Vehicle entertainment innovations are dominating the automotive market, which is now characterized by connectivity, customization and interactivity. Targeting these components are new approaches to sound systems, dashboards, calling and more, signifying new consumer-influenced shifts.
Adding further dimension to standard driver engagement concepts are music-inspired luxury cars and 3D car sound systems. High-tech elements are evidently essential to many developments that fall under the automobile entertainment branch, resulting in a slew of enticing offers and subsequent add-on products.
In terms of general attitudes, big players in this industry are taking note of a constant push to remain connected. There are several implications within this sector, especially as it continues to contend with modern phenomenons like the Internet of things.
Big players in this industry are taking
10 Vehicle Entertainment Innovations
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Music-Inspired Luxury Cars
The Rolls Royce Wraith 'Inspired By Music' Features Bespoke Speakers
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Multimedia Automobiles
This Concept for a Connected Car Integrates Your Netflix, Skype and More
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AR Vehicle Design Apps
The Volkswagen Design Team Uses Mobile AR Technology
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Sound-Blasting Cars
The Smart Forgigs Concept Car Packs an Insane Sound System
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Multipurpose Smartphone Buttons
The Satechi Bluetooth Media Button Can Be Used in Many Capacities
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Auto Audio Receivers
The GOgroove Lets You Seamlessly Stream Your Music and Host Hands-Free Calls
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Connected Luxury Car Concepts
Maserati's Qualcomm Concept Car Enhances Safety and Entertainment
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Smartphone Radio Streamers
The iClever Universal Wireless FM Transmitter Can Connect to Any Device
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3D Car Sound Systems
Audi's 3D Sound System Gives
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Connected Car Dashboards
Digital-Broadcast HD Radio is Brought On-Board the 2014 Mazda 3
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Android Auto Displays (UPDATE)
The Google-Powered Interface is Now Available in Hyundai Vehicles
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Automotive Trunk Theaters
The 'Mini Teater' Provides Entertainment from the Trunk of a Car
Related Ideas
Compact Driverless Cars
This Autonomous Smart Car Paves the Way for Safe Vehicular Transportation
Revolutionary Auto Announcements
The Mercedes Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion Concept Stuns at CES
Luxury Car-Inspired Boats
The Rolls Royce 450EX Yacht Concept is Insanely Sleek and Contemporary
Embellished Luxury Vehicles
Drive in Elegance in the New Fenice Rolls Royce Ghost
Autonomous Electric Vehicles
The Chevrolet FNR Concept Appeals to Young Chinese Consumers
Unique Unforgettable Umbrellas
The Davek Alert Umbrella Texts You So You Won't Leave It Behind
Futuristic Vintage Concept Cars
This Rolls Royce Concept Car Features Improved Maneuverability
Urbanized ATVs
Tackle the Rugged Landscape of Mall Parking Lots with the 'Hawk Zero S'
Ghostly Luxury Rides
The Mansory Rolls-Royce White Ghost is an All-White Stunner
Tricked Out Supercars
Project Kahn Upgrades the Porsche Panamera
Diagnostic Car Gadgets
The Connection Key Keeps Tabs On Your Car's Health
Integrated Phone Multimedia Dashboards
Apple Carplay Lets Users Use Apple Items Without a Phone
Streamlined USB Adaptors
This Laptop Accessory Seamlessly Blends with Your MacBook
Home Phone Smartphone Receivers
The POP Desk Harks Back to a Time When Phones Held Us in One Room
Augmented Snowboarding Goggles
The RideOn Goggles Helps Navigate the Slopes with Smart Projections
Augmented-Reality Driving Goggles
