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…
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…
What Drives Her: Carolina Harris’ Career in Automotive Innovation & Technology
Have you ever gotten into your car and wished there was an app for it? Who wants to read a manual anymore, right? Feature Innovation Manager at Stellantis, Carolina Harris had that exact thought and co-created the app, “Know & Go,” for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, the first FCA vehicle to feature it. And…
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…
Let Your Kid Dictate Your Next Road Trip with Waze Voice Recorder
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: How to Get the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems
Just plug it 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…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with 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…
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…