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Hyundai: CarPlay in Sonata in Q1

According to Parks Associates, 40 million U.S. vehicles will be connected to the Internet, Mediapost reports. And, when car owners in broadband households go to purchase their next vehicle, 64% said they want integrated support for at least one connected activity in the car. Park Associates’ survey indicated that consumers also want wider adoption of Apple and Android in-vehicle software, as well as more access to music apps.

From the article "Hyundai: CarPlay in Sonata in Q1" by insideradio.com.

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