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…
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…
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 smartphone…
The Self-Driving Car Is Here. What You Need to Know From the Company That’s Making it Happen
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…
So You Think Your Phone is Connected? Wait Till You See What Your Car Can Do
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…
Hyundai and Genesis Team Up With Amazon’s Alexa
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…
10 Reasons I’m Super Excited for Autonomous Driving
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…
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…
Does Tesla’s Autopilot Failure Make You Afraid to Try a Self Driving Car?
Not me. After trying out self driving features in the Volvo XC90, here’s why. The news about Tesla’s Autopilot feature has been dire lately, including the sad death of a Tesla driver while using it on a Florida highway. Tesla and other automakers have pushed the technology—which is a series of interconnected systems, not a single function—because ultimately,…
Getting Closer to the Jetsons: Nissan’s Autonomous Car
Come with us and look into the future. At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, I got a demonstration (a stationary demo) of Nissan’s IDS concept car, an autonomous vehicle that is more moving living room than car. This all electric vehicle, which Nissan says should come to market in five years, does everything but your nails. The…