Real-time traffic & HERE services there for Volvo Sensus
Volvo Cars has chosen HERE for advanced mapping, local search and car locating. The company will also be using INRIX data for traffic. Volvo’s infotainment
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Zubie adds Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots to service/device
Zubie has partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer Wi-Fi 4G LTE hotspots to cars for $10 a month added on to a Verizon data plan
wejo free smartphone apps for fleets or rewards earners
wejo, a sponsor of Telematics West Coast announced , has launched a fleet the smart driving app for fleet use for free. It also recently launched
Pioneer DVD receivers with double connections, Siri, Spotify, Pandora & FLAC
Pioneer announced its new 2016 line of in-dash multimedia DVD receivers with nine new models. Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time
Ford Smart Mobility Tour shows that Angelinos love tech
Ford took its Smart Mobility Tour to the City of Angels and its research shows Angelinos worry more about backing out onto a busy street
Why iOS 9.0.2 for iPhones fixes security while Bluetooth and in-car connections suffer?
The update to 9.02 fixed some security issues and seems to be causing fewer Bluetooth problems than last year’s update to iOS 8 update. However,
Why Bluetooth iOS 9 issues with iPhones 4S/5/5S/5S/6/S+ are fewer than iOS 8 in cars but could cause problems
As usual, with iOS iPhone updates, there are reports of Wi-Fi disconnection problems, problems downloading the update to iOS 9 and cellular data problems with
Go Mechanic app suggests mechanics and calls for service
The new Go Mechanic app offers a database of auto an RV mobile service providers which the company calls a mobile service directory on speed-dial.
Audi A4 & Q7 MMI now connects to Apple Watch, myCarManager & myService
Although we may never see an Audi diesel vehicle on the market due to the recent NOx testing scandal, Audi expanded its range of online
2016 Honda Civic Sir-ious about smartphones Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The 2016 Civic Sedan will be available with the Honda Sensing suite of ADAS as well as smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and ADAS features
Ford SYNC 3 API opens voice recognition and touchscreen UI to devs
Last week, Ford announced at the Ford Developer Conference that developers can use more of Ford’s all-new SYNC 3 technology including the advanced voice recognition
Ford Wearable MyFord Mobile apps for Apple Watch & Android Wear
Drivers of Ford electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now smartwatch their battery charge status, unlock doors and get a driving score h the MyFord