Google has confirmed its Android in-car system will feature greater control of a car’s operation.<\/p>\n
The next version of the Android Auto system could oversee air-conditioning, as well as other vehicle functions such as heated seats, electric windows and the door locking devices.<\/p>\n
Users of the Android system can already control basic functions including music and sat-nav features, but the improvements could be a step towards Google moving into controlling other crucial on-board features such as braking.<\/p>\n
Google is already working with mobile technology company Qualcomm on a
joint project using a Maserati Ghibli as its test car.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are working on a Nokia system that could eventually be implemented in their future models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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