The 2016 Nissan Altima has many new connected car features to connectd to smartphones for drivers and passengers through its NissanConnect system. Models with navigation also have Siri Eyes Free. The acoustic (laminated glass) windshield
In the wake of the Volkswagen/Audi dieselgate scandal where VW duped smog check devices and was emitting dangerous NOx emissions into the air, it’s a good time to look at options if a driver doesn’t
Volvo Cars, and Autoliv, safety technology company, have agreed to work together on the Drive Me project, the world’s first large-scale autonomous driving initiative. Drive Me includes 100 self-driving Volvos being used by families and
A new report from Boston Consulting Group found that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) could benefit society, reduce the number, cost, and severity of automotive accidents. The report recommends ways to have ADAS adopted faster.
NAUTO has entered the connected car race for aftermarket devices/services that help drivers deal with traffic and more. It offers a computer vision-enhanced system to upgrade any car with connected car features. The company is
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 different carriers. Turning functions on and off or resetting iPhones
Ford and St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University are finishing research for better vehicle communication technology. As a result of telematics and space robot communications research, Ford has filed several patents that could be used to
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. The company contends that eliminates the need to fumble to
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 services for its MMI system which does not include ways
It has been a major news week for Volkswagen and Hyundai, which were not connected car car related. In connected car news, this week there were news items that were just too short to report
A recent survey by Capgemini reports that car buyers expect an increasingly individualized experience, requiring OEMs and dealers to further communicate and share customer data. The 16th annual Cars Online report: ‘The selfie experience: The
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 include Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation and, for the