Bonkers 650 kW Motor to Usher In New Electric Hypercar Era
6 Jul 2023, 09:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British electric drivetrain maker Helix published the initial details on a powerful electric motor that will spin the wheels of an unnamed new hypercar
CarPlay Without Icon Labels on the Home Screen Is the Update You'll Never Get
6 Jul 2023, 08:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new jailbreak tweak allows users to disable the icon labels on the CarPlay home screen, eventually getting a much cleaner UI
Fuel-Injected 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Is a Mysterious Barn Find in Unbelievable Condition
6 Jul 2023, 07:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This '57 Corvette is described as a genuine barn find flexing survivor condition; the original engine still runs and drives, the owner claims
San Francisco Will Soon Be Invaded by Driverless Cars, and Local Authorities Are Horrified
5 Jul 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / California regulators might allow Waymo and Cruise to operate 24/7 on the streets of San Francisco, and local officials are horrified at the idea
Japan's Largest Port and Critical Toyota Shipping Hub Blocked Due to Cyberattack
5 Jul 2023, 13:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nagoya Port encountered a cyberattack, with the association in charge of all operations claiming that moving containers was suspended
Awful Waze Update on CarPlay Makes Searching for Alternate Routes an Unnecessary Mess
5 Jul 2023, 12:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has quietly introduced a small change in the way users search for alternate routes on CarPlay; the process now requires more taps
Google Secretly Working on These Android Auto Features, Some Available in Update 9.9
5 Jul 2023, 04:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is working on adding better EV integration into Android Auto, with the latest versions including hints at several new features
Google Maps Could Get a Big New Feature Courtesy of the UK Government
4 Jul 2023, 12:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) wants fuel price information to be available in a public database; satnav apps could import it
Google Maps Users Take the Fastest Route, End up Swept Away by River
4 Jul 2023, 08:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Three bikers in India followed the navigation instructions provided by Google Maps, eventually being sent to an under-construction bridge
This App Brings OBD2 Data to CarPlay, Fingers Crossed for Custom PIDs
4 Jul 2023, 04:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarPlay can now display OBD2 imported from a dedicated adapter; the developer says custom PIDs could also be supported at one point
Sony Launches New Car Speakers and Subwoofers With a Little Something for Every Budget
3 Jul 2023, 13:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has just refreshed its GS car speaker and subwoofer lineup with six new products, all of them going on sale later this year
Tesla Adds Multi-View Camera, Charge on Solar, and More in a Feature-Packed Update
3 Jul 2023, 11:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla 2023.26 update brings many new features, including multi-view support in the Tesla app for Sentry Mode, Charge on Solar, and support for PS5 controllers
Good Luck Explaining Why Android Auto Causes This Awkward Bug
3 Jul 2023, 10:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Assistant stops working after Android Auto shuts down; the bug appeared after a recent Google app update published on the Store
Google Silently Kills Off a Google Maps Feature As Users Likely Forgot It Existed
3 Jul 2023, 04:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps no longer allows users to send directions to phones as a text message, with a mobile notification now becoming the only option
Google Maps Competitor Details Waze-Like Feature to Warn of Dangerous Driving Conditions
2 Jul 2023, 16:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently patented a system whose purpose is to help determine dangerous driving conditions and then send warnings to drivers
Moovit Now Available in 168 More US Cities, Just in Time for Independence Day
2 Jul 2023, 09:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Moovit has announced a massive expansion as the application becomes available in 150 additional cities in the United States
Android Auto Users Can Download a New Update, Version 9.9 Available Right Now
2 Jul 2023, 05:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just promoted Android Auto 9.9 to the stable channel; the rollout through the Google Play Store is now underway
ChatGPT-Powered Dealerships Are the Next Big Thing for the Auto Industry
1 Jul 2023, 08:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Impel has created an automated conversational agent powered by generative AI to handle multiple operations at car dealerships
Yet Another Big App Launches on CarPlay As GM Must Stop the Nonsense
1 Jul 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors seems to be all alone in its struggle to give up on phone mirroring at a time when apps keep coming to Android Auto and CarPlay
Google Maps Gets Huge Android Auto Update As Navigation Now Also Available on Phone
1 Jul 2023, 06:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has finally resolved one of the biggest shortcomings of using Google Maps on Android Auto