Volkswagen claims to have created the most networked car yet with a concept version of the electric-powered e-Golf.
Revealed at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Connected Golf concept provides the scope for a wide range of interfaces via Volkswagen’s second-generation modular infotainment system, which is equipped with an upgraded version of Volkswagen’s Car Net.
Among the highlights is a so-called function called App Connect. In a claimed first within the automotive industry, it supports three differing interfaces: Android Auto, CarPlay and MirrorLink.
This allows occupants with differing mobile phone operating systems, including Android and Apple’s OS, to access apps over the Connected Golf’s infotainment system.
A further function called Media Control can also integrate tablets and smart watches in the infotainment system.
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^^^Then be honest
It is about time to be honest
I use google maps (on an iPhone) and it works brilliantly. However, I would rather it was integrated into my car on a bigger screen if I could. Plus, then being able to use apps like deezer or spotify on the go for music would be a great bonus
I'm glad they've gone down the route of having both carplay and android auto systems, makes far more sense than just going with one solution.
@Topsecret everyone who drives regularly with a smart phone has a charger cable for it, so why would running out of battery be an issue? Plus, I'm sure you will still be able to access radio and other forms of music, like aux input for example. Still see CD changers on a lot of options lists as well
Darwin???