From: Consumer Reports
The connected car: New services pit convenience against safety
Consumer Reports:
With the increased popularity of smart phones and social networks, automakers are tapping these connected technologies in vehicles to allow drivers to update Facebook, send a Tweet, check stocks, surf the Web, and more. However, will the need to stay connected affect driver safety? Our latest investigative report provides insight into this trend.
In our October report “Connected Cars: A New Risk,” we look at the some of the technologies automakers are offering in their vehicles, address the potential for driver distraction, and speak to a wide range of industry insiders and safety advocates.
A number of automakers are already offering these technologies in their vehicles such as Ford Sync, GM OnStar, Hyundai Blue Link, and Toyota Entune, plus more systems are coming in the next few months. It is projected that in five years 90 percent of vehicles will have some type of connected car features.
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