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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: How to Get the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems

February 23, 2021 by Abigail Bassett 9 Comments

Apple Car Play Android Auto

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… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: Android, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Apple CarPlay, best car technology, best in car tech, best in car technology, best technology, car hands free technology, Car Tech, connected car, safety

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection

December 11, 2020 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

holiday road trip

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… 

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Is Going Keyless The Smart Choice? The Apple CarKey May Make it Possible

June 26, 2020 by Adeina Anderson Leave a Comment

Apple CarKey

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… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: apple carkey, automakers, BMW, Hyundai, iPhone, Keyless, Lincoln, tesla

Do You Need OnStar? Why We Love it and Why you Might Need it

December 5, 2019 by Jill Robbins Leave a Comment

Do you like to be prepared for the worst possible thing that could happen? Do you like having the security that no matter what goes wrong, you have a backup system or a Plan B in place? If so, OnStar, a connected car service that is available in all General Motors vehicles, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC… 

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Apple CarPlay: Why I Love It and Why You Need It

June 4, 2019 by Kim S. 11 Comments

Apple CarPlay

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… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: Android Auto, Apple Car Play, best car technology, best in car technology, car hands free technology, connected car, safety

The Self-Driving Car Is Here. What You Need to Know From the Company That’s Making it Happen

February 4, 2019 by Abigail Bassett 1 Comment

Mercedes-Benz FO15 Self-Driving car concept

How is this Possible? There are so many questions surrounding the future of self-driving cars that it can be a confusing morass to try and untangle. When will it happen? Will cars really drive themselves? What will it take to get autonomous vehicles on the road? According to one auto supplier, ZF, a company that’s… 

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Filed Under: Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: autonomous cars, autonomous driving, Autonomous Vehicle, autonomy, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz, safety, safety of self driving car, self driving cars, self-driving, self-driving innovations

So You Think Your Phone is Connected? Wait Till You See What Your Car Can Do

March 29, 2018 by Mary Moore Leave a Comment

When was the last time you looked at your phone? Probably within the last couple of minutes, right? You might even be looking at it now as you read this article. Our phones have become such a huge piece of our lives because they are a multi-function tool. Our phones now allow us to see… 

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Hyundai and Genesis Team Up With Amazon’s Alexa

December 26, 2016 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

Alexa Hyundai

Finally, There’s Someone in Your House Who’ll Do What You Ask If you’re one of the millions of Americans who received Amazon Alexa for Christmas this year, you’re now poised to have it do a lot more than just play 21 questions and order toilet paper from Amazon. Alexa is at your service to manage… 

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Filed Under: Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: Alexa, car apps, car remote controls, Genesis, Hyundai

10 Reasons I’m Super Excited for Autonomous Driving

September 21, 2016 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

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Why you’ll like it too The federal government isn’t known for being quick on the uptake. So I was sort of surprised when US regulators announced this week their support and guidelines for autonomous driving. But I was really glad. I’ve had the chance to ride in semi and fully autonomous cars as well as drive… 

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Filed Under: Connected Cars, Safety & Driving, Technology Tagged With: autonomous driving

Self Driving Cars in Pittsburgh?

August 24, 2016 by Judy Antell Leave a Comment

Uber self driving

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… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, News, Technology Tagged With: autonomous cars, autonomous driving, Pittsburgh, self driving cars, Uber

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