Rear View Safety new front alerts and blind spot detection
Rear View Safety announced new ADAS products to help detect low front obstacles and objects in the side blind spots. The RVS-116 ($99) is Rear
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Automatic updates Bluetooth adapter with dual data & opens app store
Automatic debuted their second-generation Bluetooth Automatic car adapter, allowing third-party “Bluetooth streaming” apps to show data from the car’s computer in real-time. The company also launched
Android Auto oughta’ be more compatible like CarPlay?
For those who want to experience the sweetness of Android Auto, the update to Android Lollipop is needed but even with the update not all
How to choose the best tires for the cheapest deals
Tires are an important part of your car, they touch the ground and affect the ride, gas efficiency and safety. Buying tires can be confusing.
Verizon Vehicle offers free equipment with 2-year contract & 2 months free – launch delayed?
Verizon is still taking pre-orders for its Verizon Vehicle service and is giving away the Bluetooth speakerphone and connected OBDII port device for free with
Why auto insurance discounts through OBDII ports are getting more popular
After starting to charge a premium for bad drivers who use the Progressive Snapshot service, Progressive shot back with a new ad campaign and survey,
Android Auto premiers on Pioneer with CarPlay and MirrorLink
Currently, Android Auto is not available in any vehicle, you can buy off a dealer lot. You can however outfit your car with aftermarket Android
Connected Car Tech Audio & Telematics New Releases: AUPEO!, HARMAN, INRIX, Magellan & AT&T
There are several announcements surrounding audio products and mapping integration in we missed. Here is a roundup of the latest announcements from AUPEO!, iBiquity, HARMAN,
Clarion NX605 voice, Bluetooth, Google, apps, maps & more
Clarion introduced it news flagship infotainment system the NX605, an all new Double DIN cloud-connected in-dash multimedia and navigation with voice control, smartphone apps, navigation,
Automatic drives Nest Thermostat for less energy usage
One of the nominees for Best OBDII device in Tech CARS Awards, Automatic, announced that it is now compatible with Nest thermostats. Automatic noted that
Verizon gets into the OBD OnStar connected car act with Verizon Vehicle service
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Verizon announced Verizon Vehicle a connected car roadside assistance service with, telematics, Bluetooth calls for assistance
Kenwood JVC infotainment with better Bluetooth, CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free & More
JVC and Kenwood are the part of the same company and they both have launched new receivers for the new year. New models feature the