Blue&Me

Blue&Me is a system for Fiat Group cars based on Microsoft Auto and developed in a partnership (started in 2004) between Magneti Marelli (part of Fiat Group) and Microsoft Corporation. The system is based on modular structure which allows installation and use of arbitrary services.Cite web|url=http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/news/news.jsp?contentOID=1074078462|title=Blue&Me|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=fiat.com] The system offers Bluetooth and USB connectivity to mobile phones and personal media players. It also provides a hands-free system, allowing you to control all features by voice commands, using speech technology from Nuance Communications. Cite web|url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/feb06/02-28FiatMSGenShowPR.mspx|title=Blue&Me: Endless Infotainment Possibilities While on the Road|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=microsoft.com] With the help of Magneti Marelli the system is developed to be compatible with most mobile phones and media players.Cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeo.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/ALFAROMEO_COM/tech/tech.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1086512708.1190374178@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceaddmdfkdfjmcefecejgdfiidgnk.0&categoryOID=-1073801346|title=Blue & Me|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=alfaromeo.com] Cite web|url=http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/news/news.jsp?contentOID=1074078462|title=Blue&Me|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=fiat.com] "Blue&Me Nav" is an enhanced system which adds GPS navigation features.Cite web|url=http://www.motiontrends.com/2007/m07/Fiat/Fiat_500_blueandme.shtml|title=New Fiat 500 minicar: Blue&Me|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=motiontrends.com]

"EcoDrive" was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007 as a new service component which offers the ability to track driving efficiency. It collects and saves chem|CO|2 emissions levels and other data parameters to a USB key, which can then be connected to a PC and analyzed.Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2007/motor_shows/frankfurt/fiat/ecodrive/1109.html|title=11.09.2007 IN FRANKFURT FIAT AND MICROSOFT ANNOUNCE ECODRIVE|accessdate=2007-09-21|work=italiaspeed.com]

At the Bologna Motor Show 2007, Fiat will present a new portable navigation unit addition to the Blue&Me system called Blue&Me Map.Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2007/motor_shows/bologna/fiat/preview/blue_and_me_map.html|title=6.11.2007 FIAT TO LAUNCH NEW EVOLUTION OF BLUE& ME IN BOLOGNA|accessdate=2007-11-30|work=taliaspeed.com/2007/motor_shows]

Hundreds of thousands of Blue&Me users who have purchased the iPhone 3G or upgraded the first iphone to software version 2.0 and above have been frustrated to discover that the system is no longer compatible. Fact|date=October 2008

The system is exclusive to Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia cars and to Fiat Professional's light commercial vehicles.

Applications

*Alfa Romeo 159
*Alfa Romeo Brera
*Alfa Romeo Spider
*Fiat Croma
*Fiat Nuova 500
*Fiat Grande Punto
*Fiat Linea
*Fiat Nuova Bravo
*Lancia Ypsilon

Notes

External links

* [http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/news/news.jsp?contentOID=1074078462 Fiat page on the technology]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/feb06/02-28FiatMSGenShowPR.mspx Microsoft page on the technology]