Google Maps Will Prioritize Efficiency in New Update
Up until now, Google Maps has shown the fastest route to your destination. An upcoming update will make it show the most efficient one.
GM Infotainment Systems to Integrate Google Maps, Google Assistant
General Motors will soon integrate an array of new infotainment technologies into its vehicles through a team-up with Google. GM plans to add Google-powered voice assistance, embedded navigation, and in-vehicle apps to Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models. Each of these technologies will be designed to smoothly sync with customers’ smartphones and other electronic devices. […]
New Google Maps Update Lets Drivers Know If EV Charging Stations Are Available
On the road to widespread EV adoption, one of the largest obstacles continues to be the lack of infrastructure for these vehicles. Even if drivers locate a charger nearby, there’s no guarantee that the chargers will not already be in use. Google Maps already helps drivers locate nearby charging stations. A new update for the […]
Google Maps Noodles with Snake for April Fool’s Day
Google Maps adds Snakes game in app for April Fools’ Day https://t.co/ADCgGOZgIQ pic.twitter.com/OQ60X3xQRP — The Verge (@verge) March 31, 2019 Some of us do not do so well with snakes, unlike this Virginia woman last summer. Google has a fun electronic way for you to play the classic game of Snake. In case you have […]
Google Maps Adds Speed Limit, Speed Trap Warnings
If you rely on Google Maps for vehicle navigation, you’ll appreciate the app’s newest features — a display that shows posted speed limits and icons indicating where speed cameras are located. The update is being made available on both Android and iOS devices. The posted speed limit will show up in the lower left corner […]
New Google Maps Feature Pinpoints EV Charging Stations
Meet the Bolt: Learn about the high-tech, long-range features of Chevrolet’s best-selling all-electric vehicle Driving an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment, and it’s a good way to cut back on fuel costs. Unfortunately, though, the inconsistent availability of public charging stations can be a challenge for EV drivers — and even a barrier […]
Google Maps Adds 360-Degree View of Indy 500 Race Day
Thanks to a joint effort by Google Maps and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you can now catch a track-level glimpse of what it’s like to race in the Indianapolis 500. Right before this year’s race, a vehicle equipped with a Street View camera drove a lap around the speedway. The resulting images show a 360-degree […]
Third-Party Navigation Apps Like Google Maps and Waze Are Coming to Apple CarPlay
If you own an iPhone, Apple CarPlay is an incredibly convenient interface that lets you use your car’s infotainment display to access many of your phone’s functions — primarily music, voice-activated calling and texting, and navigation. Now, Apple has announced that it plans to make CarPlay even more useful by supporting third-party navigation apps. Apple […]
Google Maps Lets You Play “Where’s Waldo” for April Fool’s Day
Most days, you can’t trust a lot of what you read online. But if you trust what you see on the Internet on the first day of April, you’re certain to be fooled. Google Maps celebrated this year’s April Fool’s Day a different way than most. Rather than tricks, it incorporated a fun game for its users: Where’s […]
Google and Nintendo Bring Mario Kart to Google Maps for Mario Day
Beginning March 10, Mario fans will be able to embark on a journey with their favorite Italian plumber while using Google Maps
Nintendo icon Mario is a man of many talents. Not only is he a plumber, but he’s also talented at tennis, Olympic sports, and, perhaps most famously, go-karting, as demonstrated throughout the Mario Kart series of games. Mario is now getting ready to take his automotive antics to the streets, at least virtually, thanks to a […]
Google Maps Runs Out of April Fools’ Day Jokes
It has finally happened. Google, once considered one of the masters of April Fools’ Day, has had to repeat a prank. You read that right, the great minds at one of the world’s largest companies have seemingly ran out of creative things you can do with a map, and instead of ignoring April Fools’ Day […]
Google Maps Could Show You Where You Can Park Soon
Parking in a city is definitely one of Dante’s nine circles of Hell. Arriving at your destination only to realize that there are no parking spaces in sight can easily ruin a night, especially if you are already running late. It’s possible that this is all about to change, though, thanks to Google. What’s the […]
Google Maps Has Pac-Man Fever
Ever wanted to turn your city into one giant Pac-Man game? Of course you have. Well, now’s your chance: as an early April Fool’s Day present, Google Maps is letting you turn any set of streets into a platform for Pac-Man. Just go to Google Maps, find the area you’d like to Pac-Man-ify, and click […]
Honda Prologue EV Will Feature Built-In Google Infotainment Tech
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google
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 […]
Ford, Google Strike Six-Year Partnership
Ford Motor Company and Google reached a six-year agreement to make Google Android the official operating system of the automaker’s vehicles. Beginning in 2023, all new Ford and Lincoln vehicles will have Google apps and services built in. Looking for a Good Listen? Check out the eight-part Bring Back Bronco podcast The new partnership also […]
Google Predicts Best and Worst Times for Thanksgiving Travel
Planning for Thanksgiving travel is tricky, mostly because a ton of other people are also simultaneously planning for Thanksgiving travel, which means the roads are going to be crowded no matter what time you leave. But with a little help from Google (Google Maps and Google News Lab), you might avoid some of the congestion […]
Fiat Chrysler Turns to Google and Samsung for Autonomous Driving and Infotainment Tech
Rather than develop its own autonomous vehicle interface, FCA will instead utilize one developed by Google and its subsidiaries
In recent years, an increasing number of automakers have revealed their plans to develop autonomous capabilities for their vehicles in-house. One automaker that has been rather quiet about anything on the self-driving front is Fiat Chrysler. That is, until now. FCA recently announced its intention to utilize technology from Alphabet Inc’s Google and Samsung subsidiaries […]