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Spanish Info Brochures Offered by Chrysler in US
For the first time, there will be vehicle information kits available to consumers in the U.S. printed and electronically in Spanish.
BMW Three-Cylinder Revealed, Will Power Next Mini
BMW revealed an all new 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine today, which is destined to live under the hood of the next generation MINI, a new front-wheel drive series from BMW and possibly even the existing rear-drive 1 Series and 3 Series.
Apple Maps Coming to iPhone 5 with Real Time Traffic, Navigation, Yelp Integration
The annual Apple iPhone announcement has come and gone, and the Cupertino-based tech giant has confirmed that its newest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6, will not only ship with the new iPhone 5 but will be available to all compatible devices next week on September 19th.
GM Halts Vehicle Deliveries to Fix OnStar Glitch
Due to a glitch with its OnStar system, General Motors has been forced to stop the sale of several models as the American automaker moves quickly to resolve the issue.
OnStar Offering Services in Mexico in 2013
General Motors has announced that it will be expanding its OnStar service to vehicles sold in Mexico starting next year.
Text-to-911 Service Being Tested in Tennessee
AT&T and the state of Tennessee are starting a trial of a text-to-911 service in order to see how well emergency call centers can receive and handle emergency text messages.
Kia Quoris In-Car Tech Detailed
Kia is hoping to tap into an entirely new market with its luxurious Quoris sedan. The flagship model will feature plenty of premium amenities on the inside, much of which has never been seen in any other Kia model.
Consumers Prefer Premium Brand Audio Systems: Study
Infotainment systems are increasingly important in new car purchases, and a new J.D. Power study released today reveals that customers who opt for premium audio system are more satisfied with their new car overall.
Audi to Replace Quattro With Electric AWD System
A while back, we mentioned that an Audi A4 Hybrid model could be sporting an electric all-wheel drive system called e-Quattro, which uses an electric motor to power the rear wheels under certain circumstances. The German automaker now plans on incorporating that technology in various other models within the next three years.
Porsche Rev Match Technology Replaces Heel-Toe Downshifting
When the 2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and 4S models were revealed ahead of their Paris Motor Show debut, the German automaker tossed in a little bit of info that its Sport Chrono package will include technology to automatically double-declutch during downshifts.
Volkswagen XL1 Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Volkswagen is looking to introduce a new standard for fuel economy with the XL1, a fuel sipper expected to get up to 235 mpg, and our spy photographers managed to grab some photos of an XL1 prototype testing today.
Ford to Host App Development Contest Next Month
In an effort to improve its mobile device integration, Ford is hosting the second annual AppLink Developer Challenge pitting 10 teams against each other to develop the most car-friendly app.
Mercedes mBrace2 Commercial Released
Introduced in January, Mercedes’ mBrace2 infotainment system comes standard across the brand’s full lineup and the German company is now launching a new advertising campaign to promote it.
Ford Committed to Improving MyFordTouch
MyFordTouch has taken a beating from many media outlets, including Consumer Reports, but Ford says that they will stay committed to being a leader in the infotainment world.
2013 RAM 1500, SRT Viper to Debut OnStar-Like Service
Newly introduced in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup and SRT Viper, Chrysler will offer customers an OnStar-like service through its partnership with wireless company Sprint.
Future Ford Consumer Reports Results Look Bleak
How much does an infotainment system weigh on a car’s overall evaluation? A lot if you’re Consumer Reports and the car in question came from Ford.
New Black Box Ruling Makes Mandate More Likely
A ruling will take effect on October 1 regarding the use of event data recorders (EDRs), commonly called black boxes, setting the stage for the devices to be made mandatory.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Research Advances
In a major step towards autonomous driving, nine major automakers are providing vehicles equipped with the latest in vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute for a year of real world testing.
Ford C-Max Previews Fusion Hybrid Powertrain and Tech
Ford is going all out with its electrification strategy, and two of the newest vehicles to feature the latest hybrid technology are the Ford C-Max and Ford Fusion.
Race Driver Brains Used in Self-Driven Car Development
Try as they might, proponents for autonomous cars will always struggle to argue that a computer can drive safely around man-operated vehicles. That is, unless a group of scientists from Standford’s Revs program have their way.
Fiat Italian Translator App has Sexy ‘Abarth’ Phrases
It didn’t used to be free, but now it is thanks to Fiat – an English/Italian translator app distributed through the iOS App Store.
Ford Mustang Configurator for iOS, Android Available
Mustang fans armed with an Android or Apple mobile device can now take advantage of the Ford’s car configurator on the go, pitting them against other enthusiasts.
Infiniti Shocks Pebble Beach with Emerg-E, LE Concepts
While other automakers are showing off ferocious V12 engines and SUV’s, Infiniti is exposing its electric and hybrid strategy to the attendees of Pebble Beach.
Prius Earns First 5-Star Rating in Uber-German EcoTest
The Toyota Prius has just undergone the new EcoTest from Germany’s ADAC (equivalent of AAA but with more authority). The car is the first ever to score a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the test, out of 56 vehicles that have been tested thus far.
