Mitsubishi Electric Reveals FLEXConnect Infotainment
Not to be mistaken with the Japanese automaker, Mitsubishi Electric has announced its new FLEXConnect infotainment system.
The company is a Tier 1 supplier in Mason, Ohio and hopes its latest technology will be used in 2018 model year vehicles, though no agreements have been signed with automakers. The system includes 10-inch, 720p screens for the front and rear passengers in addition to a tablet remote control system. Passengers in the vehicle are able to share media including videos, games and photos from screen to screen. FLEXConnect is also linked to the vehicle’s Ethernet network and supports Wi-Fi connectivity for multiple devices.
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Currently, navigation and audio systems account for 38 percent of Mitsubishi Electric’s U.S. product sales and the company supplies all backseat infotainment systems for the Chrysler Town & Country minivan and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV. According to the company, Apple, Google and Garmin all collaborated on the development of FLEXConnect.
[Source: Automotive News]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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