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Smartphones Are The New Pot

Smartphones Are The New Pot

If you drive a car, chances are good that you own a smartphone, so we feel it's only fair to warn you that you're messing with fire. J.D. Power recently conducted its 2010 U.S. Automotive Emerging Technologies Study, and the results are clear: smartphones are a technological gateway drug, leading...

June 24, 2010 by 
 
1999 Ford Taurus

Take Steps To Prevent Your Car From Being Stolen

Whether you drive a 1994 Honda Accord or a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, having your car stolen is bound to ruin your day. And while the vehicles topping the “most-commonly... June 8, 2010 by 


 
SIRIUS XM on Android

Sirius XM: Now Available On Android Handsets

Owners of Blackberries, iPhones, and iPods have been enjoying Sirius XM through their handheld devices since last year, and now, the popular music/talk/news radio service is... June 2, 2010 by  9


 
Trinity, professional hacker [from The Matrix]

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Downside To High-Tech Cars: Hacking

The line between cars and computers has begun to blur, leaving tech geeks like us giddy. In-car internet, real-time eco-driving feedback, social media apps: they're all great... May 18, 2010 by 


 
American Journey 2.0: Socially Networked Road Trip with the Ford Fiesta

Cars Are People, Too: Road Trippin' Ford Fiesta Tweets As It Travels

Last week, we told you about a group of University of Michigan students who'd been developing apps for cars. Now, some of those students are about to give their work a test... May 13, 2010 by 


 
Buick LaCrosse four-cylinder drive

Favorite Luxury Features Of The Buick Lacrosse

In recent years, Buick has become a name to recognize in the luxury class, and the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse has allowed Buick to compete with some of the most respected names... May 11, 2010 by 


 
USBFever iPad Car Dock

Mobile Ridiculousness: the Apple iPad Car Dock

You can pick your friends, you can pick your car--and now you can pick your friends from your car via Twitter or Facebook with the cutting-edge help of this spectacularly bad... May 4, 2010 by 


 
Volvo Personal Car Communicator (PCC)

Coming Soon: Smart Key Fobs And Corresponding Smartphone Apps

Key fobs—those little remotes that typically just lock and unlock our car doors—are about to become a lot smarter. Although there have been glimpses of... May 3, 2010 by  6


 
The Homer

Ford's Car Of The Future--By Way Of The Simpsons?

The Simpsons is, admittedly, just a cartoon, but its encyclopedic punditry on American life occasionally dips into fields that can stir even a car lover's juices. Case in... April 13, 2010 by  2


 
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring Angular Front Exterior View

Need Mazda Roadside Assistance? There's An iPhone App for That

Need help with your 2010 Mazda3 and its flat tire? Or maybe your 2010 CX-9 has some locked keys inside, completely someone else's fault? Now, in the ad lingo of the moment... April 7, 2010 by 


 
2009 Dodge Journey AWD 4-door SXT Angular Front Exterior View

Ask TCC: How Can I Empower My 2009 Dodge Journey Keys?

  We're all about empowerment here at TheCarConnection. We give you a voice in the car world by asking you to write for High Gear Media Web sites--and we're also here to... March 17, 2010 by  3


 
2010 chevrolet cruze 002

Chevrolet Goes Social At SXSW

When it comes to getting younguns interested in its vehicles, General Motors hasn't been as aggressive as some of its competitors in exploiting Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and... March 10, 2010 by 


 
MyFord Touch

Ford Upgrades SYNC To Keep Virtual Bad Guys Out Of Your Car

The internet is a pretty magnificent thing. It allows us to stay in touch with family and friends. It helps small companies to do business around the globe. And of course, it... March 9, 2010 by 


 
Traffic

IBM Is Working To Make Your Drive Faster & More Personalized

Traffic congestion isn't just annoying, it's wasteful. Every year, American drivers fritter away nearly a week of their lives and 26 gallons of gas while stuck on crowded... February 25, 2010 by  3


 
Electronic Key Impressioner

Tech Tuesday: New Device Makes Life Easier For Some Locksmiths, Car Thieves

3-D printing is fairly new, but its popularity grows with every improvement to the technology. The process uses either a 3-D scanner to map an item's surface or 3-D imaging... February 23, 2010 by  3


 
Apple iPhone

Tech Tuesday: Apple's iPhone Is Friend, Lover, Garage Door Opener

Apple and its hyper-popular iPhone have been in the news a lot this week -- and not for good reasons. It seems that Steve Jobs' minions have begun heavily censoring the apps... February 23, 2010 by  2


 
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