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Garamond Vs. Arial: Fonts Can Increase Your Risk Of Crashing
Design fanatics spend a lot of time obsessing over fonts. They debate the readability of Times Roman, the 20th-century functionalism of Helvetica, the low-level IQ of Comic Sans. (Which has generated a hilariously profane response from Comic Sans itself.) But discussion of typefaces is more than an...
Chrysler Launches New Uconnect User Guide Website
Smartphone connectivity, navigation systems, Pandora and Stitcher and a multitude of other high-tech devices and applications may be all the rage, but they do require a... January 9, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Chrysler Launches Uconnect Website To Dodge Ford's Fate
Technology is a great thing -- except when it's not. While computers, smartphones, and satnav have generally made our lives easier, they have to be designed to be usable by... January 9, 2012 by Richard Read 1
2012 Chrysler 200 Driven, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Coda: Today's Car News
Coda has set up shop in a...mall. [GreenCarReports] We drive the 2012 Chrysler 200 and find it to be stylish, but not glamorous. [TheCarConnection] The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro... September 9, 2011 by Joel Feder
Would You Buy OnStar From A Dealer Or Best Buy?
Earlier this year, General Motors announced plans to sell OnStar as an aftermarket system called OnStar FMV (or "For My Vehicle"). The company recently made good on its... August 12, 2011 by Richard Read 5
State Farm Launches OnStar Competitor: In-Drive [UPDATED]
It's no secret that car shoppers are smitten with technology, and nothing is hotter right now than the mix of navigation and concierge services known generally as... August 3, 2011 by Richard Read 5
Ford Drops The Price Of SYNC To End Distracted Driving
A string of new studies have shown that when it comes to cars, shoppers love high-tech options -- particularly those involving navigation and infotainment features. That may... August 2, 2011 by Richard Read
Today's Car Thieves Can Use Cell Phones, Not Slim Jims
If you have a new car, equipped with the latest in cellular-network-based security, we’ve got bad news for you. A group of hackers has proven that they can find a... July 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 7
Win OnStar FMV System Via Facebook Contest
Earlier today, OnStar announced its OnStar For My Vehicle (FMV) system for launch on July 24th. If you can't wait that long, or just want it for free, OnStar is giving out... July 19, 2011 by Joel Feder
Ford Is First To Support Cell Phone Ban. Will Sync Sales Soar?
Yesterday, Ford announced its support of a federal law banning the use of handheld cell phones by drivers. It's the first automaker to do so, and as a result, it's received... July 12, 2011 by Richard Read
Will Ford's Live SYNC Assistants Match OnStar? #YouTellUs
Ford's SYNC system has a lot of features, but the one thing it is missing is a real live person. That may be changing, as Ford has announced it is beta-testing live operator... July 12, 2011 by Joel Feder
Can Ford's Live SYNC Beat OnStar? #YouTellUs
Ford announced yesterday that it will begin beta-testing live operator assistance for SYNC services. The concept is similar to what OnStar offers with directions and points... July 12, 2011 by Joel Feder
Ford Plummets In Initial Quality Rankings, MyFord Touch To Blame
In 2010, Ford was ranked fifth overall in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Survey (IQS). In 2011, the automaker plunged to twenty-third overall, slotting in just... June 23, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
Hyundai Prices Blue Link Telematics System
Hyundai has mastered the Japanese art of first launching, then improving on, technology like that from your competitors. Such is the case with their Blue Link telematics... June 10, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
NHTSA Puts Industry On Notice: A Car Is Not A Mobile Device
Continuing a campaign initiated by Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addressed the... June 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
'Toyota Friend' Links Driver, Car, Dealer and Factory
Toyota has developed a new telematics system called “Toyota Friend”, which looks to bring interactive social media into your Toyota automobile. Developed jointly... May 24, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
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