A8/S8 2011 Audi A8: The first production vehicle equipped with Google Earth

[Wolfgang]

From:

2011 Audi A8: The first production vehicle equipped with Google Earth — Autoblog

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Now will that have 'Street View' as well, because if so, then that really is the fashizzle in tha shanizzle for SatNav.

 

[klier]

lol, that's pretty awesome imo.

 

[jack]

google already knows nearly everything about me, do i really want google to know my realtime driving destinations?

 

[EnI]

google already knows nearly everything about me, do i really want google to know my realtime driving destinations?

Yes, and based on the history of your internet usage (which sites did you visit, what mails did you send etc) the google Nav will suggest to you the sites on the road you may visit en route.

Eg. to us MB, BMW, Audi & Porsche dealerships locations will be suggested.

 

[Wolfgang]

One can also send one's DNA to google/23andme.



https://www.23andme.com/

 

[jack]

Yes, and based on the history of your internet usage (which sites did you visit, what mails did you send etc) the google Nav will suggest to you the sites on the road you may visit en route.

Eg. to us MB, BMW, Audi & Porsche dealerships locations will be suggested.

its not as if they don't do that already

 

[EnI]

its not as if they don't do that already

But not en route.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

I wonder if this Google thing could be taken a step or two further.

How about looking up your driving route on your home pc/laptop, saving that route, and then when you start your car up, the route is dowloaded and ready on your Screen even before you get your seatbelt on.

Or, you could plan to see a number of destination (attractions), or stores, or a fun night out hitting a few different places. Save your itinerary on Google Maps at home (or on your phone), and then have it loaded and ready when you get in your car.

 

[Gullwing]

I wonder if this Google thing could be taken a step or two further.

How about looking up your driving route on your home pc/laptop, saving that route, and then when you start your car up, the route is dowloaded and ready on your Screen even before you get your seatbelt on.

There is already a system like that, you can email your route to the car...


It should have street view, I have that on my phone

 

[Potential]

DISLIKE the buttons that have no use on the dash!

 

[Wolfgang]

There is already a system like that, you can email your route to the car...

Correct.

Here's some info:

Search and Send

Giving you the ability to send destinations from a computer or Web-enabled mobile device directly to your vehicle's navigation system, Search & Send provides the flexibility to plan routes at your leisure.(1) Simply search for an address or a Point of Interest (POI) online using Google(TM) Maps, enter the email address associated with your mbrace account and click "Send." Then when ready, push the i-Button in your Mercedes-Benz to download the Search & Send destination to your vehicle's navigation system. From there, you'll be prompted to either start route guidance immediately or to save the information in the system's memory for later use.

From:

Mercedes-Benz - Home of C, E, S, CLK, CLS, CL, SLK, SL, SLR, R, GLK, M, GL, G Class

 

[EnI]

BMW also offer this service as well - using Google Maps. Saving route, download it in the car, and use it in car NAV.

 

[VroomVroom]

DISLIKE the buttons that have no use on the dash!

I was thinking the same, it's the same situation with the Porsche Panamera (spelt wrong). You he to opt for the higher package to fill in all the buttons!

 

[Mockenrue]

I don't mind them as much as that awful clock. It's the only thing I dislike about the D4.