HybridCars.com reported last week that the 2012 Ford Focus, which debuted at last January’s North American International Auto Show, that Ford has confirmed the 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency hinted at almost a year ago. Specifically, according to Ford’s own press release, the car, “…will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway…” This is typical automaker [...]
In a bid to compete more directly with General Motors’ OnStar technology, Toyota has launched a smart phone app for customers of its luxury division, Lexus. The app, called Enform, is available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and BlackBerry, as well as some Android phones, and offers many features, including access to the Lexus Customer [...]
You may not be able to actually drive the new Chevrolet Volt over the internet, but Car and Driver is reporting this week that Volt owners will have the ability to interact with their vehicles over the ‘net by using MyVolt.com, a website from OnStar and GM. One of the highlights: you can schedule the [...]
We all know that back-seat entertainment systems have become a staple for keeping kids occupied and parents sane during road trips, but BMW is taking it one step further. When the next BMW X3 crossover is released for sale, it will include an option for special brackets to be installed on the backs of the [...]
Automotive News is reporting this morning that General Motors may be considering the addition of some free services to their OnStar in-car communications system, in order to compete more directly against Ford Motor Co.’s Sync system. Currently, OnStar subscriptions provide accident alerts, directions, and automobile diagnostics, but an upgrade scheduled to be released later this [...]