The New Glasses from BMW Allow Drivers to See Through Their Car
Motorist-Monitoring Autos
Smart Supervising Car Switches to Autonomous Mode If Your Skills Falter
Wireless In-Car Smartphone Docks
The Sony XSP-N1BT Smartphone Cradle Launched at CES 2014
85-Year-Old Concept Cars
The 1926 Rolls Royce 10EX is a Historical Concept Car Up for Auction
Augmented Reality Bike Helmets
This AR Cycling Helmet Prototype Boasts Blind-Spot Visualization
Lost Item-Tracking Transmitters
Just Like a Real Dog the Gadget Hound Finds Lost Items
Bespoke Luxury Cars
The Rolls Royce Suhail Collection Covers All Rolls Royce Models
Wireless Phone-Charging Accessories
Duracell Unveils its Duracell Powermat Adapter at CES 2014
Digital Windshield Displays
This High-Tech Windshield Includes Augmented Reality Features
Traffic Jam-Maneuvering Systems
Bosch Autonomous Driving Technology was Introduced at CES 2015
Versatile Music Developer Apps
The Universal Music Player App Lets You Create Develop Apps
AR Management Programs
Zurich Insurance Uses Augmented Reality to Help Managers Improve
Lifesaving Walking Sticks
The Survival Crutch Equips Climbers with Vitals for Health and Safety
Wireless Key Locators
The Smart Key Finder Helps Locate Misplaced Keys
Bejeweled Luxury Rides
The Crystal-Covered Rolls Royce is Adorned with Over a Million Gems
Self-Driving Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Prototype Has Been Revealed
Augmented Reality Cycling Glasses
This Hands-Free Device Provides Visual Updates During a Ride
Versatile Driverless Vehicles
The Vitreous Concept Car Seats Only Passengers for Observatory Rides
Auto Streaming Accessories
Griffin Technology's iTrip Collection Creates Convenient Travels
Wireless Charging Stations
CES 2015 Shows How Energous WattUp Can Power Devices from a Distance
High Performance Microcars
The ForTwo Brabus Xclusive Red Edition Receives a Sporty Revamp
Digital Car Dashboards
The Nvidia Drive CX Platform is Set to Power an Autonomous Vehicle
Bumblebee Smart Cars
The 'Sampdesign Neo' Has Three Wheels for a Safer Ride
V2V-Enabled Smart Cars
GM Unveils the Intuitive and Futuristic Design of the New Cadillac
Augmented Reality Airport Apps
'Mumbai T2' Uses AR for Mumbai International Airport Navigation
iDevice Gaming Controllers
The Satechi Wireless Gamepad Provides Action Gaming on the Go
Small Size Billboards
Smart Car's Rotating Billboard Ads Highlight Savings on Cost and Space
Tech-Equipped Dashboards
The Audi Q7 Virtual Cockpit Aids Drivers and Passengers
Auto Audio Receivers
The GOgroove Lets You Seamlessly Stream Your Music and Host Hands-Free Calls
Single-Screen Military Cockpits
Bell Helicopter's Display Panel Grants Tons of Imagery and Data
Wearable Cockpits
BAE Systems' Wearable Cockpit Won't Require Hardware Upgrades
Auto-Optimized Smartwatches
LG's Smartwatch for Audi Features webOS Software
Discreet Car Fresheners
The Perk Vent Wrap Auto Air Freshener is Virtually Undetectable
Waterproof Bike Mounts
The Satechi RideMate Offers Protection For Your Smartphone
Film-Projecting Cars
The Smart Forstars Vehicle Comes with a Built-In Projector for Movie Lovers
Steering Wheel Watch Mounts
The Satechi Apple Watch Mount Can Be Used in the Car or on a Bike
Lean-Controlled Concept Cars
The Chances Concept Vehicle Could Be Driven Without a License
Moving Theater Revivals
The Retro Movie Bus is Revamped and Back in Business
Autonomous Robo-Cars
The Servvan Robotic Vehicle Does All the Driving for You
One-Way Shared Cars
The New Zipcar ONE>WAY Lets You Pick Up, Drive and Park Anywhere
Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
Streaming Action Cam Transmitters
The GoPro HeroCast Transmitter Live-Streams HD Footage
Waterproof MP3 Watches
The Proof Offers an H20-Friendly Timepiece Option for the iPod Nano
Smartphone Dash Displays
The KW-V50BT Display Receiver Integrates Your Smartphone With Your Car
Purr-tastic Engines
These Hello Kitty Smart Cars are Cute and Petite
Compact Flash Triggers
The Flashq by Anita Yim Makes Off-Camera Flash Lighting Wireless
