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Polestar introduces Prime Video to in-car infotainment system

Polestar introduces Prime Video to in-car infotainment system

Polestar 2 saloon now comes with Prime Video and YouTube as native apps.

By Brian Potter 19 September 2023

Mercedes-Benz updating MBUX entertainment, nav systems on 700k vehicles

Mercedes-Benz updating MBUX entertainment, nav systems on 700k vehicles

The massive over-the-air update includes Dolby Atmos surround sound and Voice Assistant enhancements, among other things.

By Brian Potter 03 September 2023

Corporate / Financial

Reddit r/Cars and thousands of other communities going dark, here’s why

Reddit r/Cars and thousands of other communities going dark, here’s why

Administrative changes regarding third-party apps have subreddits shutting down in protest, possibly for good.

By Brian Potter 13 June 2023

Toyota software security flaw exposed vehicle locations of 2m cars for 10 years

Toyota software security flaw exposed vehicle locations of 2m cars for 10 years

No personal information was leaked.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

03:27 Technology

Ford won't drop Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in its vehicles

Ford won't drop Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in its vehicles

Ford CEO Jim Farley doesn’t think such a decision would be “customer-centric.”

By Brian Potter 09 May 2023

Races and Chases

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Nick Kyrgios’s bright green Tesla was allegedly stolen from his mother at gunpoint.

By Brian Potter 04 May 2023

2024 Ford Mustang remote rev feature lets you rev pony to 5,000 rpm

2024 Ford Mustang remote rev feature lets you rev pony to 5,000 rpm

You can finally rev your Mustang's engine from your pocket.

By Brian Potter 20 April 2023

Audi Q4 e-tron software update results in wide array of improvements

Audi Q4 e-tron software update results in wide array of improvements

Highlights include max charging capability rising to 135 kW and an abundance of new features on the MyAudi app.

By Brian Potter 21 March 2023

Third-party apps on Audi head units possible without smartphones

Third-party apps on Audi head units possible without smartphones

The said feature will be available in selected models with the latest MIB 3 software cluster.

By Brian Potter 03 March 2023

Porsche Roads app updated to help find scenic, corner-carving routes

Porsche Roads app updated to help find scenic, corner-carving routes

It's an app anyone can download and use.

By Anthony Alaniz 18 February 2023

Commercial Vehicles

New Tesla Semi 3D model images emerge in Tesla iOS app v4.14.3

New Tesla Semi 3D model images emerge in Tesla iOS app v4.14.3

They show exterior and interior details of the production model.

By Mark Kane 13 November 2022

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

For folks wondering if Starlink is working in Ukraine, or if many in the country are even aware of it, here we have it.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2022

Porsche developing app that digitalises your favourite roads in hours

Porsche developing app that digitalises your favourite roads in hours

Porsche Virtual Roads wants to accelerate the mapping of roads for driving simulators.

By Jacob Oliva 12 February 2022

New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

Petrol car owners parking in "your" charging spot? Tesla has simplified its solution.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2021

UK: Seat spin-off Cupra's new app shows whether an EV is right for you

UK: Seat spin-off Cupra's new app shows whether an EV is right for you

Cupra says the app will tell customers which powertrain to pick.

By James Fossdyke 15 September 2021

Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

The new EV8 Switch app will show drivers "how switching to electric could fit in with their current lifestyle".

By James Fossdyke 10 September 2021

01:29 Supercars

Bugatti debuts new line of smartwatches that are actually affordable

Bugatti debuts new line of smartwatches that are actually affordable

The hypercar brand collaborated with VIITA Watch on three high-tech timepieces.

By Christopher Smith 29 May 2021

Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Plus, you can now use your smartphone as a car key.

By Anthony Karr 03 May 2021

Volkswagen Golf gets special live update app for football fans

Volkswagen Golf gets special live update app for football fans

The app will give you live goal updates as you drive.

By James Fossdyke 23 March 2021

Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

That took a while, but better late than never.

By Jacob Oliva 10 March 2021

Tesla Model 3 owner uses car's app to trick and outsmart criminals

Tesla Model 3 owner uses car's app to trick and outsmart criminals

These thieves don't seem to have a clue, but the whole story is pretty comical and informative.

By Steven Loveday 27 October 2020

Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Skoda's new app really does listen to your (car's) problems.

By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2020

This is how a new Vauxhall Mokka will look like on your driveway

This is how a new Vauxhall Mokka will look like on your driveway

Try before you buy?

By Dominik Wilde 30 September 2020

This is how unaccompanied new car test drives happen

This is how unaccompanied new car test drives happen

No need to social distance with the Ignition co-driver app.

By Dominik Wilde 21 May 2020

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