Android Auto update, new developer tools and apps
Android Auto has received an update and developers can now use a simulator called “The Desktop Head Unit. Android Auto allows Android smartphone users to
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Verizon hum gives On-Star-like connected car services
Verizon Telematics is now offering hum, a vehicle technology and subscription service using a OBD-II port device and a Bluetooth speaker attached to the visor
Connected car tech never used by many drivers
Connected car features are not being used by many car owners according to the J.D. Power 2015 Driver Interactive Vehicle Experience (DrIVE) Report. Many features
Nokia HERE supports interface for cloud vehicle sensor data
HERE, recently brought together a diverse group of automotive companies, system vendors and suppliers to discuss the establishment of an interface format for how in-vehicle
Will iOS 9 update cause car Bluetooth iPhone issues like 8.4.1 does?
With every update of iOS on iPhones there seems to be problems with Bluetooth connectivity, especially with in-car infotainment systems. Last year, the update to
AUTO Connected Car News Shorts: Apple, AirBorn, Volvo, Quanergy and Uber
Although we are in the dog days of August, there was still connected car news that was too short to report about Apple, AirBorn, Volvo,
IoT Evolution Expo Connected Car News & More
There were some connected car announcements at the IoT Evolution Expo, from Las Vegas, Nevada. Announcements came fro Spireon, WebNMS, Covisint and AT&T. There were
Electric and hybrid vehicles interest stalled until prices change
Harris has released its latest poll results for interest in electric and hybrid cars. The electric car momentum appears to stalled for now with interest
How Lexus GS multimedia & Enform Safety Connects drivers for 2016
Lexus announced the specifications of the Lexus GS multimedia system, along with Enform Connect features for 2016. Lexus GS for 2016 models will have a
Consumer Watchdog to Google & self-driving car companies, “Show us the video/data & police investigations!”
Consumer Watchdog is asking the California Department of Motor Vehicles to amend its Autonomous Vehicle Regulation to require that police investigate any crashes of robot
Garmin navigation pilots Honda Pilot & more Hondas
Garmin announced that its navigation systems will be available in Honda infotainment systems over the next four years. The new Honda Pilot will launch with
eVADER warns pedestrians of EVs without being annoying
Nissan took a leading role in the European Commission-led project, eVADER, to create a new audible pedestrian alert system that warns pedestrians without causing too