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Volvo Trucks Uses Smartphones to Provide Service Instructions in Workshops
Volvo Trucks Uses Smartphones to Provide Service Instructions in Workshops

19 May 2011, 13:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In a move that is targeted at improving the company’s aftersales services, Volvo Trucks is currently testing the use of smartphones - a consumer-based technology- in their workshops. As the ...

 
Diagnostic App Coming from Ford. Not for the Car, for the Driver
Diagnostic App Coming from Ford. Not for the Car, for the Driver

18 May 2011, 07:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Since the day smartphones have begun taking over the automotive world, not a single moment has passed without us hearing about one type of app or another that allow you to do this, or that, or monit...

 
TomTom Start 20 Available in the UK from £130
TomTom Start 20 Available in the UK from £130

13 May 2011, 11:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Bringing heightened comfort and style to the first-time satnav category, the TomTom Start 20 series has arrived on the UK market. The navigation specialist has introduced on the respective models an...

 
Ducati and Tumi Launch 2011 Travel Case Collection
Ducati and Tumi Launch 2011 Travel Case Collection

13 May 2011, 07:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has partnered with travel, business, and lifestyle accessories Tumi to bring a new collection of such items for this fall. The items will reach stores from October 1, ...

 
Next Green Car Launches UK-wide EV Charging Point Map
Next Green Car Launches UK-wide EV Charging Point Map

12 May 2011, 14:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / What can you do if you are driving along and you suddenly realize you are running out of juice on your electric vehicle - theoretically speaking? Well, Next Green Car might have the answer, as it ha...

 
Mercedes-Benz Presents 2011 Bicycle Selection
Mercedes-Benz Presents 2011 Bicycle Selection

12 May 2011, 10:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / We all knew the German automaker is not limited to producing just four-wheeled creatures for the road, but its two-wheeled creations are also a treat themselves. Thus, Mercedes-Benz decided to give...

 
Audi Roadside App Available in the US
Audi Roadside App Available in the US

11 May 2011, 07:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Owners of both smartphones and Audi vehicles in the US will be able, starting the very near future to use their mobile devices in order to get roadside assistance in case they need it. The American ...

 
Equipe 100th Big Block Watch Celebrates Chevrolet Centennial
Equipe 100th Big Block Watch Celebrates Chevrolet Centennial

10 May 2011, 13:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A Detroit-based (where else?) watch manufacturer has taken up the challenge to design a timepiece destined to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet. More specifically, Equipe has just launche...

 
Zipcar Presents New Android Mobile Beta App
Zipcar Presents New Android Mobile Beta App

5 May 2011, 13:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Car sharing network Zipcar announced today the launch of its new Android mobile application as a public beta test. The beta format allows members to test the new mobile app and provide feedback to Z...

 
Audi Motorsport Launches Two New iPhone and iPad Apps
Audi Motorsport Launches Two New iPhone and iPad Apps

5 May 2011, 10:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Audi Motorsport decided to make it easier for fans to stay in touch with the brand’s involvement in the 2011 season and has therefore launched two new apps for the iPhone and iPad, which are d...

 
Volvo Trucks Magazine Now Available for Android
Volvo Trucks Magazine Now Available for Android

4 May 2011, 08:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After back in January the company was announcing the release of a new magazine specially configured for iPad, Volvo Trucks today confirmed that a new issue of its tablet magazine can now be read on ...

 
Car Screens to Come in 3D
Car Screens to Come in 3D

28 Apr 2011, 13:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not exactly something we weren't expecting, but this time somebody with inside knowledge in the matter can confirm what we were expecting ever since Avatar gave us all a notion of what 3D shoul...

 
Smartphone App to Teach You How to Drive
Smartphone App to Teach You How to Drive

28 Apr 2011, 10:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It was only a matter of time, we reckon, until a gadget like the one we will describe below was invented. Our wait was not in vain, because if you are one of those who are lazy, have difficulties in...

 
Rolls-Royce Phantom iPhone App Now Available
Rolls-Royce Phantom iPhone App Now Available

28 Apr 2011, 09:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Fans of the British luxury auto brand who also happen to be iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users are now treated with a free Rolls-Royce Phantom App app. This allows users to create highly bespoke...

 
Mobil 1 Track Challenge Free Online Game Launched
Mobil 1 Track Challenge Free Online Game Launched

28 Apr 2011, 07:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / If you happen to be a motorsport fan and have a little extra time on your hands, you could try using that spare time to enjoy the new free-to-play Mobil 1 online game. Dubbed Mobil 1 Track Challenge...

 
MINI Connected Gets New Functions
MINI Connected Gets New Functions

27 Apr 2011, 13:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest version of the MINI Connected App comes with new functions, the company announced today, while revealing that in the future, the MINI Connected App will allow users to send posts composed...

 
Homer Simpson Voice Now Available on TomTom iPhone App
Homer Simpson Voice Now Available on TomTom iPhone App

26 Apr 2011, 14:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Homer Simpson has been ‘offering his services’ to TomTom for a while now, so it was about time their relationship moved to another level. Specifically, the company has just announced tha...

 
OnStar Student Developer Challenge Finds Its Winners
OnStar Student Developer Challenge Finds Its Winners

26 Apr 2011, 08:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Launched in mid-January, the OnStar Student Developer Challenge, a competition intended for students who can develop the company's app of the future, has finally announced its winners. Specific...

 
X-Treme Pilot III Is the Weapon of Choice for WRC Drivers
X-Treme Pilot III Is the Weapon of Choice for WRC Drivers

22 Apr 2011, 12:47 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Edox has just released a brand new watch, and by the over-sized push-piece, electric green evoking the lights indicating the start of a race and tire tread on the strap you should be able to tell th...

 
Beats By Dr. Dre in the 2012 Chrysler 300S
Beats By Dr. Dre in the 2012 Chrysler 300S

21 Apr 2011, 11:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Going after new customers with all guns blazing, American automaker is seeking to do some damage with the introduction of more features than one would usually bargain for when purchasing a new 300S....