NEW ORLEANS--May 9, 2012: The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), anorganization driving global innovation for phone-centric carconnectivity solutions, today announced it has surpassed the 50member mark. Having grown 50 percent in the first quarter of 2012alone, and representing 70 percent of automotive and 70 percent ofsmartphone markets worldwide, the milestone represents a sharpincrease in momentum for the MirrorLink standard. The CCC made theannouncement at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 to reflectheightened coordination between the mobile, automotive and consumerelectronics industries to make connected driving safer, moreintuitive and more enjoyable. "Whether it's navigation, music or beyond, consumers expectaccess to a wide range of smartphone services wherever they go.MirrorLink is a simple, elegant and powerful method of accessingessential apps without having to take hands off the wheel or eyesoff the road." As of today, the CCC's total member count is 58, a significantnumber given the group is only 14 months old.
Of the total, 20members joined in the first quarter of 2012. Complementing thisswift rise to prominence, the CCC also announced a pivotal updateto MirrorLink that will enable a much larger ecosystem ofdevelopers to create software applications for cars. "Support from the most prestigious brands in the industry bodesextremely well for MirrorLink's long-term health and makes adoptingthe standard more attractive for those who are as yet undecided,"said Car Connectivity Consortium Chairman and President MikaRytkonen. "Whether it's navigation, music or beyond, consumersexpect access to a wide range of smartphone services wherever theygo. MirrorLink is a simple, elegant and powerful method ofaccessing essential apps without having to take hands off the wheelor eyes off the road." The latest companies to join the CCC include BMW, Fiat, Ford, KDDI,Renault, JVC Kenwood, Fujitsu, HARMAN, Pioneer and others.
Togetherthey are creating an easy-to-use solution allowing consumers toconnect any MirrorLink-enabled smartphone with anyMirrorLink-enabled vehicle system for access to a wide variety ofapplications certified for in-car use. "The CCC is very pleased to see our membership reach thismilestone," said Car Connectivity Consortium Ecosystem WorkgroupChair Alfred Tom. "With the biggest names in the auto, mobile andconsumer electronics industries collaborating on a seamlessconnected-car experience, the opportunities for innovation arevirtually limitless." About the Car Connectivity Consortium The Car Connectivity Consortium is dedicated to cross-industrycollaboration in developing MirrorLink global standards andsolutions for smartphone and in-vehicle connectivity. CarConnectivity Consortium members are among the world's leadingautomotive, mobile communications and consumer electronics industrycompanies, including Alpine, BMW AG, Daimler, Delphi, Fiat GroupAutomobiles, Ford, Fujitsu Ten Corporation of America, GeneralMotors, Garmin International, Harman, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., HTC,Hyundai Motor Company, JVC Kenwood Corporation, KDDI Corporation,LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Motorola Mobility,Nokia, Panasonic, Pioneer Corporation, PSA Automotive, QNX SoftwareSystems, Ltd., Renault SAS, Renesas Electronics Corporation,Samsung, Sony Corporation, Sony Ericsson AB, Toyota, Volkswagen andmany others. The Car Connectivity Consortium is open for anycompany to join.
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