Drivers 50+ want connected car tech, ADAS & self-driving
It’s not just young people who wanted connected car technology. Many drivers over aged 50 are open to new driver safety features. According to Hartford
Front passengers at risk says IIHS except for Hyundai Tucson
A new study from IIHS shows that good protection doesn’t always extend across the front seat to the right passenger-side. The Institute conducted 40 mph
California mobile phone usage while driving increasing
Although there are well-known dangers of distracted driving, the number of California drivers who use mobile devices while they drive is on the rise. In
Will CD players extinction in cars, make Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Thrive?
CD Players are losing popularity in car infotainment systems. There is no clear replacement, yet. However, interest in smartphone connected systems such as Android Auto
Ford SYNC 3 gets up-to-minute rain, snow, sleet or hail
AccuWeather, announced its patented MinuteCast minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts are now available to drivers via AppLink using Ford’s new SYNC 3 in-car communications and entertainment system,
Summer road trip connected car tips and car care check lists
If you are planning a road trip this summer, it’s a good idea to check out your car before your trip. If you are connected
Quality of new cars improved, especially non-premium: Kia Porsche, Hyundai, Toyota & BMW tops
J.D. Power released the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Kia was top rated while overall quality continued to improve. The last place ranking
Smart City Winner: Columbus Ohio with Honda connected cars & Partnership Support
Columbus, Ohio was named the winner of the USDOT’s Smart City Challenge. The city won a $50 million grant. The Columbus Partnership is contributing $90
Honda Accord Hybrid Connected Car Tech- 2 screens, Pandora, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
The Accord Hybrid is designed to keep occupants connected. The 2017 Accord Hybrid audio and digital experience has been upgraded with the available integration of
E-Chips & Connected Car News Tips: Samsung, Joyent, Elektrobit, STMicroelectronics, SAP & Carship Enterprise
Embedded chips and connected car news tips this week come from Samsung, Joyent, Elektrobit, TMicroelectronics, SAP and “carship” Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Samsung Buys Cloud Tech-Joyent Samsung
Top Best a’ Tesla: thank you gifts, swimming, add-ons & up-sells
The top best stories around Telsa Motors this week are swimmingly good, with thank you gifts arriving, Tesla S’ amphibian qualities, new after market add-ons
New routing with stressless cornering for car navigation without left turns or crazy intersections
Probably the most stressful situations in driving are times when you arrive at an intersection with no traffic light, a constant flow of traffic, limited