App-Controlled Presentation Tools
The X-Presenter Lets You Control Presentations From Your Phone
Bamboo Skincare Packaging
The Tay Skincare Line's Bamboo Packaging is Clean, Sustainable & Elegant
Self-Driving Add-Ons
The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto
Gesture-Controlled Speakers
Sugr Cube Sound System Responds to Taps, Pats and Tilts for Commands
Assistive Bluetooth Buttons
Announced at CES 2015, the BT Button Series Improves Accessibility
Call-Simulating Apps
The Knock Android App Replicates a Call Every Time You Send a Text
Hybrid Headphone Speakers
This 2-in-1 Sound System Transitions for Personal to Communal Emission
Subtely Upgraded Autos
The Smart ForTwo Car Receives Slight Adjustments
Luxury Coffin Cruisers
The Rolls Royce Phantom Hearse B12 is Fancy
Self-Driving Smart Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Doesn't Have Breaks or a Steering Wheel
Traffic-Altering Projects
This Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Dashboard Changes Lights
Computer Presentation Remotes
The Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer Helps Orchestrate Conferences
Smartphone Integrated Interfaces
Alpine's Apple Carplay Receiver Was Unveiled at CES
Pragmatic Wireless Sound Systems
The Rocki Sound System Connects Your Speakers Via WiFi
Augmented Holographic TVs
The Content on ARHT's 3D TVs Can Be Viewed Without 3D Glasses
Green Mobile Theaters
The Sol Cinema is a Solar-Powered Micro Movie House
Escher-Esque Sound Systems
This 3D Cross Speaker Emits Your Music in Many Directions
Fantastical Car Stunts
Nissan's Flash Dress Up Has Its Dayz Model Perform Magic
Adaptable Portable Speakers
The Soen Transit XS Can Be Mounted on Anything to Bring Tunes with You
Augmented Reality Calendars
We Are Royale's Interactive Calendar is Animated With a Mobile App
Driver-Assisting Discs
The CarVi Brings Futuristic Technology to Older Cars
Smart Travel Internet Routers
The Satechi Smart Travel Router Combines a Router & Travel Adapter
Digital Interface Projectors
The Touchjet Pond Turns Any Surface Into a Working Touchscreen
Iconic Movie Car Infographics
This Infographic Highlights Famous Cars of the Silver Screen
Auto Music Services
The Chevrolet AppShop Brings Beats Music to Your Car's Dashboard
Movie-Driven Car Promotions
Starlite Urban Drive-in Theater Created by Volvo Brand
Roving Theater Trucks
This Portable Cinema Delivery Truck Took a Movie to the People
Budget-Friendly Connected Car Kits
The Hyundai Display Audio System is Designed for Lower-End Cars
Auto-Enabled Thermostats
Nest Smart Thermostat Partners with Automatic Smart Driving Monitor
Conversational Interface Builders
This Service Will Build Intelligent Speech Interfaces for You
Touchable iPod Auto Connectors
The iKit Autocon FM Transmitter Doubles as a Hands-Free Kit
Immersive Cinematic Driving Apps
This App Brings Adventure to Virtual BMW i3 Electric Car Drivers
Wooden Sound Installations
The New Sound Installation by Zimoun Employs Roof Laths and Rope
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Wickr App Offers Privacy and Control
Handheld Home Monitors
Launched at CES 2015, iDevices Switch Organizes Home Management
Crash-Preventing Droid Docks
The Aura Smartphone Car Dock Makes Using Your Phone on the Road Safer
Subscription-Free Broadcast Radio
Nissan is Now Offering Factory-Installed HD Radio Technology
Waterproof Tablet Cases
Satechi's Latest Tech Accessory Product Floats and Resists Water
Smartphone-Enabled Auto Copilots
Retrofit Your Older Car with the CarVi Driver's Assistant App
Touchscreen Table Solutions
Sharetable Converts a Traditional Desktop Into a Data Sharing Screen
Micro-Sized Theater Ads
This Smart Car Ad Shows How Easy the Car Fits into Any Parking Space
Gesture Recognition Interfaces
BMW Debuts a Gesture Recognition Interface for CES
App-Boosting Platforms
The 'Golgi' Data Transfer Platform Can Make Apps Load Up to 20 Times Faster
Digitized Car Displays
This Interactive Kiosk Shares Auto Features with Potential Buyers