Every car that's registered is fitted with a device that allows renters to unlock
a car via a smartphone app.
Uber and Lyft recently managed to get around the monopoly by letting riders hail
cars via smartphone apps, but Mayor de Blasio has even tried to thwart that.
The mobile online services enable drivers to access and process all important information about
the car via a smartphone app.
The Electric Drive model is based on Prime spec, with a few bespoke features including the ability to pre-cool or pre-heat
the car via a smartphone app.
When plugged into OBD ports on model year 2010 to 2017 Ford cars that lack a modem, it adds an LTE hot spot, gives the driver access to information about the vehicle's health, allows the car to be tracked, and makes it possible to do things like unlock or lock
the car via a smartphone app.
BMW also touts Amazon Alexa integration, Apple CarPlay, a Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system, remote 3D view (letting you keep an eye on
your car via a smartphone app), self - parking (parallel and perpendicular with a driver at the wheel), and remote parking (forward and reverse via the key fob).
Nissan says it plans to connect the watch and
the car via a smartphone app using Bluetooth LE, so the watch will be a companion, just as the Sony SmartWatch 2 and Samsung Galaxy Gear watches we've already seen.
Not exact matches
Also imminent from Ford is the 2011 Fiesta, which will be the first
car on the market to deliver voice - controlled
smartphone apps via AppLink, a downloadable software for the company's already popular FordSync technology.
The upgradeable,
app - loving Audi Connect lets users stream video, link
smartphones to the
car's data plan and powerful onboard antennae, and perform cool functions such as Picture Navigation: Use a photo
via the onboard Google Street View, or have a friend send a snapshot, and the nav system can set a destination based on the photo's geo - coordinates.
Spotify is already available in Volvos and many other vehicles through Bluetooth streaming or
via Apple CarPlay integration, and several automakers have
apps allowing the Spotify
smartphone app to connect with the in -
car infotainment system.
The Audi
smartphone interface now comes with Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, which gives expanded access to
smartphone apps via the
car's center - mounted screen.
Debuting in Malaysia, BMW ConnectedDrive in the X1 offers BMW ConnectedDrive Services &
Apps, which allows the use of the BMW Online internet portal via a SIM card in the car, as well as the integration of smartphone a
Apps, which allows the use of the BMW Online internet portal
via a SIM card in the
car, as well as the integration of
smartphone appsapps.
Once their
smartphone is hooked up to the BMW —
via USB cable or the
car's snap - in adapter — customers can operate the BMW M Laptimer
app easily using the iDrive Controller.
Other kit in the GLAM specced models includes a monochromatic rear view mirror, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic headlights, automatic climate control, cruise control, and the IntelliLink connectivity suite, complete with a centrally mounted touch screen, which not only connects
smartphones via Bluetooth for telephony purposes, but also enables audio streaming and a host of
smartphone - based applications to be run through the
car, including internet radio and the BringGo navigation
app, which works a treat as a full on in -
car navigation suite.
For European markets, INFINITI has equipped the 2017 Q50 with a new Telematic Control Unit, allowing the owner to control elements of their
car remotely
via INFINITI's InTouch Services
smartphone app, for greater security and convenience.
Another part of the XC60 package is Volvo's Sensus connectivity functionality, which lets you link the
car to your
smartphone via an
app.
The e-Golf continues to offer remote access
via the Volkswagen
Car - Net
app (including battery charging and auxiliary air conditioning), as well as Car - Net App - Connect for compatible smartphones that offers Apple CarPlay ™, Android Auto ™, and MirrorLink ® integration and Guide & Inform servic
app (including battery charging and auxiliary air conditioning), as well as
Car - Net
App - Connect for compatible smartphones that offers Apple CarPlay ™, Android Auto ™, and MirrorLink ® integration and Guide & Inform servic
App - Connect for compatible
smartphones that offers Apple CarPlay ™, Android Auto ™, and MirrorLink ® integration and Guide & Inform services.
Integrating the
smartphone into the vehicle's iDrive system allows the phone, together with
apps that have been approved by Apple for CarPlay, to be operated
via the screen in the
car by means of the iDrive Controller or Touch screen.
Five years of Benz's Mbrace connected
car services come standard (giving features like remote remote start
via smartphone app), while a Wi - Fi hotspot function is available if you subscribe to the Mbrace Entertain service package.
«Connected
car» technology allows the driver to check the status of the vehicle
via an
App installed on their
smartphone and also provides support features such as Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Emergency Call and Land Rover Assist Call.
• Newly structured MINI Connected in -
car infotainment program with additional functions; Emergency Call and MINI Teleservices available for use with permanently installed SIM card; unique range of functions and the opportunity for ongoing expansion due to
apps allowing integration in the
car via smartphone; increased driving fun with typical MINI functions such as Mission Control, Dynamic Music, Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM Analyser; new MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with Real Time Traffic Information; online connection also allows the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Glympse, the reception of RSS newsfeeds and entertainment features such as AUPEO!
