PRESS RELEASES
MirrorLink™ Developer Portal Now Open for Advance Registration - April 2, 2013
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the MirrorLink™ Developer Portal is now open for advance registration. Developers wishing to create apps enabled with the globally renowned car-connectivity standard can register to receive up-to-the-minute news on the portal’s official launch, scheduled to take place in the coming months. The CCC also announced it now has more than 100 worldwide members and authorized test labs. Read More.
MirrorLink™ 1.0 Device Specification Now Available for Download - February 11, 2013
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the MirrorLink™1.0 device specification is now available to the public for download. The milestone underscores the CCC’s commitment to open standards in the connected car ecosystem and is expected to quicken the pace of global MirrorLink deployments in cars, smartphones and aftermarket automotive electronics. Read More.
CCC Announces MirrorLink Tagline Contest Winners - February 6, 2013
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced first-, second- and third-place winners of its first and very popular MirrorLink Tagline Contest. The CCC invited drivers and passengers from around the world to submit witty one-liners to capture the best of what MirrorLink offers in the way of ease of use and increased safety on today’s roads. Read More.
MirrorLink™ Shortlisted for 2013 GSMA Global Mobile Awards - February 4, 2013
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced that MirrorLink™ has been shortlisted for a 2013 Global Mobile Award in the category of Best Mobile Product or Service for Automotive. Read More.
At CES 2013, Car Connectivity Consortium Puts App Developers in the Driver’s Seat - January 8, 2013
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced it has turned its full attention to mobile app developers in an effort to saturate the global marketplace with MirrorLink-enabled mobile apps. Activities commence today at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show and will culminate at the world’s first MirrorLink DevCon, taking place February 26 at the 2013 Mobile World Congress. Read More.
CCC Announces More Than 40 Products Are Now MirrorLink™-Certified - November 29, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced that more than 40 products are now MirrorLink™-certified. Developed by CCC members, MirrorLink is a car-connectivity standard for controlling a nearby smartphone from the steering wheel or via dashboard buttons and screens. Read More.
Car Connectivity Consortium Kicks Off MirrorLink Tagline Contest - November 13, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced a public contest to determine MirrorLink’s first tagline. Developed by CCC members, MirrorLink is a car-connectivity standard for controlling a nearby smartphone from the steering wheel or via dashboard buttons and screens. The contest begins today. Read More.
CCC Opens MirrorLink™ to App Developers
Drive-mode apps for better car-smartphone connectivity race to market in 2013 - November 7, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced it will open the MirrorLink™ standard to mobile application developers starting in Q1 2013. Members of the CCC approved timing at the CCC Summit, taking place November 7-8 in Tokyo. Read More.
Car Connectivity Consortiums's Highly Anticipated MirrorLink Summit and Technical Workshop to Take Place November 7-8 at the Westin Tokyo - September 26, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the 2012 MirrorLink Summit and Technical Workshop, which will take place November 7-8 at the Westin Tokyo. The event will focus on finalizing the MirrorLink API and certification program – and is open to all members of the connected-car ecosystem. Read More.
Nokia Veteran Alan Ewing Named Executive Director of the Car Connectivity Consortium - September 25, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced Nokia veteran Alan Ewing as its new executive director. A 14-year Nokia veteran, Ewing is a prominent figure in the global mobile industry and reflects a groundswell of support from automotive, smartphone and CE manufacturers for the CCC’s MirrorLink™ car connectivity standard. Read More.
CCC Congratulates Sony on Successful MirrorLink™ Rollout - August 15, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, congratulates Sony on the successful US rollout of Sony XAV-series MirrorLink™ aftermarket vehicle head units. Sony’s XAV-601BT and XAV-701HD are the first MirrorLink-certified aftermarket head units available in US stores and demonstrate a significant gathering of momentum as global automotive, mobile and consumer electronics brands coalesce around the standard. Sony’s support for MirrorLink will speed the path to safer, more enjoyable connected driving. Read More.
Car Connectivity Consortium Surpasses 50 Member Mark, Grows 50% in Q1 2012- May 9, 2012
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, congratulates Sony on the successful US rollout of Sony XAV-series MirrorLink™ aftermarket vehicle head units. Sony’s XAV-601BT and XAV-701HD are the first MirrorLink-certified aftermarket head units available in US stores and demonstrate a significant gathering of momentum as global automotive, mobile and consumer electronics brands coalesce around the standard. Sony’s support for MirrorLink will speed the path to safer, more enjoyable connected driving.
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced it has surpassed the 50 member mark. Having grown 50 percent in the first quarter of 2012 alone, and representing 70 percent of automotive and 70 percent of smartphone markets worldwide, the milestone represents a sharp increase in momentum for the MirrorLink™ standard. Read More.
Car Connectivity Consortium Unveils MirrorLink™ Roadmap - September 29, 2011
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today unveiled plans for its MirrorLink™ open industry standards solution at the Car Connectivity Consortium Summit 2011 press conference in Chicago. Panels, discussions and presentations conducted throughout the day addressed current and future smartphone connectivity for in-vehicle infotainment systems. Read More.
Car Connectivity Consortium Drives Smartphone In-Vehicle Infotainment Adoption with MirrorLink Open Standard Solution - September 12, 2011
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its MirrorLink™ trademark. MirrorLink offers global solutions for connecting mobile devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing unprecedented functionality through two-way links between smartphones and in-vehicle displays. Read More.
