Now that it's willing to talk, Pioneer claims that the radio and audio system is "the first in-vehicle product designed to utilize the processing power, storage capacity, network connectivity and apps of the iPhone and iPod Touch as the primary source for its information and entertainment capabilities."

That does sound a lot like what Mini Connected and, in a more platform-agnostic sense, Ford Sync are doing. Pioneer said it couldn't speak to the similarity of those systems, but Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for Pioneer's car-electronics division, briefed us on installation of the device and what Pioneer is doing to minimize driver distraction.

Now that it's willing to talk, Pioneer claims that the radio and audio system is "the first in-vehicle product designed to utilize the processing power, storage capacity, network connectivity and apps of the iPhone and iPod Touch as the primary source for its information and entertainment capabilities."

That does sound a lot like what Mini Connected and, in a more platform-agnostic sense, Ford Sync are doing. Pioneer said it couldn't speak to the similarity of those systems, but Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for Pioneer's car-electronics division, briefed us on installation of the device and what Pioneer is doing to minimize driver distraction.

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The new BMW X6 has a choice of a 400- or 300-hp engines

BMW released details about the changes to the X6 crossover. The 2013 model gets light-emitting diodes front and rear, an optional third-row bench seat and choices in engine power, leather and wheel size.

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The new BMW X6 has a choice of a 400- or 300-hp engines

BMW released details about the changes to the X6 crossover. The 2013 model gets light-emitting diodes front and rear, an optional third-row bench seat and choices in engine power, leather and wheel size.

Diesel engines are slated for the M Performance versions of the BMW X6 and X5.
BMW is pinning its hopes of increased performance-car sales success on a tri-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine set to make its public debut in a range of potent all-wheel-drive, M division-developed models at the Geneva motor show in March

Diesel engines are slated for the M Performance versions of the BMW X6 and X5.
BMW is pinning its hopes of increased performance-car sales success on a tri-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine set to make its public debut in a range of potent all-wheel-drive, M division-developed models at the Geneva motor show in March

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The 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe is pictured here in production guise for the first time.

The 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe, pictured here in production guise for the first time, arrives just 20 months after it was previewed as a concept car at the 2010 Beijing motor show. It joins the existing coupe and convertible in an expanded range of 6-series models aiming to attract buyers who place greater emphasis on outright style than sheer practicality. It will make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva motor show.

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The 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe is pictured here in production guise for the first time.

The 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe, pictured here in production guise for the first time, arrives just 20 months after it was previewed as a concept car at the 2010 Beijing motor show. It joins the existing coupe and convertible in an expanded range of 6-series models aiming to attract buyers who place greater emphasis on outright style than sheer practicality. It will make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva motor show.

BMW is making 5,000 miniature copies of Jeff Koons' Art Car.

BMW is making 5,000 miniature copies of Jeff Koons' Art Car.

Dubbed by the media as the Q6, the sporty, low-roof crossover will fit between Audi's Q7 and Q5 to rival the BMW X6 (shown).

Audi will launch a rival to the BMW X6 and may add a challenger to the Bavarian automaker's X4, a top Volkswagen executive told Automotive News Europe.

Dubbed by the media as the Q6, the sporty, low-roof crossover will fit between Audi's Q7 and Q5 to rival the BMW X6 (shown).

Audi will launch a rival to the BMW X6 and may add a challenger to the Bavarian automaker's X4, a top Volkswagen executive told Automotive News Europe.

The ad's theme is still under wraps, but it will revolve around the benefits of LEDs, which Audi says is its signature.

Audi will air an ad during the Super Bowl for the fifth consecutive year. The company will use the big game to display the LED headlights on the juiced-up 2013 Audi S7 sedan.

The ad's theme is still under wraps, but it will revolve around the benefits of LEDs, which Audi says is its signature.

Audi will air an ad during the Super Bowl for the fifth consecutive year. The company will use the big game to display the LED headlights on the juiced-up 2013 Audi S7 sedan.

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The Audi A1 quattro has 252 hp.

Audi is poised to take the supercompact class by storm with a wild 252-hp, all-wheel-drive version of the A1.

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The Audi A1 quattro has 252 hp.

Audi is poised to take the supercompact class by storm with a wild 252-hp, all-wheel-drive version of the A1.

The blacked-out Jeep Grand Cherokee concept will likely go on sale this spring.

Jeep rolled out a new trim package for the Grand Cherokee on Wednesday and is running a contest on the Internet to give it a name.

The blacked-out Jeep Grand Cherokee concept will likely go on sale this spring.

Jeep rolled out a new trim package for the Grand Cherokee on Wednesday and is running a contest on the Internet to give it a name.