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Apps enhance your in - car experience via compatible smartphone apps including the new Spotify app bringing over 30 million songs into your l
Apps enhance your in -
car experience
via compatible
smartphone apps including the new Spotify app bringing over 30 million songs into your l
apps including the new Spotify
app bringing over 30 million songs into your life.
VW's
Car - Net telematics provides a myriad of services including automatic crash notification, remote vehicle access
via smartphone app, and stolen - vehicle location.
Another
app called CabinControl allows
smartphones to control vehicle settings such as the rear seat infotainment and climate control systems while Social Play list democratizes the music choices within the
car by allowing each of the eight seats to chose a song
via smartphone.
ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Electronic Stability Control (ESC) w / Traction Control ABS w / Electronic Brake - force Distribution & Brake Assist Torque Vectoring Control (TVC) 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes Front, Front Side Impact & Side Curtain Airbags Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners Tire Pressure Monitoring System POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY 1.6 L Turbo GDI, 201 HP, 195 lbs - ft Torque, DOHC 4 - Cylinder Twin - scroll Turbocharger, D - CVVT 6 - Speed Manual Transmission Sport - tuned Steering COMFORT & CONVENIENCE 18 - Inch Alloy Wheels and P215 / 40R18 Tires Projection Headlights with Unique LED Headlight Accents Front Fog Lights & Side Mirrors w / Turn Signal Indicators Ground Effects Bodykit and Bodycolor Rear Spoiler LED Taillights and Rear Wiper Air Conditioning w / Cabin Air Filter Dimension Premium Audio and External Amp w / Subwoofer AM / FM / SIRIUSXM / CD / MP3 with 8 Speakers Satellite Radio w / 90 Day Trial; Not Available in AK & HI iPod / USB & Auxiliary Input Jacks Hyundai Blue Link Telematics System Technology that enables the driver to stay connected
via In -
Car, Web or
Smartphone App; Subscription Required 7 Multimedia Touchscreen w / rearview camera Electroluminescent Gauge Cluster and Trip Computer Proximity Entry Key w / Push Button Start Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise, Audio & Phone Controls Integrated Bluetooth Hands - Free Phone System Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel Leather Seating Surfaces w / Driver's Power Lumbar Support Heated Front Seats & Heated Power Side Exterior Mirrors Emergeny Tire Puncture Kit in lieu of Spare ADDED FEATURES: * Tech Package: Panoramic sunroof Backup warning sensors Automatic headlights Automatic temperature control Navigation system 115V outlet
The driver can get out of the
car before launching the function
via the myAudi
app on their
smartphone.
Plus, it supplies Google - powered destination search and destination send - to -
car functionality, along with remote access
via smartphone app to various vehicle features.
Purchasing the
car with Uconnect Access will make remote vehicle access available to you
via a
smartphone app.
The latter can be done
via the «smart control»
app, which also lets one access info and status of the
car remotely
via smartphone or computer.
The passengers can control certain functions of the
car and of the COMAND unit from the rear seats,
via a built - in touchscreen display or by the help of an
app downloaded in a tablet or
smartphone.
Skoda also also introduced a Connect
app that allows owners to monitor the
car via a
smartphone, when it's driven by a friend, relative or kin.
It also has a remote parking system through which the driver uses a
smartphone app to monitor and park the
car via the 360 - degree camera.
Once their
smartphone is hooked up to the
car —
via USB cable or the
car's snap - in adapter — customers can operate the BMW M Laptimer
app easily using the iDrive Touch Controller.
A step up to the EX-L model adds Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning systems, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a moonroof, premium audio and the new HondaLink that connects the
car via the owner's
smartphone to music and media resources such as Aha by Harman, Internet
apps, roadside assistance and more.
With Audi connect, the
car becomes part of a global network with personalized services available online and
via a
smartphone app.
Uber's efforts are particularly noteworthy because they will likely result in self - driving
cars that can be summoned
via a
smartphone app, which would subvert the whole idea of owning a vehicle.
Here's how Parking Douche works: When you see careless or irresponsible parking in Moscow, you use your Parking Douche
app to take a photo of the
car via your
smartphone, enter the
car's license plate number and details of the parking douchiness you have witnessed, and submit it to the newspaper through the
app.
The DriveAlert
app will come with a hardware device that connects directly to the OBD port on your
car and communicates with your
smartphone via bluetooth.
Black taxi drivers» gripes with Uber include the fact that the cab - hailing company, which connects passengers with drivers
via a
smartphone app, appears to ply for hire by having available
cars visible on the
app and operates a metred pay system, which are both banned for private hire vehicles.