Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 9:57AM
Drew Wolfe
For Automakers Internet Connected Cars Are A Balancing Act

"The Internet is coming to your car. Later this year, General Motors will put Internet connectivity directly into its vehicles. It's the largest auto company to do so."

"Of course, safety advocates have some concerns about more distractions for drivers."

"The promise of technology is always the same one — that it's going to make our life easier. But anyone who's tried to make a hands-free call in the car knows that's not always true. A task as simple as asking your device to call your mom can be an exasperating experience."

"'When consumers buy a new car and they have difficulty pairing the phone to the vehicle, they almost always blame the car rather than the phone,' says Eric Lyman, with TrueCar.com."

 

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