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The future of in-car telematics – we’re all going online

Mercedes’ R&D boffins lift lid on future in-car gadgets By James Foxall Motor Industry 01 June 2009 09:44 The future of in-car entertainment is on the internet, according to Mercedes-Benz. In an exclusive preview, the firm’s director of infotainment and telematics Ralf Herrtwich explained that in-car CD players and sat-navs are a thing of the past. In the future Mercedes drivers will do everything over the internet.

Infiniti to build new Mercedes A Class based model in UK

The new Infiniti premium hatch, based on the underpinnings of the new Mercedes A Class and looking like the Etherea Concept, will be built in the UK. Infiniti announced only yesterday that it is introducing a new nomenclature for its cars (Q for saloons/coupes and QX for SUVs/Crossovers) and all new cars will come with a Q at the beginning followed by a number to denote its hierarchy in the Infiniti range. Where exactly that leaves the name of the new ‘baby’ Infiniti, we’re not exactly sure (Q30 or Q40 seems the most likely), but we are pretty sure what it will look like and what will be under the skin.

New Jaguar XE: First interior view & new Infotainment

The new Jaguar XE’s interior and new InControl Infotainment. The new Jaguar XE will be revealed on 8 September, and Jaguar has been busy teasing us with titbits of information on their new BMW 3-Series competitor, for example its lightweight aluminium structure and impressive economy. And today it’s time for a first look at the interior layout and details on a new Infotainment system.