AAA Says Blue Link Distraction Isn’t Bad Compared to Others
If your parents ever told you that driving while talking on the phone is a distraction, or if you’ve seen them talking on their phones while driving and found it terrifying, then you probably think that hands-free, in-car calling systems are a saving grace. After all, not having to look at your phone to make a […]
[VIDEO] Hyundai Blue Link Will Fill Your Car With Strangers
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Ever wish you could squeeze a dozen people into your mid-size sedan? Ever imagine doing so with a bunch of strangers? Well, according to Hyundai, its patented Blue Link® can make it happen. Well… kinda. Hyundai’s newest commercial for “Advanced Hyundai Blue Link Technology” likens all the features the interface offers to “a car full of people […]
2015 Sonata Blue Link Is Powered by Google
The all-new 2015 Sonata Blue Link system marks the second generation for the technology. This updated technology will now feature a destination search powered by—you guessed it—the Googles. In addition, the 2015 Sonata Blue Link system will offer maintenance alerts and a Hyundai Assurance Car Care in-vehicle app (for all Sonatas with Navigation). Related: 2015 […]
Next-Gen Blue Link Wins LAPTOP Magazine’s Best Car Technology Award
Hyundai’s next-generation Blue Link® system won LAPTOP Magazine’s Best Car Technology award for its impressive performance at this year’s 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “The Genesis Intelligent Assistant combines our next-generation Blue Link cloud platform with a proactive assistant that will help Genesis owners save time and reduce stress,” said Michael Deitz, […]
Blue Link Earns Engadget Best Automotive Electronics Product Award Nom
Well, that certainly didn’t take long. As we related a few weeks back that Hyundai Blue Link® would be making its debut at PepCom’s Digital Experience before the beginning of this week’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Monday. On Wednesday, Hyundai announced that Blue Link is a finalist for Engadget’s 2014 Best Automotive Electronics […]
Hyundai to Launch Blue Link Glasswear Application for 2015 Genesis
Did you ever think you’d be communicating with your car? (If you admit yes, you might be a tad crazy, or else you’ve been spending too much time gazing at the Hoff.) But if you ever thought you’d be communicating with your car through your watch or your glasses, you might just be the craziest—or […]
Next-Gen Hyundai Blue Link® Debut Scheduled for January 6
Don’t have the patience to wait for the 2014 North American International Auto Show? Good, you don’t need it. Hyundai has kindly scheduled the debut of the next-gen Hyundai Blue Link® and infotainment system ahead of the renowned auto show. Instead, we’ll get an exclusive peak at the tech in the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis […]
New Dark Moon Blue Color Coming to the 2021 Buick Encore
The colors of our vehicles can say a lot about us. Some people prefer brighter reds and blues, and some prefer darker, cooler shades. If you fall into the latter category, Buick has good news for you. The 2021 Buick Encore is now being sold in an eye-catching new Dark Moon Blue color scheme. General […]
Ford Tested BlueCruise on ‘Mother of All Road Trips’
Ford’s newly rechristened BlueCruise hands-free driving technology is coming later this year. To make sure that drivers can use it with full confidence when it drops, Ford tested BlueCruise on what it calls the “mother of all road trips.” All-New F-150 is a Gamechanger: Get cozy with new class-exclusive Max Recline Seats Last year, five […]
Ford Hands-Free System Now Called BlueCruise
Later this year, Ford will roll out its new hands-free driving technology for the 2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E. That groundbreaking feature will now go by a different, better name: BlueCruise. Hey, Ford. Quick note here: If you don’t put together a commercial for this thing in the style of Blue’s Clues, what are […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life 4: Junkyard Blues’ (2017)
Back in 2006, Spark Plug Entertainment released the exceptionally shoddy animated film A Car’s Life. It was an obvious attempt to cash in on the success of Pixar’s Cars. 11 years later, in 2017, the fourth film in the fraudulent franchise was released. Is there any excuse for A Car’s Life 4 to exist? It’s […]
How Do Businesses Get On The Blue Highway Exit Signs?
Anyone who has completed a long-distance drive in the U.S. knows how useful the blue highway signs advertising gas stations and restaurants at each exit are. After a couple of hours behind the wheel, seeing a sign for a Starbucks can really perk you up. And while you could find the same information in your […]
Ford Blue Advantage Used Car Platform Goes Live
During February’s NADA Show, Ford Motor Company launched its online portal for used car sales. Ford Blue Advantage is now live, offering shoppers a more comprehensive platform for perusing pre-owned vehicles offered through local Ford dealers. Ford Award Wins: Bronco named a Best of What’s New 2020 pick by Popular Science “We can now connect […]
2021 Ford F-150 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000 […]
Ford Launching Ford Blue Advantage for Used Cars
This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its 3,100 dealerships across the United States. One of the most interesting developments from the event is the announcement of Ford Blue Advantage, a dedicated used vehicle brand and platform that includes a digital marketplace. Coming in 2021: New Ranger STX Special Edition Package […]
Ford Puma Updates: EcoBlue Diesel, Dual-Clutch Transmission
Ford has announced a range of updates for its new Puma, the uniquely styled compact crossover that launched in Europe last year. Not only will the new Puma be available in the sporty-lux ST-Line X Vignale trim, but it’s getting a new EcoBlue diesel engine as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Another New […]
Chase Away the Quarantine Blues with a Papercraft Mazda
Need a fun way to spend an hour or two this weekend? Check out these fun Mazda papercraft vehicles. From the beloved Miata to the retro 1967 Cosmo, you can retrace the automaker’s history in paper form. The Japanese version of the page offers more models, but you can also access English instructions for certain […]
When It Comes to Color, Lincoln Drivers Love Having the Blues
Blue has been an essential color for Lincoln since its brand revamp, and that integrality has translated with customers. According to Lincoln, around 10 percent of all vehicles sold in 2019 were some shade of blue, but it’s unknown how many of those vehicles da ba dee da ba die. “Perceived as eternal, the experience […]