Snappy N Line Trim Joins 2022 Hyundai Kona Lineup
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 Kona N Line performance It all starts under the hood, where the […]
My Car Saved Me From a Cell-Phoneless Nightmare
When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Gets New Know & Go Mobile App
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 FCA Model For You: Luxuries and capabilities […]
Mitsubishi Improves My MITSUBISHI CONNECT Mobile App
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 Changes to the app If you drive the Eclipse Cross, you […]
BMW Leads Industry with Digital Key for iPhone
Drivers of selected new BMW models can now take advantage of Digital Key for iPhone to unlock a vehicle’s doors and start the engine. Make an Impression: Learn about the best BMW models for professionals Digital Key technology securely connects smart devices with vehicles through the use of Near Field Communication, or NFC. Some automakers […]
NHTSA Gives Recall Alerts Through the New SaferCar App
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 Features of the SaferCar app The SaferCar app is available to download […]
Here’s How iOS 14 Will Change Apple CarPlay
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 the U.S. Vehicle Financing Choices: Should you buy or lease your next car? Expanded app categories With iOS 14, […]
Mitsubishi Road Assist+ App Wins 2020 Future Digital Award
Juniper Research has named Mitsubishi a 2020 Future Digital Award winner for its Road Assist+ smartphone app. This impressive app specifically won a Technology Award in the Technology & Innovation category for giving easy access to connectivity options. Satisfactory Service: Mitsubishi receives a high score in J.D. Power Customer Service Index Why Juniper Research is […]
GM Introduces the New OnStar Guardian App
General Motors vehicles are available with OnStar, allowing you to connect with operators and receive help on the road. Now, to make it easier for you to access OnStar safety services, the automaker is launching the new OnStar Guardian app. Powerful and Robust Models: General Motors has impressive truck sales Features of the app […]
Ram 1500 Named One of the Best New Cars with Apple CarPlay
Staying in touch on the road is essential in today’s hyper-connected world, as is accessing entertainment like playlists and podcasts. Most importantly to keeping your on-the-go lifestyle on track, though, is navigation assistance. With Apple CarPlay compatibility, you can stay connected to everything and everyone you need. One of the 22 best vehicles that seamlessly […]
Israeli Startup Wants to Use Phone Tracing to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Pedestrian protection is a key concern when it comes to driverless cars. Viziblezone, an Israeli startup, has a smartphone-based solution that could help improve autonomous vehicle safety. Modern Protection: Discover the benefits of OnStar technology How Viziblezone’s solution works While some AV technologies are built into the vehicle itself, the Viziblezone pedestrian safety solution is […]
GM Models to Get Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
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 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which recently arrived at dealerships after its unveiling late last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Customers who want wireless smartphone integration will […]
Honda LogR App Helps Civic Type R Drivers Improve
The updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R launched with an all-new datalogging app dubbed LogR designed to help drivers improve their skills at the track or other closed courses. High-cost performance vehicles have long offered datalogging apps for such purposes, but these have rarely trickled down to more budget-friendly hot hatches such as the Civic […]
New Yorkers Step Up To Help Trapped Pedestrian
When you think of the stereotype of New York City residents, popular culture tells us we should be thinking of people who are extremely rude and brash. The heroic actions of some New Yorkers this month on the Lower East Side might have you changing your tune. For All Drivers: Tires are important no matter […]
Pediatrician-Designed Safety App Reminds Parents to Check the Back Seat
Twins who died after being left in the back seat of a car spurred Dr. James Robertson, a pediatrician in Regina, to do something. In order to help safeguard the most vulnerable passengers, he turned to modern technology to develop a smartphone app, Back Seat Safety. Upon exiting the vehicle, the app prompts the parent […]
The Toyota Tacoma is an Instrument, Apparently
In the grand tradition of bands making instruments out of random things, Underground New York sensation “Too Many Zooz” did the same with a Toyota Tacoma.
4 Useful Apps for Your Next EV Road Trip
Whether you own an EV or are thinking about renting one on your next road trip, wouldn’t it be nice to know which apps are the best ones to download to support your eco-friendly journeys? You’re in the right place. Here are four useful apps to simplify and streamline your EV drives. Peace of Mind: […]
Don’t Hold Your Phone in a Florida School Zone
Before we go any further, let’s make this clear: Regardless of whether there’s a law against it or not, you should never have your cellphone in your hand while driving near construction, schools, or anywhere else. If you do need the threat of a ticket to keep you from engaging in this kind of risky […]