Connected car buyers want touchscreens, Bluetooth, CarPlay, Android Auto & MirrorLink
IHS Automotive has published a new report, Apps in the Car 2015, that shows how car buyers want their smartphones to work with their cars,
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Teens/Adults want connected car ownership with Wi-Fi & safety – autonomous driving scary
Continental’s recent study found that U.S. consumers, even teens still want to own cars. They also want to blend their personal technology with car technology.
Magellan’s GPS Eco & Abalta connect car services on maps across devices
Magellan’s SmartGPS Eco navigation/content platform and Abalta’s WEBLINK platform are now working together to provide maps, content, gas prices and locations in cars from the driver’s
BMW 7 uses BMW i3 and new connected car tech
BMW announced that the new BMW 7 Series models will offer new technology. BMW in its teaser video says that the best way to predict the future
Connected car tech hacks & attacks for hire
BT Assure security is launching its “ethical hacking” service to improve connected car security. The service will hack and attack connected vehicles to help automotive
Porsche to CarPlay with iPhones iOS 8, too
Apple keeps a list on it website of the automakers who plan to introduce iPhone compatible CarPlay systems. Although Ferrari, is the only automaker to
Connected car buyers want totally digital sales, Wi-Fi hotspots & security
A new study by Accenture shows what car buyers want digitally from auto buying websites. Buyers are ready to buy cars completely online. Three-quarters of
Fiat 500e software update for “limp-in” mode
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Autos) recalled about 2013-2015 Fiat electric cars in the U.S. to upgrade the software due to a problem with losing power while
iPhone iOS Apps for Bluetooth for BMW & MINI – Spotify, Glympse, Deezer, Rhapsody, GoPro & Amazon Music
BMW and MINI have added more iPhone iOS apps, recently, for music streaming, sharing locations, mapping, parking, weather, news and listening to books. iOS iPhone
Corvette with SAM races with adaptive technology for quadriplegic driver at Long Beach Grand Prix
IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt will be driving in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, today at 11:19 a.m., with the help of off-the shelf
OBD-II Bluetooth car repair apps help you find or avoid mechanics: RepairLync, Mechanic Advisor, Zubie, Mojio & Drivebot
Recently, Openbay announced it will work in the future with a supported OBDII device it will give away to subscribers in the hopes that the
ChargePoint EV charging service for apartment dwellers and condo owners
ChargePoint, EV charging network, announced a new service for apartments and condominiums to make it easier for renters and condo owners to charge their electric