Bluetooth

DEARBORN, Mich., May 1, 2008 -- Lincoln Navigator owners wishing they had Ford's industry-exclusive SYNC in-vehicle communications system, need wish no more. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has introduced an affordable, dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit that allows select 2008 Navigator and Navigator L customers to enjoy the award-winning voice-activated communications system that works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and digital media players.

2008 Lincoln Navigator

Highlights:
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system.

Connect Your Drive

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, April 11, 2008 -- Navigation systems have become even easier, faster and more convenient to use with the introduction of "MyInfo". This latest addition to the BMW Assist Safety Plan(TM) allows subscribers to send business locations and street addresses and their associated phone numbers found in Google Maps(TM), an innovative online mapping service, from the comfort of their home or office directly to their BMW.

WASHINGTON D.C., Jan. 22, 2008 -- Building on the huge success of SYNC, Ford is moving to the next generation of in-car communications with the introduction of new capabilities for SYNC with “911 Assist” and new SIRIUS Travel Link™ navigation. Both features will be available on the new 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and their respective hybrid models, being introduced at the 2008 Washington Auto Show.

Highlights:
* Ford SYNC® – developed with Microsoft – and SIRIUS Travel Link™ navigation system introduced at Washington Auto Show in new 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.
* SYNC’s hands-free control of Bluetooth-connected cell phones and MP3 players is enhanced with “911 Assist” feature for vehicle emergencies –and no monthly fees.

DEARBORN, Nov. 13, 2007 – Ford SYNC™ has been recognized by the editors of Popular Science magazine as one of the best new technologies of the year and chosen to receive a 2007 “Best of What’s New” award in the automotive category.

Highlights:
* Popular Science calls Ford SYNC one of the top technical innovations of the year – a leap forward in the automotive category.
* SYNC, developed in partnership with Microsoft, is a fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system that works with most digital media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.
* SYNC will be available on 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles this year and nearly all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles within two years.

Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A8 and Audi Q7 models will fully integrate with eagerly awaited Apple phone from its UK launch

Nov 12, 2007 -- Audi and Apple have been working closely together to ensure that the eagerly awaited iPhone, available from today (November 9), is fully compatible with, and functional in, the majority of Audi models equipped with optional GSM phone preparation incorporating a bluetooth interface.

Alongside the standard hands-free functions (accept/reject call/hands-free), the mobile phone preparation supports the display of the signal strength and the provider’s name, and enables transfer of the user’s number directory to the car’s infotainment system.

Ford Motor Company and Colombian Rocker Get SYNC-ronized

DEARBORN, Mich., October 22, 2007 – Your voice now gives you the power to control your phone and mp3 player inside your car. Ford Motor Company is introducing, a new factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system that uses voice commands to access your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, digital music player and, when paired to a compatible mobile phone, will even reads your text messages.

October 15, 2007, NUREMBERG, GERMANY -- With the new Delphi Grundig X family Delphi is introducing a further innovative Xclusive-design car audio system line in the wake of the successful S family. Comprising the X350 BT, X330 SD and X250 MP3 models, the new X family offers the right product for all tastes and budgets. As a central design element, the X, is the guiding theme running through all the units in the new Delphi Grundig car audio family.

Mini screen on the key and MP3 onboard the vehicle