Photo: Hyundai New technology from Hyundai will allow electric vehicle owners to control performance settings via smartphone. Using this technology through a smartphone app, drivers will be able to customize an electric vehicle’s ignition, maximum torque, acceleration and deceleration, regenerative braking capacity, responsiveness, and climate control energy use. Hyundai is able to offer this service…
I have one friend who literally gets lost every time she goes someplace new. She’s been known to even lose her way getting home from the grocery store—and no, I’m not kidding. So she appreciates how important a good navigation system is. And really, who hasn’t gotten lost in a new (or old) place at…
The UK is working on a prototype that allows iPhone users to put their driver’s licenses on the iPhone Wallet app Photo: Oliver Morley The iPhone Wallet App is useful for holding onto tickets, your Apple Pay cards, and boarding passes. Now, in the United Kingdom, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working on…
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA A group of employees at FCA pitched and developed the new Know & Go mobile app, which will make it easier for you to learn about your vehicle. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX will be the very first FCA model to work with this app. Finding the Right…
On Wednesday, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. While Ford is not charging a fee to fill out the form—though it probably very well could have given both the superlative hype and the extremely limited quantities in which it will be sold—the presumed $400,000 price is enough in and of itself to knock…
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 Known for its speed and power, the 2018 Kia Stinger GT is also making a name for itself due to its style. The fastback sport sedan recently snagged a coveted spot on WardsAuto’s 2018 list of the 10 Best Interiors. Check Out: Spotlight on the 2018 Kia Stinger GT “After we…
’90s kids can relish in the fact that their favorite decade is making a comeback. Mario Kart is officially coming to your smartphone. While some Missouri residents have been able to get their Mario Kart fix by playing real-life Mario Kart in Branson , the majority of us have been wishing Mario Kart had a…
Charging a smartphone Photo: The News Wheel The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is introducing the new SaferCar mobile app. This smartphone app notifies you when your vehicle has a recall so you can make a service appointment as soon as possible. Upcoming Mitsubishi Innovations: Mitsubishi will improve connective technology The SaferCar app is available…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has been busy rolling out the sporty N Line trim across its lineup, and the latest model to qualify for this sharp-looking, fun-to-drive variant is the 2022 Kona SUV. Something for Everyone: Find your ideal ride in Hyundai’s diverse 2021 SUV lineup Photo: Hyundai It all starts under the hood, where the…
Porsche has finally picked a name for its first and highly-anticipated all-electric… Volkswagen announced on Tuesday three new features added to their mobile app… What’s more fun than going to a national automotive show… Amazon seems to have taken a page from car-sharing apps’ collective playbook.… For those people who wished Uber drivers…
Ever since Ford introduced SYNC at the start of 2007, just about every automaker on the face of the planet has followed suit by creating their own infotainment systems for their cars. These days, cars have to be able to do a bit of everything. Navigation and audio go without saying, but then there’s parking…
Smartphones are attention-grabbers (as we have discussed before). So many people have begun focusing their attention on their phones while walking around that the young people of Germany have come up with their own word for these shambling walkers: smombie (aka smartphone zombie). This phenomenon can be funny when you see someone walk right into…
Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s… Though it’s now all caught up, Toyota was once behind the curve… A new iPhone shortcut allows you to more easily record video when… A new Apple patent application proposes using an iPhone or even an… If you’re a loyal Apple customer, chances…
Recently, we addressed the negative underbelly of rideshare services. Despite their convenience, the industry could definitely add some extra levels of security to ensure that rideshare users are safer. Lyft is doing just that. It recently announced that it’s adding some new safety features to its app. New safety features The first of these changes is…
Early German Car Phone Photo: Ben Franske It’s hard to think of life before cell phones. The communication options they provide, as well as entertainment and navigation, are key to our modern lives. Before phones could live in our pockets, however, inventors developed car phones to ride along with us in vehicles. According to the…
Be honest–how many of us actually reach for our owner’s manual and read it on a regular basis? Or…ever? That important but oft-neglected book is probably collecting dust in your glove box until something goes terribly wrong with your car and you scramble to find an answer. Korean automaker Hyundai is attempting to change your relationship…
A 2016 Chevy Spark with Android Auto capability In the automotive arms race to better integrate smartphones and vehicles, Hyundai may have been able to claim “First!” by equipping (only) the 2015 Sonata with Android Auto, but a few hours later, Chevrolet loudly countered with “Most!” Today Chevy announced that for the 2016 model year,…
Photo: Toyota 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….
