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
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Viper SmartStart 4.0 app now wearable on Apple Watch and Android Wear
The Viper SmartStart 4.0 app is now available for the Apple Watch and Android Wear, allowing drivers to start, control, and locate their vehicle from
INRIX Road Weather warns of real-time road dangers
INRIX announced INRIX Road Weather as service that gives critical road condition information with updated alerts every 15 minutes. INRIX says it is the first
New MINI app for streets, apps, data, search & dates
The MINI connected app will updated in mid-August. The app uses Nokia HERE maps to allow the driver to see routes on his/her smartphone before
Mazda Mobile Start starts for 2016 Mazda6 & Mazda CX-5
Mazda announced the launch of Mazda Mobile Start, a smartphone remote starting app designed for select 2016 Mazda models. Mazda Mobile Start, allows subscribers to
Waze test drives carpooling RideWith app in Israel
Google-owned Waze is testing the RideWith app to connect commuters who want to carpool in the Gush Dan region of Israel. The live traffic sharing
Chevy Silverado OnStar RemoteLink predicts issues before they cause problems
Chevy Silverado drivers will have Proactive Alerts soon. The service predicts and notifies drivers when certain components need servicing before it affects performance. The predictive
Automatic updates Bluetooth adapter with dual data & opens app store
Automatic debuted their second-generation Bluetooth Automatic car adapter, allowing third-party “Bluetooth streaming” apps to show data from the car’s computer in real-time. The company also launched
Augmented realty in Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat/Jeep/Ram Mopar apps updated
Mopar redesigned and updated the suite of FCA Owner apps that include Chrysler for Owners, Drive Dodge, Jeep Vehicle Owners, Ram Toolbox, My FIAT and
Drivers hate texters & bad drivers – 25% use cell phones, NYC/LA rudest
Expedia.com announced the results of the Expedia 2015 Road Rage Report to quantify what driver actions makes people the most angry “The Texter” was the
Los Angeles joins Waze craze with data sharing & Amber Alerts
The city of Los Angeles has some “traffic issues.” The social mapping traffic Waze app is used by more than 1.3 million drivers in L.A.
iPhone, Android & BMW traffic light change alert apps
The city of Walnut Creek in California announced a new traffic app that alerts drivers when the light is changing from red to green. The