Amazon Music Coming to Audi
With the expansion of connected services offered in cars, more and more buyers are looking into whether their perspective car choice will work with the program they use for music. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work well for those operating systems’ music programs, and streaming services like Pandora and Spotify are starting to pop up […]
Echo Auto Brings Amazon Alexa to Vehicles in Canada
Thanks to Echo Auto, Amazon’s popular Alexa voice assistant technology, is now available for drivers in Canada to use with their vehicles. Coming Soon: Take an early look at the next-generation 2021 Genesis G80 sedan Amazon’s Echo Auto device syncs with the Alexa smartphone app, connects to car infotainment systems via Bluetooth or an auxiliary […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for November 2019
November ushers in a diverse lineup of new releases on the three major streaming sites. If you’re into cars, here are the movies and TV shows you’ll want to catch next month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Seasonal Maintenance Tips: Car service advice for every time of the year Netflix Drive (11/1) As you […]
Infiniti QX50 Rolls Out in Amazon Canada Brand Experiment
Shoppers at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre this month were treated to a large display that looked like a nice house posed next to the all-new Infiniti QX50 SUV. It was all part of a partnership it formed with Amazon Canada to make its vehicles more prominent in the minds of Canadian shoppers. Ride In Style: Check out […]
Buick Teams Up with Amazon Alexa
According to GM, the upcoming 2020 Buick Encore GX will be loaded with technology — including Amazon Alexa support. Amazon’s virtual assistant will allow Encore GX drivers to use voice commands to for a massive variety of tasks, including playing music, creating to-do lists, setting alarms, and accessing real-time news, sports, and traffic information. When […]
Toyota Offers Apple CarPlay & Amazon Alexa Retrofits on 2018 Camry & Sienna
Toyota vehicles have a strange relationship with connectivity technologies. While the automaker was one of the latest to offer Apple CarPlay support, it was the first to offer Amazon Alexa, and now Toyota has announced both technologies will be available for retrofitting on the 2018 Camry midsize sedan and the 2018 Sienna minivan. In January, […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for April 2019
What do the major streaming services have in store for car lovers in April? Here’s a look at some of the month’s significant new additions on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu — not much of note on the TV front, but plenty of relevant movies. Trade-In Tips: How to get the most for your vehicle Netflix […]
Want Alexa in the Car? Amazon Has You Covered (Eventually)
If you have looked at BMW, MINI, and Lincoln models with envy as each company announces they are integrating Amazon’s Alexa into their infotainment systems, then Amazon has some great news for you. At a hardware event last week, Amazon unveiled the Echo Auto, a small car dongle that will put Alexa in your car. Winter […]
Baby Toy Review: Playgro Music Drive and Go
Infants and young toddlers have pretty short attention spans, which means that sometimes, a previously-loved toy might suddenly be regaled to the bottom of an overflowing toy chest. It’s no wonder most parents have way more toys than their little ones probably need; it’s good to have a wide range of stuff to […]
VW Ready to Ride With Amazon’s Alexa
From Siri, to Cortana, to whatever Google calls its voice command assistant, there are several pieces of artificial intelligence to help you interact with technology. Alexa is the latest to join the crowd, created by the engineers at Amazon and usually packaged in “her” own unit called the Amazon Echo. It turns out that Alexa is […]
Ford SYNC to Connect with Amazon Echo, Wink
Ford is looking to establish a connection between consumer and vehicle that other automakers cannot offer. The latest step in that direction was announced this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show with the reveal that Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC will be able to be linked to Amazon Echo and Wink. Watch: SYNC and […]
Hot New Apps Arrive for BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected
The latest apps keep you connected to your favorite music, people, and destinations
BMW has been hard at work keeping its app library filled with the hottest connected technology. For instance, the German automaker has announced integration with a popular app which can be used in the brand’s vehicles: Life360. This program is being used by 50 million families around the world to stay connected to their friends […]
2024 Ford Mustang Goes All in on ICE, Interior
For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Not that a lot of folks would want it to — look at the response to the Mustang Mach-E, after all. But what the seventh-generation Mustang certainly does is take that well-familiar wheel and glitz it up good, delivering a rousing interpretation of […]
What Are Chevrolet and GMC’s New Google Built-In Services?
Chevrolet and GMC are rolling out Google built-in services for some of their most popular vehicles. What are these Google services, how do they work, and how can you access them? Here’s a closer look at what you need to know about Google built-in technologies. Service Essentials: The most important tips for maintaining your vehicle […]
Grand Wagoneer ‘Undisputed’ Add to Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List
It’s a landslide, folks! The ultra-lux 2022 Grand Wagoneer unanimously earned its spot on the 2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list, according to Wards Editor Christie Schweinsberg. Thinking About Making a Change: Get a quick and easy trade-in estimate with data from Kelley Blue Book “With first-rate, sophisticated materials, such as Blue Agave leather […]
Kia Rebrands UVO Link Tech as More Advanced “Kia Connect”
Kia UVO eServices was introduced in 2011 as a subscription-free infotainment system offered by the Korean automaker. The system provided a way for drivers to make hands-free calls, stream music from their smartphones, and navigate to their destinations — among other helpful features. Now, 10 years later, Kia has rebranded UVO as “Kia Connect,” heading […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for October 2021
From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of fresh streaming options for gearheads. If you love seeing cars on the big or small screen, here’s a look at some of the coming month’s top movies and TV shows that will scratch your itch for vehicular action. Award-Winning GM Vehicles: Discover the […]
Ram Introduces Uconnect 5 System to 2022 Lineup
Ram is adding the Uconnect 5 infotainment system to its pickups and commercial vehicles for the 2022 model year — over a year since Stellantis first debuted the technology. Take a look at the features of this system. More Ram Technologies: Check out the latest towing features Customization With the Uconnect 5 system, you can […]