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
A Key Waze Feature Is No Longer Available, And Users Are Confused
30 Jun 2023, 15:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Expanding traffic reports on the route is no longer possible for some users, and it's still unclear if this is intended behavior or not
Electrify America Finally Announces NACS Support, Volkswagen Evaluating the Switch
30 Jun 2023, 12:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The last CCS bastion has fallen, as Electrify America announced support for the NACS connector, while its parent Volkswagen is also considering the switch
Google Maps Rival Creates Feature to Offer Navigation Without GPS Signal
30 Jun 2023, 12:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently patented a new technology whose goal is to provide route guidance in a vehicle even without a GPS connection
Tesla Explores Using StoreDot's XFC Extreme Fast Charging Technology in Its Batteries
29 Jun 2023, 16:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla analyzes StoreDot's Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery technology, which promises to recoup 100 miles after just 5 minutes of charging
Next Android Update Will Make It Harder for Thieves To Track Your Car With an AirTag
29 Jun 2023, 12:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google and Apple have been working together on integrating tracker detection in Android; the feature will be part of Android 14
New ZF EVSys800 E-Drive Gives This Porsche Taycan 5,200 Nm of Torque
29 Jun 2023, 11:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German company ZF introduced the world to a 5,200 NM of torque e-drive installed in a Porsche Taycan, tech to become available in 2026
Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Finally Coming to a Hyundai Near You
29 Jun 2023, 03:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean carmaker is preparing a software update to enable wireless phone projection in models equipped with sat-nav
GM 'Ultium Home' V2H Kit Launches With Bi-Directional Charging Capabilities
28 Jun 2023, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After Stellantis is chasing Tesla with Free2move Charge Home energy solutions, GM is also entering the segment with Ultium Home
Surprise Apple Maps Update Raises More Questions Than Answers
28 Jun 2023, 15:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be testing a potential Apple Maps refresh in New Delhi, though it doesn't look like the DCE
Tesla Owners Report Bogus Range Estimates After 2023.20.4.1 Software Update
28 Jun 2023, 09:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Several Tesla owners reported inconsistencies with the reported range and charge stop recommendations after updating to the 2023.20.4.1 software version
Google Lays Off Employees at Waze As Inevitable Merger Progresses
28 Jun 2023, 04:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is moving Waze to Google ads, and the change affects people working in the app's ads monetization system teams
Volvo Latest Carmaker To Join NACS Crowd, SAE Announces Standardized Tesla Connector
27 Jun 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volvo Cars announced adopting the NACS plug starting in 2025, while current EVs get access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers using an adapter from next year
Google Might Have Quietly Removed an Essential Google Maps Feature on Android Auto
27 Jun 2023, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The trip summary in Google Maps appears to be missing after a recent update; the featured displayed statistics at the end of navigation
Microsoft's ChatGPT-Powered Chatbot Could Completely Overhaul Android Auto and CarPlay
27 Jun 2023, 15:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The software giant suggests it would be interested in bringing Bing chat to Android Auto and CarPlay if more restrictions are lifted
Elon Musk Announces the End of the FSD Beta Program With Next Major Software Iteration
27 Jun 2023, 08:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk announced that Tesla Full Self-Driving would move out of the Beta stage with the V12 of the software, making V11 the last Beta version
How Apple's Crash Detection Turned a Music Festival Into a False 911 Call Party
26 Jun 2023, 18:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Festivalgoers wearing the Apple Watch dialed 911 without knowing as they were dancing and partying; the police told them to disable the feature
Surprise Android Auto Update Now Available With Mysterious Improvements
26 Jun 2023, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 9.9 beta is now available for download, only a few days after Google previously shipped two other app updates
This Android Auto Bug Has the Most Annoying Fix Ever
24 Jun 2023, 22:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android Auto problem, seemingly introduced by a recent app update, causes the wireless connection to fail unless the cache is cleared
TomTom Releases New Map Update for Its GPS Navigators
23 Jun 2023, 23:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently published a new map version that can be installed on GPS navigators wirelessly or via a computer