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Volvo's New VNL Series Semi Trucks Include CarPlay Support

Volvo Trucks today unveiled (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volvo-trucks-unveils-highly-anticipated-new-vnl-series-300485520.html) its new line of VNL long-haul semi trucks (https://www.volvotrucks.us/trucks/vnl/), which come equipped with CarPlay and several other comfort-oriented technologies.





Designed for professional drivers who travel over long distances, the VNL series trucks include what Volvo says is an "all-new" dashboard with a 5-inch color display that offers up trip and diagnostic data plus a 7-inch color touchscreen that supports CarPlay, a backup camera, and navigation features.





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With CarPlay support, drivers are able to access their music, incoming phone calls, messages, and other content safely through a direct connection with the iPhone. Along with the touchscreen, CarPlay controls can be accessed through a smart steering wheel that puts controls for nearly all interface functions right at a driver's fingertips.





CarPlay is just one of the many driver perks built into the truck, which also includes an adjustable steering column, ergonomic seats with heating and ventilation, and sleeper cabs with a reclining bunk.





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The VNL trucks come in a range of configurations, including a new 70-inch sleeper in Volvo VNL 760 and 740 models.





Though CarPlay was first officially unveiled in March of 2014 (https://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/03/apple-announces-carplay/), wide availability of the feature didn't come until mid-2015. Since then, hundreds of manufacturers have built CarPlay support into their vehicles, and many aftermarket solutions have been made available. Apple maintains a list (https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/available-models/) of vehicles that support CarPlay on its website.

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Source: Volvo's New VNL Series Semi Trucks Include CarPlay Support (https://www.macrumors.com/2017/07/11/volvo-vnl-semi-trucks-feature-carplay/)