Integrating cell phone technology with the automotive world is an area in the spotlight right now.  Many large auto companies are working with technology giants to integrate car information with iPhones, Smartphones, and the like.

Nokia is one mobile giant that is working globally to make applications on multimedia phones that a car owner can use to communicate with their auto.  Currently, Nokia and the CE4A have released a “Terminal Mode technology specification” that they hope will be adopted as a standard for linking mobile apps and autos.  If this happens, your Chicago BMW m5 is going to get a lot more exciting!

The CE4A stands for Consumer Electronics for Automotive and is made up of five car companies:  Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and Volkswagen.  All are aiming at having their autos linked to a smartphone.  How handy would it be for a Chicago 3 series owner to have an app on her Smartphone where she could access how much gas is left in the tank, for example.  She could then plan before getting into the car if she can make it to the mall before stopping off for gas after work!  This is just one illustration of the way personal phones like this might be able to work with the car.

A spokesperson for Nokia states that the company is eager to partner with automotive companies and provide their services in providing apps.  All of this makes you wonder if someday you’ll be able to drive your car from the Smartphone without having to physically be behind the wheel…. Not very safe, but with the way Chicago BMW m5 models are advancing these days, you never know!

I myself do not own a Smartphone, but people I’ve talked to who do and who also own a Chicago 3 series are very eager for Nokia’s developments to be implemented soon.  They say being linked to their car through their phone will help them keep their car more up to date with service, for example, and they would also like to have safety feature apps. Definitely some good thoughts there.  We’ll see what happens with it all!