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Matt Highstrom – Developing Cadillac CUE
February 7, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Interactive designer Matt Highstrom helped develop the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) which allows you to bring your smartphones and music players into your Cadillac and connect them into an industry-first interface that keeps your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Click through to see some features coming to your new Cadillac later this year.
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Nicholas David studied and worked in the United Kingdom, then came to the U.S. to develop his automotive design skills further. At the North American International Auto Show this year, he got to show off his latest creation. Click through to see more of the Chevrolet Tru140S concept and find out how young people helped shape this car.
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