Concept car out. Reference vehicle in.

Our big announcement for Telematics Update is that we are not showing a concept car. Odd news, you say. The truth is, we're not building a concept car because we are building a reference vehicle. Splitting hairs? Not really.

Unlike the Corvette and the Porsche, our demo for this show will be based on the exact same technology that our customers are using today to design their next-generation systems.

So why vehicle instead of car? Is it a truck? Nope. A van? Negative. What about a motorcycle? Double negative.

I was hoping to give you a sneak peek at what we are working on but I'm not allowed to give away the details. However, I did manage to get these shots – let me know if you can see the vehicle. :-)


 

A cool surprise at the Elektrobit auto summit

Recently, our good friends at Elektrobit invited the QNX team to participate in their German Executive Automotive Summit. It was an outstanding event with all of the leading OEMs and tier ones represented. The day was filled with engaging speakers and plenty of opportunities to network.

Elektrobit held the event in a small castle near Erlangen. In the courtyard, several cars featuring Elektrobit technology (and, in almost all cases, QNX technology) were on display. The car from Delphi was especially interesting. It's a full-blown race car, complete with everything you'd expect in a track vehicle — but it also has two rear seats. These seats allow mere mortals like you and I to vicariously share the racing experience with a professional driver at the wheel.



As I stood next to it, drooling, I noticed that it was equipped with an infotainment system, mounted on the back of the driver's seat. I leaned in to have a closer look and, to my delight, saw that it was running the QNX OS. Who knew?

Renault revealed Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car

Renault has revealed Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car which is a limited edition version car.

The Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car is powered with 1.6 litre 16V engine which produces 133hp and 160Nm of peak torque. The fuel consumption of the car is 6.5 litres/100km and CO2 emissions of 150g/km. The ‘Cup' chassis lowers car ride height by 4mm and enhances performance by reducing weight transfer.

The Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car interior features yellow stitching for steering wheel, seats and dash cowling, gloss black inserts for dashboard and audio console. Gloss black color also used for rev counter housing and side air vents. The car has new First audio system and R.S. Monitor. The car is emphasized with numbered FIA 2011 World Champion plaque and Renault Sport logo inlay for gear lever knob.

The Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car exterior features of forceful front end styling and large vertically mounted logo set to black background. The car front bumper includes Formula 1 style blade, sporty feel of rear end is accentuated by bigger wheel arches, lip spoiler and diffuser. The car features Pearlescent Black body colour contrasts with Sirius Yellow to highlight sporty calling of Red Bull Racing RB7 limited edition version. The car is improved with black 17-inch Gana wheels, roof decal and door decals in colours of Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team.

The Renault Twingo RS Red Bull Racing RB7 car is available in more than 10 markets. The car ordering will start on June 2012.