used. Using an open architecture, Blue&Me was an updatable application platform, allowing modular add-on functionality so the system could evolve by adding new functions. After its introduction, the system was expanded to include an SMS Reader, a driving coach application (marketed as eco:Drive), navigation capabilities (marketed as Blue&Me Nav, Blue&Me MAP, and Blue&Me Tomtom), and a fleet management capability (marketed as Blue&Me Fleet), to connect a central computer with a fleet vehicle in real time, where data is transmitted automatically to allow real-time mileage and operating cost analysis. Navigation Blue&Me Nav is an enhanced system which adds GPS navigation features. It utilizes maps provided by Navteq or Tomtom. At the 2007 Bologna Motor Show, Fiat presented a new navigation extension to the Blue&Me system called Blue&Me Map, which includes a separate portable navigation unit. eco:Drive eco:Drive was first presented as a preview at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007 and then officially unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a new service component which offers the ability to track driving efficiency. It collects data about emissions and fuel consumption and saves them to a USB key, which can then be connected to a PC for analysis. It is now available for Fiat 500, Fiat Linea, Fiat Grande Punto and Fiat Bravo. Fiat Automobiles announced that in 2009 eco:Drive will be available for every car equipped with Blue&Me. Known problems A flashing odometer could indicate a problem with the unit. Especially If it is not reading USB or Bluetooth is not working. Some owners have also reported that a malfunction can cause a power drain from the battery, causing the battery to discharge in a couple of days if the vehicle is not driven. Blue&Me applications Abarth Grande Punto Abarth Punto Evo Alfa Romeo 159 Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spider Alfa Romeo 147 Alfa Romeo GT Alfa Romeo MiTo Alfa Romeo Giulietta Fiat Croma Fiat Doblo (Option) Fiat 500 (2007) Fiat Grande Punto/Punto Evo/Punto 2012 Fiat Linea Fiat Bravo Fiat Panda (2011) Fiat Fiorino Fiat Qubo Ford Ka (Rebranded as Ford Audio) Lancia Ypsilon Lancia Musa Lancia Delta III Fiat Ducato/Peugeot Boxer/Citroën Jumper/Citroën Relay (Option) Opel/Vauxhall Combo (Option) Notes External links Blue & Me website Fiat page on the technology Microsoft page on the technology Fiat page on ecoDrive In-car entertainment Automotive technology tradenames Fiat Alfa Romeo Lancia Windows Embedded Automotive devices