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# Expanded Touchscreen Dashboard Cars
The Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG's New Dash Launched at CES 2014

By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-08 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cla45-amg
References: [autoguide](http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/tech-filled-cla45-amg-kia-soul-unveiled-ces.html) & [mercedes-benz](http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/canada/mpc/mpc_canada_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars.html)

The [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass) CLA45 AMG with QNX is so much more than just a pretty face. Although it looks like pure luxury, the interior is what will make your mouth drop with excitement and allure. The expanded touchscreen extends almost as far as the dashboard could be made. It extends 21-inches by seven-inches.

The [interface itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-digital-cockpit) will make you start pinching your pennies so you can one day own this car.

QNX has created an interface that far outweighs its 2013 reveal. The system can now run Android 4.3 Jellybean applications like iHeartRadio. It also offers fullband duplex stereo vehicle to vehicle calling.

QNX and its Car 2.0 platform are extraordinary inventions when it come to the [navigation system in the vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology). You don’t have to be sitting in the passenger or drivers seat to interact with the vehicle either. On a tablet you can add your favorite playlists or music.

A car of pure luxury for anyone able to get their hands on it.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Expanded Touchscreen Dashboards:** Opportunity for companies to develop larger and more interactive touchscreen dashboards for vehicles.
- **Integration of Android Applications:** Opportunity for developers to create more Android applications that can be seamlessly integrated into car interfaces.
- **Tablet-based Interactions with Vehicles:** Opportunity to develop tablet apps that allow users to interact with their vehicles remotely and customize their preferences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to enhance their vehicles with advanced touchscreen dashboards and seamless integration with mobile applications.
- **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative solutions for the automotive industry, such as improved navigation systems and tablet-based interactions.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create car-friendly apps and content that can be enjoyed through touchscreen dashboards and tablet interfaces.

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