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Self-Parking Smartphone App Announced by Bosch
Bosch just announced this that it has developed a self-parking function for vehicles that can be accessed through a smartphone application.
How to Avoid Traffic Jams, or at Least Getting Stuck in Them
Every time we get behind the wheel we’re at the mercy of a multitude of variables that are simply out of our control. Weather, crashes and highway design flaws can all conspire to turn a short trip a drawn-out nightmare. But what is being done to minimize congestion? Municipalities can do a few things to…
VW Smartphone App Makes Music as You Drive
Volkswagen has teamed up with dance Underworld to create a unique smartphone app that will play music based on the way you’re driving.
GM Adds OnStar RemoteLink for Windows Phones
General Motors has added Windows Phone support for its OnStar RemoteLink App, becoming the first automaker to support all four popular smartphone platforms: iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows.
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.
Waze Smartphone App Now Offers Real-Time Gas Prices
The Waze app first gave us social navigation. It followed that up with voice-based hazard reporting. Now, the popular GPS and live traffic app offers real-time gas prices along your driving route.
BlackBerry Support Added to OnStar RemoteLink
Starting today, generally unloved BlackBerry smartphone users can take advantage of the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App, something that until now has been restricted to iOS and Android devices.
Hyundai Blue Link Mobile App Launched
Hyundai drivers who use Android or iOS devices are getting a bonus today thanks to a refreshed version of the automaker’s Blue Link app.
MyMazda App Now Available For Android Smartphones
Good news Android users and Mazda owners – you can now download Mazda’s MyMazda app. The MyMazda app had previously only been available for iPhone users, but now Android smartphone users can use this app to get real-time information about their vehicle. This free app updates you as to service offers personalized to your car,…
My BMW Remote App Now Available for Android Phones
If you’ve got a BMW and an Android phone, you’ll be happy to hear that you’ve got access to the My BMW Remote app. Up until now, the app had only been available for the iPhone, but now the Android smartphone version has access to all the same nifty features. The My BMW Remote app…
Open Your Garage Door With Your Cell Phone With the Craftsman AssureLink [Video]
If you’re tired of searching for your garage door remote at the bottom of your purse or in the bowels of your glove compartment, you need to get the Craftsman AssureLink. An update on your regular garage door opener, the Craftsman AssureLink lets you open your garage door from your cell phone. Using the same…
Avoid Red Lights and Save Fuel with the SignalGuru App
It’s just your luck – no matter where you go, you seem to hit every red light on the way to your destination. It would be awesome if there was a way to avoid them, or at least, minimze your wait time. Your luck is about to change, thanks to the SignalGuru app. Developed by…
Free App Lets Leaf Drivers Control In-Vehicle Features: Now for Blackberry and Android
Do you miss your Nissan Leaf the moment you walk away from it? Now, you can stay in touch with your Leaf no matter where you are at any time, thanks to the new Nissan Leaf app. Available for use on Blackberry and Android operating systems (the app has already been available on the iPhone…
Smartphone App Alerts You To When Your Car is Being Vandalized
Something to allow city-dwellers, sports car owners, or high-school principals to sleep easy at night: a new app for iPhones, Droids, and Blackberries will warn you when some @#%! is messing with your car, allowing you to dispense justice as you see fit. Budding Charles Bronsons can take comfort in knowing that this is the…
Avoid Speeding Tickets with the My Max Speed App
Sometimes you lose track of how fast you’re going. You’re wrapped up with stuff you’ve got to do, your favorite song is on the radio or you’re trying to follow directions. Now, there’s a speed monitoring app that encourages safe driving and protect your rights. The My Max Speed for smartphones stays on top of…
Remotely Control Your Volvo Via Smartphone App
Volvo has just released a fascinating new version of their OnCall app for iPhone and Android phones that provides the owner with a range of beneficial features. The features include a car locator, incase you forget where you parked, remote door lock or vehicle health check. This app works on 2012 Volvo models and can…
Chevrolet Cruze Smartphone App Will Let Owners Check Vehicle Functions
Chevrolet’s Volt plug-in hybrid isn’t the only vehicle that will get its own smartphone app. The Chevrolet Cruze compact will also join the bandwagon with an OnStar-supported program that gives owners new access to various functions of their vehicle via a smartphone. Owners using the Chevy Connect feature on their phones will be able to…
