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Thousands of OnStar RemoteLink customers use the app to start their vehicle, unlock doors, get vehicle information and customize Wi-Fi settings. Soon, users will be able to access deals via AtYourService. In what amounts to mobile couponing, customers with an active OnStar subscription will be able to use the RemoteLink mobile app to access an AtYourService tab to view offers, sponsored

Later this year, drivers will be able to control their Volkswagen with their Apple Watch. The automaker notes that, “Apple Watch wearers can keep an eye on their vehicle from afar, remotely locking and unlocking doors and viewing the status of doors, windows and sunroof (open or closed). Consumers will also be able to find a parked vehicle quickly, with

Lexus isn’t calling it a complete overhaul of the model but the only thing R&D didn’t touch are the door panels. Already known for being luxurious yet off-road worthy, the 2016 LX 570 has a few new things families are going to love: While it may not mean much to the passengers, drivers will certainly appreciate the automaker’s addition of LED headlights, turn

Remember how great it was the first time you rode in a car with electric seats? Get ready to have your mind blown. The new Lincoln Continental Concept features 30-way seats. Who knew there were 30 ways to adjust a seat?! “The next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a seat that conforms to and supports the body –

Volkswagen will introduce its all-new MIB II infotainment system to buyers when it’s 2016 vehicles begin arriving in showrooms this quarter. The next-generation system’s features are divided into “three key areas” according to the automaker: Security & Service – connected car services and advanced telematics Guide & Inform – enhances the navigation and advanced infotainment systems App-Connect – seamless smartphone

Is that light about to turn red? BMW has announced that they will be the first manufacturer to integrate EnLighten App, by Connected Signals, into a car. Here’s how it works: Drivers with iOS Devices see traffic signal data on the vehicle’s display in real time while in the app including a countdown to when the signal will change. Based on the current

In-car smartphones use is hot. For phones that get too hot to handle, Chevrolet has a solution- an industry-first cooling system built into the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Active Phone Cooling, available in the 2016 Impala, Volt, Cruze and Malibu, will allow wireless charging while simultaneously externally cooling the phone using the vehicle’s HVAC system. No other automotive manufacturer offers a similar solution for in-vehicle

Today Jaguar unveiled an updated, more connected XJ, its premium sedan, bringing the model in line with what competitors offer. Exterior The all-aluminum luxury saloon car will come in four trim levels- XJ Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio and XJR in addition to the newly Autobiography and R-Sport options. On the vehicle’s exterior, Jaguar has added all-LED lights, a larger, more upright grille, and

Promising faster processing time and a more intuitive interface, the all-new Ford SYNC 3 system will debut in this summer in North America on the 2016 Ford Escape and Fiesta. “SYNC always has been about providing a safer way for our customers to connect their smartphones in order to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,” said

Use Apple devices and want them to interact with your new Cadillac? You’re in luck. The General Motors brand is upping the Cadillac user experience making way for both Apple and Android connectivity Apple CarPlay will debut in 2016 Cadillac models featuring CUE’s 8-in multi-touch screen except the SRX Crossover, a model that will move to an all-new generation in early