Smartphone apps
Top 5 Apps Teens Use When Driving Distracted
More than one in three teens admit to taking their eyes off the road when app notifications come in while driving.
Insurance Companies Developing Apps to Track Drivers
Insurance companies are becoming increasingly tech savvy about monitoring their customers.
NHTSA Looks to Regulate Smartphone Navigation Apps
In the battle against distracted driving, NHTSA is looking for the authority to regulate the use of smartphone apps while behind the wheel.
BMW Adds New Apps: Music, Audio Books, Glympse
BMW announced five new approved iPhone applications for its “BMW Apps,” expanding the list of compatible smartphone programs owners can access through their car.
Canadian Gas Station Lets You Pay With Your Smartphone
Any driver in cold weather will agree, taking off your gloves to pay for your gas is a pain, especially when the temperature dips below freezing. One Canadian gas company is helping drivers stay warm by providing a smartphone app that allows users to pay for gas with their mobile device.
App Reports Texting and Driving to Mom and Dad
You can’t dispute that texting behind the wheel is dangerous, yet people still take the risk regularly – young drivers especially – which is something one smartphone app aims to change.
Road Inc. Smartphone App is a Car Museum on the Go
Devoted to celebrating the history and the culture of automobiles, car museums allow enthusiasts to admire the rarest and most iconic of cars, but don’t forget the “do not touch” sign. Now, thanks to the Road, Inc. classic car app, you can touch these cars to your heart’s content… on your iPad. A car museum…
What To Do When Your Car Breaks Down; Advice From AAA
It’s easy to panic when you’re stranded by the side of the road after your car breaks down or you’re late for an early morning meeting and it just won’t start. Helping you keep your cool and stay safe, AAA has some advice for stranded motorists. In a case where your car just won’t start,…
Free Smartphone Apps Save You Money at the Pumps
As we watch the gas prices creep higher and higher, we wonder what new tips and tricks to use in order to save money. If you’ve got a smartphone, the answers are already right in your hands. There are some good free phone apps that can help you save money on gas. Using GPS or…
Two New New Free Smartphone Apps From GM
Another day, another smartphone app. This time around, it’s courtesy of GM. They’ve released a free app that allows owners of all 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles to access vehicle information and OnStar services. There are two different apps available. The first is called myChevrolet (or myBuick or myCadillac, depending on what GM…
