In April, KENWOOD USA announced the wireless Android Auto feature built into its 2018 flagship multimedia receivers was active and compatible with select Android-based smartphones. The KENWOOD eXcelon Reference Series DNX995S and DDX9905S, as well
Panasonic Automotive announced a production intent Skip Generation (Skip Gen) IVI platform integrated with Android version 9.0 to technology innovators at the annual Google IO conference. First debuted at CES 2016, Panasonic and Google are
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its VW Car-Net Security & Service mobile app will add new features, starting May 9. The new features include Curfew Alert and Valet Alert, to notify owners if
Volvo Cars, announced it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system.
May is National Eco-driving Month, and there’s no better way for drivers to celebrate than by stepping up their driving style. The CarPrint eco-driving app makes reducing carbon footprints easier than ever. Eco-driving is a
Wireless connections to Android Auto is now officially available for a few Android smartphones and compatible heat units. Using Android Auto Wireless, you can use Android Auto on your car’s infotainment system without taking the
Over the past few model years, smartphone mirroring features from Alphabet (Android Auto) and Apple (CarPlay) have become far more widespread across model lines. With this exposure has come a surge of consumer interest and
Parkmobile, LLC, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, announced the launch of a new app feature that will show on-street parking availability, making it easier for people to find
The dangers of driving while distracted from mobile phone use are growing daily. The United States has over 210 million registered drivers and one of the top users of cell phone technology in the world
Huawei, claim it the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car. The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning
Certain 2017 and 2018 UConnect systems on RAM, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Chrysler vehicles are experiencing a reboot every 45-60 seconds due to an Over-the-Air Update. Dodge, Chrysler Fiat, RAM and Jeep owners took to
Hyundai has added the 2018 Plug-in Hybrid model to its popular Ioniq line-up for the 2018 model year, along with new features for Ioniq Hybrid and Electric models. The growing eco-focused Ioniq line-up is the