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Google Maps Send-To-Car Service Expands 
By: Doug Caverly 2010-07-15 If Google has its way, the days of fumbling for a sheet of paper, figuring out how many of 18 turns you've already taken, and then squinting to read some small text - all while driving at 60 MPH - will soon be gone. The Google Maps Send-To-Car service grew to encompass more than 20 different vehicle brands yesterday.
Ford and GM are Google's latest partners, meaning Fords equipped with SYNC tech and Buicks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, GMCs, Hummers, Pontiacs, Saabs, and Saturns equipped with OnStar tech are now all covered. As for what, exactly, the Google Maps Send-To-Car service involves, it's very simple: a post on the LatLong Blog explained, "Prepare your route at your desk, send the destination to your car, and safely enjoy your ride - hands on the wheel, eyes on the road." This obviously represents a significant step forward compared to the old approach. Aside from the safety/looking-like-you-can't-drive issue, Google's solution should save paper and printer toner. What's more, since computerized systems should be better at recalculating a route than printed directions, people who tend to miss turns will now be less likely to get lost. As a result, Google's hoping to partner with additional car companies in the near future. Consumers should probably cross their fingers that the search giant gets its way. About the Author: Doug is a staff writer for SearchNewz, WebProNews, InternetFinancialNews, and SecurityProNews. |
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