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"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.
26 Apr 2024, 18:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto might sometimes feel like a work in progress, and while this condition could make some people walk away, it's actually a good thing. New improvements and refinements land regularly, allowing Google to polish the experience with...
26 Apr 2024, 17:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Launched in 1958 and promoted to a stand-alone series a year later, the Impala was already becoming an automotive invasion in the early '60s. In 1965, the Impala became the first car in the United States, whose sales surpassed 1 million uni...
26 Apr 2024, 17:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's automotive strategy comes down to software and services because, unlike long-time rival Apple, the search giant has never been interested in building a vehicle from scratch. Android Auto, Android Automotive, and Google Automotive S...
26 Apr 2024, 16:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Trans Am production was already on the rise in 1977, with the yearly output increasing to 155,735 units. The Trans Am was already the most sought-after Firebird version, accounting for 68,744 units. The esprit was surprisingly popular, so it...
25 Apr 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The more technologically advanced cars get, the more data they must handle. And like traditional software developers, carmakers are now facing another challenge: protecting users' data. A recent lawsuit in the United States could set a hist...
25 Apr 2024, 15:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Let's be honest about it: while Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are the world's most popular navigation apps, they aren't everybody's cup of tea. I won't discuss the reasons, but the navigation space has expanded signific...
25 Apr 2024, 14:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The demise of the Apple Car forced Apple to rethink its automotive strategy, and investing big in Apple Maps and CarPlay seems to be the chosen way to become more relevant in an unexplored world, potentially bringing home the bacon. Apple has be...
25 Apr 2024, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google started the Android Auto 11.8 rollout a few days ago, but as per the company's typical (and often frustrating) approach, the new version comes without a changelog. It means it's impossible to tell what's new in this version...
25 Apr 2024, 13:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Trans Am sales went through the roof in 1979, becoming the best year in the history of this nameplate. Pontiac produced 211,453 Firebirds, and the Trans Am accounted for more than half of this number. Over 117,000 units rolled off the assembly l...
25 Apr 2024, 12:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1965 ended up ordering a hardtop, with the carmaker producing 55,722 units this year. The convertible was the runner-up but its demand significantly lagged behind the hardtop, which kind of mak...
24 Apr 2024, 17:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Customers who walked into a Mercury dealership in 1964 looking for a brand-new Comet had to pay at least $2,126 for a 202 Series in a four-door sedan configuration. The two-door version was only a bit more expensive at $2,182. The Caliente was t...
24 Apr 2024, 15:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After struggling to push Chevrolet back to the number one spot in the United States throughout the decade, the Bel Air eventually accomplished the mission with help from the Impala. Launched in 1958, the Impala was the Bel Air the world had never r...
24 Apr 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The migration between the technology and the automotive worlds happens in both directions. Tech firms are trying to expand in the automotive space using different approaches, sometimes developing cars from scratch. Car companies try to bet bigger o...
23 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There are multiple ways to get CarPlay and Android Auto in a car that shipped without such capabilities (especially if it's older), and the most common is installing an aftermarket media receiver. You'll be amazed by the plethora of op...
23 Apr 2024, 03:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / I typically use Google Maps on CarPlay when I drive, and despite the missing features and the experience downgrade compared to Android Auto, I still find the app a helpful companion behind the wheel. However, I occasionally use Google Maps on my...
23 Apr 2024, 03:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An Apple AirTag has recently helped the owner of a stolen car recover the vehicle in only a few hours, sharing location information and helping the owner determine where the thief was driving. It happened in Long Beach, where a resident named Ph...
22 Apr 2024, 23:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Presented in 1956 and pushed to mass production two years later, the Impala was an overnight sensation. It launched in 1958 as the top Bel Air version, and Chevrolet needed only a few months to sketch the long-term strategy. The Impala gained se...
22 Apr 2024, 22:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / I'm certain the first thing any Pontiac fanboy can think of when hearing about a 1969 GTO is the "Judge" package. The $337.02 package has become incredibly desirable today, especially in all-original condition and with the Ram Air...
22 Apr 2024, 21:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chevy Nova was almost an overnight hit, with the GM brand producing over 326,000 units in the first year on the market. Most Novas rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood – about 302,000 units, with the L4 ...
22 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The chances are that you've already come across OsmAnd if you were looking for a Google Maps alternative, as the application is one of the most advanced free navigation solutions currently on the market. In addition to its impressive featur...