QNX-powered Audi MMI framework to support Android Auto

This just in: Audi has announced that its Audi MMI mobile media application framework, which is built on the QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment, will support the new Android Auto connectivity solution.

The new feature will allow drivers to access Android-device car apps using Audi MMI displays and controls, which Audi has optimized for safe and intuitive operation on the road.

Audi states that the MMI system will still maintain its compatibility with other smartphones. Moreover, drivers will be able to switch between the Android view and Audi infotainment functions, as desired.

Audi is a long-standing customer of QNX Software Systems. Audi systems based on QNX technology include the recent Audi Virtual Cockpit and Audi Connect with Google Earth.

Audi plans to introduce Android Auto support in all-new models launched in 2015. For the complete story on Audi support for Android Auto, read the Audi press release.

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Europe May 2014

Outlander Is Number One Edition

With 7.783 units sold in May, the European EV market more than doubled sales regarding the same month last year.

Looking at the models ranking, the Outlander PHEV was again the Best Seller of the month, with 1.733 units, finally changing positions with the Nissan Leaf (Just 728 units sold, worst result of the year) and climbing to the YTD leadership for the first time, ending one year of Leaf dominance in The Old Continent.

Great month for the Renault Zoe, 785 units sold (Best month since last October), reaching #2 in May and although it's still #7 YTD, the french hatch is giving signs of recovery.

Pl	Europe	May	2014	%	'13Pl
1	Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV	1.733	6.047	18	2
2	Nissan Leaf	728	5.559	16	1
3	Tesla Model S	754	4.175	12	7
4	BMW i3	633	3.482	10	12
5	Volkswagen e-Up!	718	3.032	9	11
6	Volvo V60 Plug-In	701	2.902	8	4
7	Renault Zoe	785	2.653	8	2
8	Renault Kangoo ZE	378	1.484	4	5
9	Smart Fortwo ED	233	900	3	9
10	Renault Twizy	227	746	2	10
11	Bolloré Blue Car	105	449	1	16
12	Citröen C-Zero	123	356	1	15
13	Toyota Prius Plug-In	30	316	1	12
14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Mitsubishi I-Miev Opel Ampera Volkswagen e-Golf Porsche Panamera Plug-In Peugeot iOn Goupil G3 Peugeot Partner EV	50 16 262 58 80 22 20	313 288 277 242 229 170 144	1 1 1 1 1 0 0	14 8 N/A 21 18     17 22
	TOTAL	7.783	34.174

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