The annual Google I/O developers conference is going on this week in San Francisco, California, featuring in-depth sessions that showcase the latest and greatest from Google in the way of products and technology. One of the things being highlighted this year is Mercedes-Benz's integration of...
Volvo is looking to join the ranks of cloud-connected automakers, and it knows it has some catching up to do. To quickly close the gap on automakers like Audi, Ford, Nissan... December 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
It's been two weeks since we launched the new Motor Authority iPhone and iPad app, but we've already put in some time and updated it with new features. We've made it even... December 12, 2012 by Joel Feder
While Google and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) may be the two names most closely associated with autonomous vehicles, they’re hardly the only... October 8, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
For those who spend a disproportionate amount of time driving cars, speed traps are an ever-present danger to driver’s licenses and insurance rates. No matter how much... August 29, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
San Francisco will be the U.S. launch center for two new urban mobility apps from BMW. City mayor Ed Lee, and Dr. Ian Robinson from BMW, announced the new ParkNow and... August 21, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Last year Rolls-Royce launched a new certified pre-owned vehicle program called Provenance that was aimed at helping to take the worry out for anyone considering spending the... August 21, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Over 450,000 unique customized Mustangs have been created since Ford released its online Mustang configurator back in June, and now you'll be able to add to that tally with a... August 20, 2012 by Antony Ingram
These days, it seems like there’s an app for the iPhone and iPad that will let you accomplish just about anything. Need to find the best twisty road near your current... July 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Honda said today that it would launch a new cloud connectivity service in its upcoming 2013 Accord, which will be unveiled later this year. The 2013 Accord will offer... July 18, 2012 by John Voelcker
BMW’s defines its ConnectedDrive as “the innovative connection between you, your BMW and the rest of the world.” That’s a more poetic way of saying... July 13, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
BMW has revealed its list of improvements to its ConnectedDrive infotainment technology, set to debut in a variety of BMW and MINI models from this month. Already some of the... July 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram
If you own an Android phone, the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has just released an app called “Police Tape” that allows users to... July 6, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Near Field Communication (NFC) keys are nothing new to the auto industry, which has embraced the concepts of keyless entry and push-button start on a near-universal basis... June 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Inconsiderate parking? There’s always been a certain kind of driver for that. Now there’s an app to out the offender. Android users can download Douche Parking, a... June 6, 2012 by Thomas Bey
They're in your home, in your phone and they've been in your car for several years now--we're talking about computers. High-tech on-board infotainment systems are certainly... April 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram