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Volkswagen Beetle Connection: the integration of technology into the vehicle
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Volkswagen Beetle Connection: the integration of technology into the vehicle

Escrito por: Eduardo Murga
10 July 2014
2 min.

Volkswagen takes a step towards connectivity with the new Beetle Connection. This vehicle stands out for incorporating the first integrated connection device from Volkswagen for iPhone 4 or 5, as well as its standard equipment and its various engine options. The Beetle Connection arrives on the market at a starting price of 24,130 euros.

Inconvenientes de los coches impulsados por GLP
Curiosities

Inconvenientes de los coches impulsados por GLP

Escrito por: Victor Alós Yus
7 July 2014
4 min.

En otros artículos hemos hablado de lo interesante que resulta la utilización de combustibles alternativos a la gasolina como los Gases Licuados del Petróleo (GLP), pero hoy queremos repasar los puntos negativos de este tipo de combustible

Mercedes-Benz will offer the 9G-TRONIC transmission for the S500 Coupé
Industry

Mercedes-Benz will offer the 9G-TRONIC transmission for the S500 Coupé

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
5 July 2014
2 min.

Starting next year, Mercedes-Benz will fit its new 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox in the S-Class Coupé, specifically in the rear-wheel-drive S500. This new transmission debuted in the E350 BlueTEC, and it improves performance while also reducing fuel consumption.

Audi will include Android and iOS in its new models
Technology

Audi will include Android and iOS in its new models

Escrito por: Victor Alós Yus
3 July 2014
2 min.

The integration of Google and Apple’s operating systems into the infotainment systems of various models from several manufacturers is progressing, with more and more brands interested in establishing a standard for connecting their cars

El nuevo Ford Mustang llamará a emergencias en caso de accidente
Technology

El nuevo Ford Mustang llamará a emergencias en caso de accidente

Escrito por: Fernando Molina
1 July 2014
1 min.

El sistema se denomina ‘911 Assist’. En caso de accidente contactará automáticamente con el número de emergencias y enviará información útil como tipo de impacto, velocidad a la que se produjo o número de ocupantes del vehículo. Los ocupantes también podrán hablar con el servicio de emergencias.

Dunlop's new technology for reducing noise levels
Technology

Dunlop's new technology for reducing noise levels

Escrito por: Eduardo Murga
30 June 2014
2 min.

Dunlop is launching a new technology that significantly reduces the interior noise of cars. The technology is called “Noise Shield” and is based on a foam layer located inside the tyre that helps reduce the vibration of the air within it.

Ford and Intel are working on Mobii, a driver recognition system
Technology

Ford and Intel are working on Mobii, a driver recognition system

Escrito por: Fernando Molina
30 June 2014
2 min.

Mobii will incorporate cameras inside the vehicle cabin that will make it possible to recognize the driver and analyze how they interact with the vehicle. That information could be used, for example, to personalize the car’s settings according to the driver who gets behind the wheel.

Volvo incluirá el sistema operativo Android en sus nuevos modelos
Gadgets

Volvo incluirá el sistema operativo Android en sus nuevos modelos

Escrito por: Victor Alós Yus
28 June 2014
2 min.

La interconectividad entre los dispositivos móviles y los sistemas de infoentrentenimiento de los coches es algo cada vez más importante y Volvo ha comenzado a apostar por incluir el sistema Google Android en los nuevos modelos que presentará este año y que arranca con el Volvo XC90