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Is Bluetooth Really the Cure-All Solution for Distracted Driving?
2013-04-06 17:21:26| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
By Jon LeSage, contributing editor, Dealer Digest Daily SITUATION: Consumer Reports just reviewed four Bluetooth kits in the $35 to $60 range that can be paired with a cell phone or portable music player from Belkin, GoGroove, Jabra, and Motorola. Bluetooth is seen as a possible solution for two very popular distracted driving behaviors phone conversations and listening to music. A few simple pointers are offered on making this work effectively. SIGNIFICANCE: While the review and advice is useful, there are still a few critical questions that need to be answered by automakers and their technology partners for this cure-all solution to distracted driving to take hold with lots of drivers. For Automaker infotainment packages Toyota Entune, Ford Sync, BMW's ConnectedDrive, Buick IntelliLink, and Cadillac Cue how seamlessly is Bluetooth integrated into the package? Is it obvious and easy to use? Click here to read three questions that need to be answered by automakers and technology suppliers, and the critical role dealers can play in making all of it work. The Article Is Bluetooth Really the Cure-All Solution for Distracted Driving? appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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