Now You Can Speak And Text To Friends Safely While Driving

With In-Car Entertainment systems, it is now safe to make calls, return missed calls, listen to voicemail and send SMS while driving. These infotainment systems keep drivers safe on the road and maximize their connection, while reducing the risk of drivers' accidents.


There are now multiple ways to connect a portable music player or smart phone to your car and listen to your favorite tunes. Or by linking a smart phone to a modern infotainment system, you can stream Internet radio stations, perform Web searches, and check local gas prices, weather forecasts, and more, right from your driver’s seat.

You can have the car read text messages to you. With an integrated navigation system, you can even look up local restaurants, make an online reservation, and get turn-by-turn directions on how to get there. And many of those functions can often be controlled simply by speaking commands, which lets you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

Below are some of In-Car Entertainment systems with details;

CarPlay
It is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s running iOS 7, also it can support other apps on your iPhone, eg. Podcasts, Beat Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher etc.

The first CarPlay enabled cars will hit the market later March, 2014 with vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Apple also announced upcoming partnerships with even more companies including BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota Motor Corp.

Device: i0S only
Navigation: AppleMaps, with calendar, contacts, email and messages integration, plus point of interest searches and real-time traffic
Apps: Music, Podcasts, Beats Radio, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher
Messaging: Messages with listening and dictating
Phone: Native interface to make and return calls
Voice: Siri control of Maps, Phone, Messaging, and apps
Controls: Touchscreen, knobs, or voice

GM MyLink
The GM Mylink system offered by General Motors vehicles starting in the 2012 model year. It is offered in all GM brands aside from Cadillac, who uses their exclusive CUE infotainment system. The MyLink name is used for vehicles under the Chevrolet and Holden brands, while the Intellilink name is used for Buick, GMC and Opel. MyLink systems are manufactured by two companies for GM, Panasonic for most MyLink models, and LG Electronics for the unit equipped on the Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore and Opel Adam.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt vehicles will be the first to include the 4G OnStar service, the tenth generation of OnStar technology. In Canada, the Chevrolet Trax will also be equipped with the upgraded OnStar as well.

Device: i0S and Android
Navigation: Optional $50 GogoLink nav app for i0s and Android, with driving range projections and point of interest searches.
Apps: Pandora and Stitcher
Messaging: Not available
Phone: Native interface for calls. No voicemail support.
Voice: Uses smartphone’s voice input for calls, music, and app launching.
Controls: Touchscreen

Ford Sync
Ford SYNC is infotainment system that allows users to make hands-free telephone calls, control music and perform other functions with the use of voice commands. The system consists of applications and user interfaces developed by Ford and other third-party developers, and runs on the Windows Embedded Automotive operating system designed by Microsoft.

SYNC® AppLink™ connects you to some of your favorite smartphone applications through voice commands. Stream Internet radio, listen to tweets, and more without fumbling through phone menus.

SYNC AppLink works with most devices with Android OS 2.1 or later, BlackBerry OS 5.0 or later, iPhone 3GS with iOS 4.1 or later, with iPhone 4 with iOS 4.2 or later, and with iPhone 5 with iOS 4.3 or later.

Device: i0S and Android
Navigation: No phone integrated maps. Optional navigation system on MyFord Touch with traffic data.
Apps: Over 30 apps available.
Messaging: Listening and dictating responses.
Phone: Native interface for calls. Voicemail support.
Voice: Onboard voice control through Nuance.
Controls: Knob or touchscreen depending on model.

Mercedes DriveStyle "The Drive Kit Plus"
The Drive Kit Plus for the iPhone allows you to use the key functions of your iPhone whilst on the move, showing the content of your phone in a revolutionary graphic design on the vehicle's display unit. Allow the system to guide you to stunning locations using 3D map views, listen to your individual audio stream via Aupeo! Personal Radio and communicate with your friends via Facebook and Twitter, with the multimedia system and controls in your car, and the powerful voice control of Siri™.

The Drive Kit Plus is reliably and conveniently controlled via the ergonomically designed Controller.

The Drive Kit Plus works with iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Device: i0S
Navigation: Navteq system with point-of-interest search, Google StreetView, but no ability to use a 3rd party maps client.
Apps: Apple Music, Aupeo! Personal Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Internet Radio, and Glympse.
Messaging: Not available
Phone: Native interface for calls. Voicemail support.
Voice: Siri control
Controls: Knob or touchscreen depending on model.