Augmented Realty app shows Hyundai owners how to pair Bluetooth, check oil and more
At the Connected Car Expo Hyundai will show its augmented reality owner’s manual app. Users guide their tablet or smartphone’s camera over the area of
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Why Android Auto and CarPlay are better than in-car infotainment, MirrorLink sucks and telematics are wanted
Strategy Analytics analysis of infotainment services show consumers at odds within themselves for what they want and like. A telematics study found drivers want telematics.
Real-time traffic & HERE services there for Volvo Sensus
Volvo Cars has chosen HERE for advanced mapping, local search and car locating. The company will also be using INRIX data for traffic. Volvo’s infotainment
Zubie adds Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots to service/device
Zubie has partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer Wi-Fi 4G LTE hotspots to cars for $10 a month added on to a Verizon data plan
wejo free smartphone apps for fleets or rewards earners
wejo, a sponsor of Telematics West Coast announced , has launched a fleet the smart driving app for fleet use for free. It also recently launched
Pioneer DVD receivers with double connections, Siri, Spotify, Pandora & FLAC
Pioneer announced its new 2016 line of in-dash multimedia DVD receivers with nine new models. Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time
Ford Smart Mobility Tour shows that Angelinos love tech
Ford took its Smart Mobility Tour to the City of Angels and its research shows Angelinos worry more about backing out onto a busy street
Why iOS 9.0.2 for iPhones fixes security while Bluetooth and in-car connections suffer?
The update to 9.02 fixed some security issues and seems to be causing fewer Bluetooth problems than last year’s update to iOS 8 update. However,
Go Mechanic app suggests mechanics and calls for service
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.
Audi A4 & Q7 MMI now connects to Apple Watch, myCarManager & myService
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
2016 Honda Civic Sir-ious about smartphones Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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
Clarion intros next-gen SurroundEye shows view of blind spots & full surround sound
Clarion is showing the world debut of their next-generation “SurroundEye” during the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2015 and new full digital sound system. Clarion’s SurroundEye