Car manufacturers integrated control function into smartphones. Remote start the engine , climate control system, performing route navigation , unlocking doors and even the remote control maneuvers of the car - all this has become a reality in the presence of the connection between the smartphone and the vehicle. As some car brands already offer to replace the traditional ignition key with immobilizer Tagged smartphone with NFC, people still strongly dependent on the preservation of the smartphone and the availability of sufficient charge in its battery.
The head of General Motors Mary Barra , according to the resource Reuters, hints at a desire to remain at the forefront of concern saturation car advanced information services. Smartphones help to transfer personal settings when changing vehicle. For the driver will be sufficient to maintain its profile for the original car, and all of its preference will be taken into account when landing behind the wheel of another car. Favorite radio station, the location of the seat and steering column, temperature in the cabin . Anyway, in models of General Motors such continuity will be realized.
The ability to control the functions of the car from the smartphone is useful services to the organizers .
GM will collect data on the habits of the driver and his driving style. These statistics can be sold not only insurance companies but also to advertisers . Already in the period from 2014 to 2018, GM expects to earn for these services up to $ 350 million. The company also is ahead of most competitors to equip their cars regular means of access to the network generation 4G (LTE). High-speed links will be useful autopilot system that GM begins to gradually introduce in their cars.