It may seem like an extraneous idea, but both Subaru and Ford are connecting their cars to the Internet. The 2011 Subaru Outback may have an option to have Wi-Fi. Ford test-drove an “automatic tweeting” vehicle codenamed AJ. The guess of automobile makers is that consumer’s connected lifestyle will extend to their driving habits.
Subaru Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connectivity is an option for 2011 Subaru Outbacks. Anything that stays within 150 feet of the car will be able to connect to the internet. Setup is $499 with a $35 activation fee. $29 a month is the one year subscription fee. At first, the cost seems high. However, new apps on smartphones that allow calls via Wi-Fi combined with the high cost of unlimited data plans through cellular carriers means that it could really conserve customers money.
Automatic Twitter updates
Ford allowed a team to test the 2011 Ford Fiesta in May with the code name AJ. The car’s computer info was tweeted automatically by AJ. ”Time to put the headlines on,” is an example of a Twitter post. These Twitter posts are created by GPS data and traffic information combined with the internet. The team tested check in functions with FourSquare as well. The Ford Fiesta will not consist of these features standard yet, but it is a possibility for 2012 models.
Is Wi-Fi in cars good?
Though there is many excitement and development of connected cars, some are wondering if it is a good idea. There might be car viruses with this connection to the internet. There is also a privacy concern about cars saying what their drivers are up to. Everything has a good and bad side to it where it could be used properly or abused, as will the internet connected car.
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