Most people rely on their handy navigation apps to get around. Turn left, turn right- it can get pretty boring. And if you’re on the road for work a lot, it can get lonely, too. But what if you could add some fun to your ride? For instance, let your kid dictate your next road…
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Explained: All You Need to Know About the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems
Just plug in and let your phone do the navigating. And texting. And phone calling! We live in a time where everyone and their mamas are glued to their phones. It’s like a lifeline. If you’ve been inside a new car lately, you’ve surely noticed that most new cars on the market offer a…
Is Going Keyless The Smart Choice? The Apple CarKey May Make it Possible
The Apple CarKey. 📸 BMW Only a few automakers are offering apps to go keyless – but not for long. Car keys are becoming obsolete in some vehicles. But is going keyless the smart choice? How do you feel about that? Would you still carry your keys with you, or trust the smarts in your…
Lyft and Uber Safety Tips: Apps and Advice to You Get There Safely
Rideshare is great… until it isn’t. Who didn’t shiver with familiar dread when we heard the news last year of college girls being targeted and murdered by fake Uber drivers? It’s unnerving, but necessary: Getting into a stranger’s car for a ride home, to the airport or to a friend’s house. But thanks to apps–the…
Apple CarPlay: Why I Love It and Why You Need It
If I told you that I would not have chosen my SUV if it didn’t have Apple CarPlay would you believe me? Apple CarPlay is an interface that takes hands-free phone use to the next level. It allows users like me, of Apple products – iPhone or iPad – to use our favorite iPhone/iPad features and…
Rock Out in Your Ride: Six of the Best Music Apps for Your Car
Driving is more fun with great music, right? When it comes to music in your car, the preinstalled radio/CD isn’t your only option. It might be the last option given there are 20+ apps for listening to music. How do you narrow the field? We put together this list of the best music apps for…
Renting A Car? Why You Need Protection And How Record 360 Is The Answer
You may not know it, but you need protection when renting a car. You’re on vacation in beautiful sunny Miami with your best friend. You decide to rent a convertible to cruise down Ocean drive in style. You rent it from your favorite car rental company and as you check out, you notice a few…
Self Driving Cars in Pittsburgh?
Ubers driven by robots! You know those awkward blind dates when you have nothing to say to the guy across the table? That’s how it can be in a cab. You just want to sit back and scroll through your Instagram feed, not make chit chat. But no, the cab driver insists on asking how…
Uber, Lyft, Niche Car Service: What is Your Jam?
App-based car services disrupt the regular taxi cab model. Once, there were cabs. In New York City, you stuck your hand out and waited for a yellow cab to stop. If you were traveling at rush hour, or needed a cab in the rain, or one to take you to Brooklyn, you might be waiting…
How to Surprise and Delight with the New FordPass
The Ford Smart Mobility plan grows with FordPass. Surprise and delight are not usually associated with car companies, but then, Ford sees itself as more than just a car company. The automaker is increasingly focused on mobility solutions that extend beyond the personal vehicle and is introducing FordPass. This app takes connectivity to the next level, letting you…