Device runs shotgun for parents, notifies of cell phone use & speeding
VRM Telematics introduced Sentinel for cars that detects and reports cellphone use while driving. It was created to help parents of younger drivers to enforce
Month: April 2015
Amazon puts more junk in Audi trunks in Germany, sells BMW i3 in Japan
Amazon announced via its German website that Amazon Prime will deliver packages to Audi cars in Germany through a partnership with DHL. Across the globe,
Cheaper gas fuels SUV sales, slows EV &Hybrid sales
In time for Earth Day, it looks like the green car buyers are going for more emissions and more gas-guzzling cars such as SUVs. Car
Earth Day Roundup: green car-making, green car sales and incentive suggestions
Many automakers, sellers and service providers are helping the environment in time for Earth Day. Automakers are trying to reduce energy in making cars and
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,
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