IntelliLink to be Introduced in 2012 Models
Published Monday, 09 May, 2011 by Blake Arbogast. Categories: Buick, GMC.
Gone are the days when a cell phone was chosen purely by its ability to place and receive calls. With the advent of the smartphone, having apps that combine practicality with functionality are swiftly becoming the norm. Smartphones such as the iPhone and Android allow us to read the newspaper, watch YouTube videos, and get directions all with the touch of a button.GM is looking to cash in on the smartphone craze, and directly compete with the Ford SYNC, with its MyLink system that is scheduled to come out later this year on Chevrolet models, and will soon be expanding it into the Buick and GMC brands. It is being changed to IntelliLink for new Buick and GMC models, but will be virtually identical to MyLink. The newest models to feature this top of the li ne technology are the 2012 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, and Verano, and the 2012 GMC Terrain.
Voice commands will allow the driver to place hands-free calls and hear them through the speakers or Bluetooth technology. These same commands can change radio stations, shuffle through apps, or control MP3 players. The phones can be synchronized via USB or Bluetooth, and can also be controlled with a dashboard touch screen or steering wheel buttons. Seamlessly a driver of an IntelliLink enabled vehicle will be able to switch between PANDORA, XM, and FM Radio stations, all while being able to take phone calls or even use a GPS.
What could this new technology lead to? With an IntelliLink app, if you forget where you park, perhaps your phone could display where your car is. Lock your keys up? Enter a password on your phone, and your car is unlocked. Has your car been stolen? Enter the same password and the car shuts off and locks the would-be culprit in (should you choose), all while dialing the police and showing the car's location. The masterminds at GM will no doubt continue to strive to put their Buick and GMC products on the cutting edge, and this is an exciting proposition for any would be new car owners.
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