Car with wifi 2014

2014 Ford Figo comes with in-car Wi-Fi, other ‘smart’ features

In-car technology and connectivity is the latest fad in terms of bells and whistles in the automobile industry.

By Nandini Sen Gupta
CHENNAI: In-car technology and connectivity is the latest fad in terms of bells and whistles in the automobile industry.

In keeping with that trend, Ford India has announced the launch of 2014 model year Figo with enhanced features, including in-car Wi-Fi. Offered to customers as a special value pack, 2014 Ford Figo will include a Wi-Fi dongle, colour-coordinated seat covers and LED interior lighting at Rs 9,790 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Ford has included Driver Side Airbag and Power Adjust Mirrors in the ZXi variant of the 2014 Ford Figo. The base EXi version will now offer Bluetooth Connectivity, 2 DIN Audio — CD, FM, MP3, Aux-in, USB and 4 Speakers & Roof antenna as part of the standard offering.

“At Ford, we believe in democratization of technology and have been driving consumer focused innovation across our product range. Ford Figo was the first car in its segment to introduce Bluetooth connectivity and is setting a benchmark by offering internet connectivity on-the-go,” said Vinay Piparsania, executive director, marketing, sales and service, Ford India.

The 2014 Ford Figo will be launched through a campaign “Smart Is The New Cool” highlighting the car’s mobile and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 2014 Ford Figo range will continue to offer a comprehensive two-year or 100,000 kilometer warranty. Ford will also be offering ‘Happy Pocket Service’ with comprehensive scheduled service at a competitive price starting at Rs 2,199. The car will be available in Kinetic Blue, Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Chill Metallic, Panther Black, Sea Grey , Paprika Red and Mars Red, which is a new colour.

Ford has recently unveiled its global compact sedan concept just before the Auto Expo. The concept marks the company’s entry into the fast-growing sub-4 metre sedan segment in India.

The sedan would come with a 1.2 litre petrol and 1.4 litre diesel engines which is what currently powers Figo. The new sedan would also likely get the 1 litre EcoBoost engine which currently powers its best-selling Ecosport compact SUV model.

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Cars with WiFi

We’d all be a bit lost without the internet, sometimes literally — here are some of the best cars with WiFi

Many argue that the internet is an essential part of modern life. No matter what your views on this particular debate, there is no denying that having access to a sea of endless search results is a huge help in countless situations. While in your car you may want to find somewhere to eat, somewhere to park, or even, somewhere to charge it.

Technological advances now allow your car to be a two-tonne WiFi hotspot. There’s no denying that it will keep the kids occupied in the back on a long journey too. But why use WiFi instead of just your mobile data?

For one, WiFi is more reliable. WiFi systems in cars use antennae, usually attached to the roof. This makes the signal much more dependable, which is useful if your passengers are playing an important online game, or streaming a film . It’s also important to remember that some devices, including some tablets, don’t have data streaming capabilities and need a WiFi connection in order to get online. Of course, you can tether off your phone, but some network providers charge even more money to allow you to do that.

Here are our top eight cars with WiFi. Continue reading for our verdict, or, click the button below to get searching for cars WiFi.

Best cars with wifi

1. BMW 5 Series

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BMW’s 5 Series is a good looking and spacious family car that is much more agile than most of its competitors. Business users love them as well thanks to powerful and economical diesel engines.

BMW’s Car Hotspot LTE allows up to 10 passengers to connect to the car’s WiFi, making it one of the best around. The car is connected via the built-in SIM card with a fee-based hotspot plan from a service provider. You’ll need to buy a data tariff for this service at an extra cost.

2. Mercedes A-Class

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The current Mercedes A-Class is a very different and far better car than the earlier models to wear the name. Great looks, a high-quality feel both inside and out, and plenty of technology ensure that you are well aware of this car’s more premium status.

One such technology is the onboard wifi hotspot. When paired with the Mercedes Me app, this allows you to control a number of the A-Class’ features from your phone — such as the central locking, climate control and windows. You can also locate the car when it’s parked, useful for a forgetful moment.

3. Volvo XC90

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Luxurious, safe, and well-connected. The Volvo XC90 does it all. Volvo is well known for its safety features, but as of late, it’s also becoming famed for its depth and breadth of technological advances.

Volvo calls its WiFi system On Call, and it’s a subscription-based service. That means that owners need to buy a SIM card to use it. Generally, the subscription is thrown in for the price, but an extension will incur an extra cost . It does allow you to monitor fuel levels and service intervals via an app though, which is more than a bit helpful.

