2012 Automotive Technology of the Year Award

Awarding the year's successes in auto technology

Join AOL Autos and our experienced panel of judges as we challenge the auto technology industry to show us the best of the best in new car technology.

The deadline to nominate is September 30, 2012.

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From The Editor's Dashboard

New technology is constantly being developed that makes vehicles more communicative with the road. In our efforts to separate the good from the great when it comes to new cars, SUVs and trucks, we have begun putting several of our Technology of the Year nominees to the test. So far, some of our judges have evaluated BMW's Light Spot and ConnectedDrive, OnStar FMV, and Ford's new iteration of Sync and MyFord Touch. While we are testing, though, there is more saber rattling from the Federal government about severely limiting in-car tech that connects the driver with smartphone functions. Even we admit we aren't sure it's a good thing to have Facebook newsfeeds piped through to the driver.

The challenge continues.

David Kiley
Editor-in-Chief, AOL Autos

News and Updates

A Cautionary Tale For Drivers Seeking To Stay Connected Posted May 10th 2012 at 7:45PM by AOL Autos Staff

In case you're enamored with using your handheld devices while driving, or automotive connectivity in general, here's a cautionary reminder that, ...

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Ford Sync Peers Ahead To Video-Streaming Future Posted Apr 30th 2012 at 4:45PM by Peter Bigelow

In the olden days, a car was never going to be newer than it was at the moment a customer drove it out of the dealership parking lot. ...

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Google Exec: Self-Driving Cars Could Reach Consumers Within A Decade Posted Apr 30th 2012 at 11:13AM by Scott Burgess

Google Inc. wants cars, not people, to do the driving in the near future and is approaching car makers to see if they can partner on a project. ...

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Ford Introduces Open-Source Platform, OpenXC, So Developers Can Create Automotive Apps Posted Feb 28th 2012 at 1:33PM by Peter Bigelow

Want to let business associates know you're running late for a meeting, but can't take the time to compose an email while driving? Want to let family ...

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Volkswagen's Next Infotainment System Will Use Touchscreens, Proximity Sensors Posted Feb 7th 2012 at 10:00AM by AOL Autos Staff

The all-new Modular Infotainment System on the upcoming Volkswagen Golf could set new marks for both high-end and entry-level navigation and ...

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