The best technology from the 2016 North American International Auto Show

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

The automotive industry are the originators of the notion to push ‘new and improved,’ models yearly. Be it a new variants of beloved marquees, the addition of more chrome or fins, to moving the needle on performance, fuel economy, safety and of course, price.

Detroit, MI – Just days after the car-heavy International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas wrapped up, many expected the Detroit Auto Show to focus on new technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, improved driver assistive technologies, electrification and autonomous driving technology to name but a few.

Just like the consumer technology industry, the motoring world thrives on iteration and upgrade cycles and game changing breakthroughs. 

The automotive industry are the originators of the notion to push ‘new and improved,’ models yearly. Be it a new variants of beloved marquees, the addition of more chrome or fins, to moving the needle on performance, fuel economy, safety and of course, price.

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SlideShow: 2014 Canadian International Autoshow

Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The 2014 Canadian International Autoshow is in full swing in Downtown Toronto. I had the chance to check out the exhibit briefly yesterday and here are some of the things that caught my eye. It is best to come early and have a plan (i.e. go see the models or carmakers you're most interested in). Once the crowds arrive, the venue can get extremely crowded. They also have a silly way of controlling crowds by placing barriers between escalators. This means you need to walk around more than necessary, very inconvenient specially if you're toting a stroller. 

Things worth seeing include the new Mustang and the sleek new Corvette Stingray. Mazda showcased some 3D printers, Range Rover shows a cross-section of one of their SUV's, there was an abundance of hybrid and electric vehicle concepts and I'm sure there was a lot more that I missed. Still, the best place to see the auto industry and innovations, the Canadian International Autoshow is ongoing until February 23rd.

Microsoft's Lync technology enhances Subaru's business through collaboration

George Hamin, Subaru Canada's Director of eBusiness and Information Systems: "Lync has helped us improve decision making and intelligence sharing, as well as help reduce travel costs. It drives enriched conversations, no matter where we are or what device we're using, and results in better informed people who make smarter decisions."By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Together with Microsoft Canada, Subaru demonstrated how Microsoft Lync can be used to drive employee collaboration - anytime, virtually anywhere - allowing this dynamic company to drive business forward in a highly competitive market where it is one of the smaller players.

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