Gadgets - egmCarTech (2)

Need to make payments on your Mercedes-Benz? Well, there’s app for that

Posted: Oct 09, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has entered the apple universe with the launch of their iPhone application, which enables Benz drivers to make payments via their iPhone. Those customers who have a loan or lease with Mercedes-Benz Financial can get full access to their accounts through the application, including account status, the ability to make a payment, and [...]

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Nissan Eporo Car Concepts travel like a group of fish

Posted: Oct 03, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Nissan

It’s a concept inspired by fishes; no really, we’re not kidding. Last year, Nissan unveiled a new Biomimetic car robot called the BR23C concept. This year, Nissan has taken the concept to a new level with “fish-inspired technology.” The EPORO robot car concepts, which are designed to travel in a group of like-vehicles, mimic the [...]

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Zipcar iPhone app lets you honk and unlock

Posted: Oct 02, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

Looking to find the last place you parked your car? There’s app for that. Don’t want to walk to your car and want it to drive right up to you? There will probably be an app for that someday too. But for now, if you’re looking to honk your horn and lock and unlock your [...]

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DriveSafe.ly reads your texts and emails aloud, automatically responds without you touching your phone

Posted: Oct 01, 2009

Filed under: Industry News

As Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood leads a two day summit on distracted driving, we thought this would be a good time to bring you news about new technology that is taking action to keep your attention on the road. Meet DriveSafe.ly – a new mobile application that reads text (SMS) messages and emails aloud in [...]

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Study: Real-time traffic enabled navigation-systems can save drivers 4 days a year

Posted: Aug 29, 2009

Filed under: Industry News

NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital maps, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable and wireless solutions, has revealed a new study that assesses consumer impact of everyday use of navigations systems. The findings focus on the impact that the addition of real-time traffic data has on the driver experience.
“Previous studies in this field [...]

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Mini introduces mobile road assist app for BlackBerry and iPhone

Posted: Aug 21, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, MINI

Mini USA has introduced a new free app for Mini owners that will allow them to access roadside assistance with their BlackBerry or iPhone. The app connects Mini owners to roadside assistance with a touch of a button and provides the service provided with relevant information including the vehicle’s exact location.
The Mini Road Assist mobile [...]

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Goodies: Set the sounds of the Ferrari 458 Italia as your ringtone

Posted: Aug 13, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari

While you won’t be able to hear the new Ferrari 458 Italia rev its engine until next month at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, you can satisfy your needs by downloading official 458 Italia ringtones that make the sound of the supercar every time you get a text or a phone call on your iPhone [...]

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Nissan demonstrates new iPhone app for electric-cars with impressive features

Posted: Jul 28, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Nissan

Need to check the battery level of your electric-vehicle? There’s an app for that. Need to see how hot is inside your vehicle so you can turn on the AC before you get inside? Well, there’s an app for that too – thanks to Nissan. Along with its new electric-vehicle platform announced yesterday, Nissan demonstrated [...]

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Best Buy begins selling electric-vehicles

Posted: Jul 06, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

The nation’s largest consumer-electronics retailer Best Buy, has quietly begun offering electric-powered scooters, bicycles and Segway transporters in 19 locations in California, Oregon and Washington, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Analysts told the newspaper that electric-vehicles won’t be a huge profit-making product for Best Buy but the investment could prove to be a wise one over [...]

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Audi upgrades MMI navigation system for 2010 A3, R8, TT

Posted: Jul 01, 2009

Filed under: Audi

Audi announced today that it is offering an upgraded and improved version of its Multi Media Interface (MMI) navigation system on the 2010 Audi A3, TT and R8 models.
What are the improvements about? Audi says that its MMI navigation now features a 800 x 480 pixel, high-resolution graphics displayed on the 6.5-inch screen and that route [...]