Chevrolet added Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility to 14 vehicles for the 2016 model year Photo: © General Motors With the introduction of the iPhone and Android smartphone in the late 2000s, the cell phone went from a device that was mostly used to send and receive calls, and transformed into a sophisticated mobile…
Apple CarPlay, which allows drivers to easily integrate and access smartphone functions… April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and GEICO is raising awareness the… Toyota has been slow to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility… Do you wish that you could drive an Audi, but your bank… Smartphones are attention-grabbers (as we have discussed…
You can now integrate your Apple Watch with your Mercedes-Benz navigation system The Apple Watch has been out for nearly a month now, and the overwhelming consensus seems to be: in what world would anyone anywhere need this if they already have any other kind of Apple or smart device? Regardless, Apple fanatics are now…
After filing for bankruptcy Mr. Cent may have to rethink his auto choices. Photo: Instagram Just days after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, rapper 50 Cent posted a picture of himself on Instagram in front of a tiny Smart Car to illustrate what his life could be like if people don’t stop suing him. “Times…
Photo: Paramount Pictures Over the years, the automotive industry has seen its share of independent newcomers stir things up with surprising successes and dismal failures. Few are more notorious now than Preston Tucker, but there was a time 30 years ago when most people hadn’t heard of the game-changing engineer. A man whose vision for…
Could this Dodge Grand Caravan signal the advent of Apple’s self-driving cars? Autonomous vehicle technology has driven (pun so intended) the vehicle safety technology market in recent years. Several automakers are embracing the likelihood of a self-driving future and have been implementing “phase one” autonomous driving technologies, like lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive…
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 got a handful of minor updates for the… The new Toyota multimedia system will support touch screens ranging from 8 to 14 inches, all of which will retain a physical volume knob… Several years ago, you would have needed to pay extra for touch… Syncing your smartphone via Apple CarPlay and…
Learning how to drive can be a challenge, especially with so many modern distractions. If you’re the parent of a young driver, it’s normal to worry that your teen might be stare at their smartphone instead of focusing on the road. Here are four quality apps to help increase your child’s safety behind the wheel…
Photo: GEICO April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and GEICO is raising awareness the way it does best — with a cute advertisement. Legendary Performance: Mazda announces return of the rotary engine GEICO Insurance has teamed up with The Martin Agency to create a memorable spot, in which four furry enforcers snatch smartphones right out…
Boston-based CarKnow and its founder, Josh Siegel, have a vision: a world where vehicle data can be utilized to create unlimited open source apps and allow drivers to have the most intimate relationship possible with their vehicles. In a video posted on Translogic, Siegel explains to host Bradley Hasemeyer that CarKnow pulls data from vehicles…
The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang will host the next generation of SYNC Applink Ford has announced that when its hotly-anticipated 2015 Mustang hits dealerships later this year, its aesthetics and performance will not be the only aspect receiving a considerable upgrade: the next-gen pony car will host the next generation of SYNC Applink, which promises…
The My MITSUBISHI CONNECT mobile app Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi is partnering with Dealer-FX ONE and Aeris Mobility Services to improve the My MITSUBISHI CONNECT mobile app. This app now provides Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drivers with more convenient access to different services. Another Mitsubishi App to Check Out: The award-winning Road Assist+ app If you…
With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, drivers of select new GM models won’t have to connect their phones with a cable Photo: © General Motors GM has begun rolling out wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities for its newest models. As reported by GM Authority, the automaker debuted this feature in the 2021…
You might know Waze only through its helpful and massively popular navigation… At this stage in the game, your phone has the potential to… If you’re one of the fifteen users or so who still uses… Automatic Labs, maker of the super-useful Automatic device that does everything from…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai recently unveiled new technology that allows drivers to unlock vehicles with their smartphones. The first car to employ the automaker’s Digital Key system is the 2020 Sonata, introduced earlier this month at the New York International Auto Show. To use Digital Key, a vehicle owner first need to download it as an…
Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s… A new Apple patent application proposes using an iPhone or even an… Technology is great, no? Today, you can use your watch—something that once… Chevrolet continues to put consumers first by making myChevrolet app available to… Chevrolet announced today that it is making…
Powermat Wireless Charging as seen in the 2015 Cadillac ATS Photo: © General Motors Some of you may very well recall the great and lengthy war waged between VHS and Betamax in the 1980s, the result of which determined the state of home entertainment for a decade or so thereafter. Similar battles between brands and…
Apple CarPlay (as shown in the 2020 Buick Encore GX) is in line for some big changes Photo: Buick Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s bringing some welcome changes to Apple CarPlay as well. Here’s a look at some of the biggest improvements bound for vehicle touch screens across…
If you’re a loyal Apple customer, chances are your iPhone doesn’t leave your side — and that includes when you’re behind the wheel. Now, before you jump to conclusions, we’re not accusing anyone of anything. We are all perfectly capable of owning an iPhone, taking it in the car, and setting it on the passenger’s…
Parents wish they knew every move their child makes in the car Photo:State Farm via CC If you, as a parent, think teaching your child to drive so they can pass their driver’s test will make them a good driver, you’re missing the point. Good driving doesn’t just come from passing one test involving orange…
Volkswagen and electronic music group, Underworld, are working together to create an app that will customize and create your own music based on the manner in which you drive. The app, known as the Play the Road App, will pull data from your in-car computer and your smartphone to make “the car…the instrument, the driver,…
After last week’s high-profile hack of a Jeep Cherokee from more than 10 miles away, car owners and manufacturers are on edge. Congress has started making moves to require safeguards on new cars to prevent hacking, but that doesn’t help cars that are already on the road. Today a hacker has stepped forward who claims…
The 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX now includes smartphone app integration. Related: 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Specifications 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Exterior If you’re looking to build a fast car, it’s important to translate that to the exterior. With an obvious hood vent and a prominent spoiler (on the sedan model), the 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Photo: FCA Ram is adding a new model to its 2021 Ram 1500 lineup: the Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel. This model is the most efficient option in the lineup, as indicated by its High Fuel Efficiency designation. Learn More About the Truck: An overview of the 2021 Ram 1500…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many ways to listen to your favorite music in your car, from direct cable inputs to wireless transmissions. Not all connection methods are created equal, though. Why pay for a vehicle with a state-of-the-art 12-speaker audio system if you’ve connected your music device with a low-quality interface? If you want…
Photo: Chevrolet If you use Android Auto, you already know how the app lets you connect your Android phone to your car and use certain apps. Unfortunately, you probably also know that using the app while on the go can be challenging, though it has been continually been improved since its launch in 2015. A…
Photo: General Motors Standard connected features like remote vehicle commands, voice assistance, and crash notifications will soon come standard across the entire General Motors lineup. Beginning with the 2025 model year, GM will package these features together as OnStar One Essentials and provide them on every Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicle. Ready for a…
There are few vehicles in the car industry that can top the Jeep Grand Cherokee. As one of the most recognizable models in Jeep’s lineup, the Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that is anything but traditional. This SUV is truly the perfect mixture of off-road capabilities and luxury. With three available four-wheel-drive systems, and…
Photo: Hyundai Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced technology, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata basked in the spotlight today at its New York International Auto Show debut. “Sonata is our signature product,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of product, corporate, and digital planning for Hyundai Motor America. “Having been one…
The 2017 Subaru WRX is five-passenger sedan that comes standard with an advanced all-wheel drive system and turbocharged motor. This sedan carries a starting MSRP of $26,695 for the base WRX, but that figure grows to $39,995 for the top-level WRX STI Limited model. Many advanced safety technologies also come standard, while fuel efficiency is…
A family embarking on a road trip When your family stops at drive-thrus and your kids play games in the backseat, it’s easy for your car to get messy during road trips. In order to keep your car clean, try out these simple hacks during your next family road trip. Must-Have Necessities: Items to pack…
“New norm” is one of those buzzwords that’s been thrown around quite a bit since March. It’s now also the name of an award — the Ford New Norm Mobility Award — which was handed out at the New Designers Awards in the United Kingdom earlier this month. Ford Innovation: Three of the coolest features…
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