications in an automobile.
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September 12, 2001 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Siemens fits BMW with new 3-D navigation system
FRANKFURT, Germany — Siemens VDO Automotive's iDrive driver information cluster is being installed in the new BMW 7 Series with such features as three-dimensional navigation and Internet connection. Siemens is describing the package as a "new focus on the human-machine interface" with driver-oriented ergonomics. More than 700 possible system operating functions have been structured into three intuitive levels, prioritized on importance and frequency of use.
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