Video: BMW’s iDrive gets improved iPod functionality
Filed under: Technology, Videos, BMW
BMW’s iDrive features for the iPod - Click above to watch video after the jump
One of the next steps to evolve BMW’s iDrive into Connected Drive is increasing the communication the car has with peripherals. In this case, work is nearly complete on you being able to control your iPod Touch (and, we’re guessing, your iPhone) and all of its applications using the same Apple interface on the car’s console screen.
Not only might it make navigation of your music files easier, but it would make any application you download for your iPod Touch immediately usable in your Bimmer. BMW doesn’t give much away in terms of how this all comes together, but does say that the feature will be available on BMW’s as soon as early 2011. Follow the jump to see the vid.
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Video: BMW’s iDrive gets improved iPod functionality originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sales of Nissan NV commercial van pushed back to early 2011
Jul 9, 2010 Object
Filed under: Car Buying, Minivan/Van, Work, Nissan
Nissan NV - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you’ve been champing at the bit to get your hands on Nissan’s forthcoming NV series of vans, you’ll have to wait a few months longer.
According to a Nissan spokesperson, production of the NV1500, 2500 and 3500 commercial vans has been delayed until the first quarter of 2011, with sales beginning shortly thereafter. The reason for the delay - and the subsequent model year change from 2011 to 2012 - was due in part to the engineering team asking for more time to complete additional validation. Contrary to earlier reports, the 2011 Nissan Quest has not be delayed and sales are still set to begin early next year.
Gallery: 2011 Nissan NV
[Source: Nissan]
Sales of Nissan NV commercial van pushed back to early 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BMW cars to get an iPod Out update
Jul 9, 2010 Object
Your BMW car will soon be outfitted with an iOS 4 interface. It’s been years since BMW cars are iPod-compatible but it’s only now that the iPod Out will be supported to show off the newest UI. Exciting for the Apple-loving BMW car owners but we’ve got no clue when this will officially launch. [Link]
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iPod Dock Lamp: Yet another docking station
Jul 7, 2010 Object
The iPod Dock Lamp is yet another docking station that is built-in to a furniture piece. Any iPhone and iPod can be used with this docking system as easily as any iPod dock. Other MP3 players can also be used with the iPod Dock Lamp thanks to the auxiliary input, two standard power outlets, 10-watt [...]
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Amazon’s Value Is Fading in the Age of Apple
Jul 1, 2010 Object
Amazon has been one of the most resilient Internet stocks. But now, with the iPod, iTunes and iPad, Apple is seriously threatening Amazon’s key strength — its control over online sales of media. That’s why the tumble in Amazon’s stock could mark a turning point.
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Amazon’s Value Is Fading in the Age of Apple originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:00.
Filed Under: Technology, Investing, Apple, Amazon.com
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Chronolyze unleashes the potential of Porsche’s Sport Chrono Plus
Jun 9, 2010 Object
Filed under: Aftermarket, Technology, Porsche
Chronolyze software - Click above for high-res image gallery of screen shots
Porsche’s optional “Sport Chrono Package” adds a Sport button to the center console that kicks throttle, suspension and engine behavior up a few notches. It also adds a cool swivel-mounted timer to the center of the dashboard (essentially so your friends and passers-by know you have it) and launch control on PDK-equipped models. The upgraded “Sport Chrono Package Plus” adds a memory function to the system and the ability to display and review some of the lap data on the Porsche PCM (multi-function display).
The on-board PCM analysis only scratches the surface, says the team at Chronolyze. According to their engineers (no relation to Porsche AG), the Chrono Package Plus records vehicle speed, engine speed, transmission gear, steering angle, lateral g-forces, engine temperature, outside temperature, distance traveled, altitude and GPS coordinates (on NAV-equipped vehicles). That’s a ton of information that is left sitting completely unused.
Since none of this data is available via the PCM, Chronolyze has developed software that extracts the text files (through Bluetooth or the iPod connection) so they may be further analyzed on a computer. The Chronolyze software organizes the data, calculates a 3D analysis of the laps (so they may be played back in real-time animations), and then graphs it all out for your viewing pleasure. In addition, the software also allows users to share telemetry, give ratings and overlay sessions from multiple files. If you’ve got a properly equipped Porsche in your driveway, give it a trial run. You can get your free beta account here.
Gallery: Chronolyze Screen Shots
[Source: Chronolyze]
Chronolyze unleashes the potential of Porsche’s Sport Chrono Plus originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Marchionne says "Probably 2011" on Chrysler IPO, wants GM to go first
Filed under: Chrysler, Earnings/Financials, Fiat
Everyone is watching General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre, Jr. to see what he’ll be able to pull of this year with respect to his plans, including a possible IPO. Count Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne among the interested. While the Fiat 500’s introduction will likely result in Fiat upping its Chrysler stake to 25 percent, when it comes to a Chrysler IPO, Marchionne is thinking 2011, and he wants GM to go first, according to Automotive News.
Marchionne feels there’s enough investor interest for both GM and Chrylser IPOs, but said, “Let him go, he’s been itching to go,” in reference to Whitacre wanting a GM IPO as soon as this year. Chrysler has good reason to wait. It’s arguably further behind than GM in its turnaround, and whereas GM has the Volt to make a potential shareholder splash in 2010, Chrysler’s product fireworks won’t really start booming until next year.
For now, Chrysler milestones are being reached ahead of schedule and things in Auburn Hills are going well enough to get Marchionne to say, “May is “turning out to be a good month.” A Chrysler IPO is obviously desired, but based on Marchionne’s latest statements, it remains in the distance.
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Marchionne says “Probably 2011″ on Chrysler IPO, wants GM to go first originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 May 2010 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Clicker.tv gets updated
May 20, 2010 Object
Recently at the Google I/O, the Clicker.tv site was shown off with an updated integration with Boxee. The website is now based on HTML 5 bringing Internet streaming to digital TV screens. Like a computer, the screen can be controlled via a remote, keyboard, or a mouse to browse through …
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Green Samba is fast and green, prototype still being made
May 20, 2010 Object
Silveira Group’s Green Samba is said to be an all-electric watercraft. This is not really the first of its kind but it can do better than most models available today. Why, it features 65 mph speed and with a silent motor at that.
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Next gen iPod Touch with cam leaked
May 20, 2010 Object
I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve featured the next iPhone or the iPod Touch. Recent rumors has it that the new iPod Touch will have a camera. This is aside from the iPhone 4G which was leaked weeks ago.
Tinh Te, a Vietnamese website, recently showed of photos and …
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