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 Launch F-150 Lightning AR Experience
Clearly, folks across the country are quite smitten with the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Since its debut in May, more than 160,000 people have reserved an all-electric F-150. And Ford is looking to increase that total even more with F-150 Lightning: Strike Anywhere, an augmented reality experience created in collaboration with Google. Up for […]
2022 Hummer EV to Use Google Infotainment Services
GMC Announced that the 2022 Hummer will use Google Infotainment Services. This opens up several interesting possibilities for Android users.
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 […]
The Google Pixel 4 is Able to Detect Car Crashes
The Pixel’s new Personal Safety app can detect if you’ve been involved in a car crash and call 911 if necessary.
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. […]
Here’s How Google is Using Video Games to Teach Self-Driving Cars
Much like biological brains, artificially intelligent neural networks need training to learn their tasks. Google’s AI projects, DeepMind and Waymo, are no exception — and the tech giant has come up with an innovative way to teach its neural networks how to drive. So, what’s an easy, accessible, and intuitive way to teach these machines? […]
Hyundai Improves Google Assistant Integration for Remote Access
Hyundai is rolling out expanded and simplified remote access to its vehicle functions via Google Assistant and Blue Link connected services. Until recently, starting the car, adjusting the climate controls, or checking the locks from a remote location required drivers to ask Google Assistant to communicate with Blue Link. For example: “Hey Google, tell Blue […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Google Doodles Involving Cars & Drivers
A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles pay homage to historic figures, inventions, and milestones and direct people to learn more about the special achievement by clicking on the illustration. Some of […]
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 […]
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 Partners with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
This week, Google marked its 20th birthday, and to celebrate it announced a partnership with the largest automotive alliance in the world (with a long name to match). Of course, we’re talking about the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance that won the world vehicle sales crown in 2017 and is looking to defend its title in 2018. This […]