Harman Promotes Automotive Technologies on Display at New York Auto Show

Harman spotlighted its automotive technologies on display in vehicles debuting Friday at the New York International Auto Show, which runs through April 3. The Maserati Levante uses Harman’s advanced platform with a multi-touch 8.4-inch SVGA screen and voice control system. In-vehicle add-ons include dual Bluetooth pairing and Harman’s Aha connected services that offer GPS and radio support, Harman said. The Porsche Macan has a 7-inch widescreen TFT touch screen and connects to the iPhone over Wi-Fi via Apple’s CarPlay and to other smartphones over Bluetooth, Harman said. The Macan navigation system supports real-time traffic information, Google Earth, Google Street View, 3D city maps and landscape representation, and it has automatic zoom for a clearer view of intersections, real-time traffic information and dynamic route guidance, Harman said. Mercedes bowed the GLC Coupe and AMG GLC43 at the Auto Show, and its Command online hub uses Harman connectivity and infotainment solutions for access to Google Street View; Google Earth, including 3D cities; local search; and real-time traffic information, said Harman. Users can stream music from smartphones via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi via the vehicle’s wireless hotspot, Harman said. A Lincoln Navigator concept vehicle features Harman’s QuantumLogic surround-sound technology, its Clari-Fi music reconstruction technology and a Revel speaker package, Harman said. The latest Toyota Prius packs Harman’s JBL audio with GreenEdge technology that’s said to deliver twice the performance with half the energy consumption of traditional audio components. GreenEdge audio components weigh less and take up less space in the car, “with no compromises to volume or sound authenticity,” said Harman. Hyundai unveiled the hybrid and electric Ioniq vehicle at the Auto Show, with Harman’s Infinity premium audio system with Clari-Fi music reconstruction technology, it said. Kia’s redesigned 2017 Cadenza sedan comes with a Harman Kardon sound system with Clari-Fi and next-gen QuantumLogic surround sound, said Harman. Subaru’s Impreza has a custom-tuned Harman Kardon sound system, it said.