There’s hybrid technology then there’s hybrid technology loaded with infotainment and safety technology. That’s where the 2017 Prius Prime comes in. When it hits the road, the new plug-in Prius model will get 120 or above MPGe, a 26-percent enhancement over its predecessor. It also has a higher battery capacity. Drivers will also be able to drive at up to 84 mph without
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Ford SYNC Connect will connect more than 10 million customers with AT&T high-speed communications, adding levels of convenience to the SNYC system over the next five years. With Ford SYNC Connect, Ford vehicle owners can: Remotely lock and unlock doors from anywhere Use the built-in GPS system to locate their parked vehicle on a map Remotely start the vehicle or schedule
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If your Audi needs a repair and you’re in San Francisco, you may be part of the automaker’s latest luxury option test program. Audi has partnered with on demand to beta-test Audi on demand in the Bay Area market. According to the manufacturer, “The service allows customers to use an iPhone app to reserve an Audi automobile for temporary use
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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
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General Motors has announced that Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac will offer 22 different active safety technologies across their 2016 model year U.S. lineups. The technologies will be developed and tested at the new 52-acre Active Safety Test Area at Milford Proving Ground, near Detroit. “Our comprehensive safety strategy of helping customers before, during and after a crash continues,” said Jeff Boyer, vice
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As manufacturers get closer to making autonomous driving a common reality, Mercedes-Benz is adding a new dimension to safety in the next generation of E-Class. Though it won’t be launched until next spring, we already know some of what Mercedes-Benz will be offering as part of a new driver assistance package, including a feature that will allow for semi-autonomous driving on freeways,
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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
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Yes, it’s van but it’s more than that. It’s an industrial people mover. Ford’s 2016 Transit is adding to the human side of the vehicle experience offering more technology and customization options. The best-selling commercial van will now have available SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options. “These and other updates make the 2016 Ford Transit the smartest, most flexible
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There’s hybrid technology then there’s hybrid technology loaded with infotainment and safety technology. That’s where the 2017 Prius Prime comes in. When it hits the road, the new plug-in Prius model will get 120 or above MPGe, a 26-percent enhancement over its predecessor. It also has a higher battery capacity. Drivers will also be able to drive at up to 84 mph without
Read more
Ford SYNC Connect will connect more than 10 million customers with AT&T high-speed communications, adding levels of convenience to the SNYC system over the next five years. With Ford SYNC Connect, Ford vehicle owners can: Remotely lock and unlock doors from anywhere Use the built-in GPS system to locate their parked vehicle on a map Remotely start the vehicle or schedule
Read more
If your Audi needs a repair and you’re in San Francisco, you may be part of the automaker’s latest luxury option test program. Audi has partnered with on demand to beta-test Audi on demand in the Bay Area market. According to the manufacturer, “The service allows customers to use an iPhone app to reserve an Audi automobile for temporary use
Read more
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
Read more
General Motors has announced that Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac will offer 22 different active safety technologies across their 2016 model year U.S. lineups. The technologies will be developed and tested at the new 52-acre Active Safety Test Area at Milford Proving Ground, near Detroit. “Our comprehensive safety strategy of helping customers before, during and after a crash continues,” said Jeff Boyer, vice
Read more
As manufacturers get closer to making autonomous driving a common reality, Mercedes-Benz is adding a new dimension to safety in the next generation of E-Class. Though it won’t be launched until next spring, we already know some of what Mercedes-Benz will be offering as part of a new driver assistance package, including a feature that will allow for semi-autonomous driving on freeways,
Read more
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
Read more
Yes, it’s van but it’s more than that. It’s an industrial people mover. Ford’s 2016 Transit is adding to the human side of the vehicle experience offering more technology and customization options. The best-selling commercial van will now have available SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options. “These and other updates make the 2016 Ford Transit the smartest, most flexible
Read more