4. Toyota Prius

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The Toyota Prius is the grandfather of the hybrid, as well the de-facto choice for those wanting a car that’s powered by both petrol and electricity. As you’d expect of a car so closely linked to technology, the Prius comes with WiFi.

Toyota’s Touch 2 with Go Plus system doesn’t allow you to install a SIM card, you’ll need to connect it via your mobile — which means it will use your data. However , if you have an unlimited data phone plan, this means you don’t need to take out a separate subscription.

5. Audi A3

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Another upmarket family hatchback like the A-Class mentioned above , the A3 is probably the most solid and grown-up of the lot, it’s also carrying a lot of tech, too.

The Audi Connect entertainment system brings with it in-car WiFi that allows up to eight devices to connect to it. This advanced system also allows the driver to scroll through their Twitter feed, and write Tweets through voice recognition software.

6. Ford Focus

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When the latest Ford Focus arrived it brought a host of new and convenient technology, ensuring this popular family car remains one of the best value and more usable cars day-to-day.

Included with the Focus is the FordPass Connect system. This brings with it a WiFi hotspot for up to 10 devices, as well as live updates for the satnav. It also includes Ford’s latest SYNC 3 entertainment system, which has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay , too.

7. Lexus RX

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Lexus cars are some of the most well-made in the world, and you’ll have seen the proof if you regularly pay attention to the Auto Express Driver Power survey. The RX SUV is no exception, with a sharp design to set it apart from the pack, high-quality materials all-round and a near-silent driving experience.

The Lexus Hotspot allows up to ten WiFi devices to connect to it. It is yet to be upgraded from 4G to 5G, but should still provide a steady and fast enough connection for most needs.

8. Tesla Model S

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Tesla has rapidly gained itself a reputation for being at the top of the league in regards to technology, so it probably comes as no surprise that the Model S makes an appearance on this list.

The Model S’ hotspot will allow up to seven devices to use it at a time (useful because the Model S can seat up to seven people), and also ensures that the multitude of onboard systems are constantly kept up to date.

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Does in Car WiFi Work?

In car technology and communication has come so far in the past 20 years that it would be incomprehensible to a plug-in mobile bag-phone user in 1994. Revolutions in navigation, audio and downloadable apps have changed the way we spend time in our automobiles.

And now we are on the cusp of the next big automotive technology advancement: in-car WiFi. For a while now cars have been capable of becoming WiFi hotspots as long as there was an existing signal from a mobile device to piggy-back off of.

But now cars can become mobile WiFi hotspots in their own right. Simply sign up for a data plan, install a SIM card and BAM, mobile internet ready to power anything from phones to tablets to laptops. This all sounds great for passengers and rear seat business workers who need to be connect at all times.

The question remains though, is it any good? To find out I borrowed a 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe with GM’s Onstar 4GLTE loaded up and ready to rock. My goal was to test the car in a variety of situations to see if car-based WiFi is a novelty or robust enough for real use. Follow the adventure by revisiting this post several times today as it will constantly be updated with results and my findings.

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After a week with the ATS Coupe and 4GLTE WiFi, I came to two conclusions. First, in car WiFi works and the system is fast. The amount of possibilities for websites and programs that could be run off of the car’s infotainment system are endless and the ability to create a WiFi hotspot for passengers is great. I foresee this being offered in virtually every car within the next 5-10 years, as long as it’s a quick and reliable as the system used by Cadillac.

My other conclusion has to with the vast amounts of technology we are stuffing into cars today. Automobiles have become rolling supercomputers as much as they are mechanical devices. And like virtually every advanced, software driven piece of equipment out there, every once and a while the system has a glitch. This is by no means a Cadillac specific issue either; I’ve had system issues with several other manufactures as well, such as Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Mazda to name a few.

As we continue to push the technological envelope for automobiles and make them smarter and more advanced, we’re just going to have to live with the odd glitch and/or firmware/software update just like we do with every other piece of advanced technology.

• Engine: 3.6 L V6, 321 HP, 275 lb-ft.
• Transmission: Six-speed automatic
  
• Fuel economy (US): 19 MPG city, 28 MPG Hwy, 20.8 MPG observed average
• Fuel economy (CDN): 12.8 L/100 km city, 8.4 L/100 km Hwy, 11.3 L/100 km observed average
• Price (US): Base ATS Coupe begins at $38,990 after destination charges,
• Price (CDN): Base ATS Coupe begins at $43,140 after destination charges, $57,945 as tested.

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