Having 4G LTE coverage inside your Chevrolet is about to get cheaper. The automaker has announced that they are reducing their data plan pricing by up to 50 percent. Data Plan Old Pricing New Pricing 1 GB / month $20 $10 4 GB / month N/A $20 10 GB / month $80 $40 20 GB / 12 months $150 for
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Each year, half of the children under the age of 14 who die of heatstroke, perish because they were forgotten inside a vehicle. GMC’s latest technology offering looks to help parents remember they have a back seat passenger. Rear Seat Reminder, which will be introduced in the family-friendly 2017 Acadia, works by monitoring the Acadia’s rear doors. The feature is intended
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Subaru has announced added technology and revised interior styling are coming to the 2017 Forester. Safety Technology An update to Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology will give the Forester’s cameras a wider, longer field of vision as well as add Lane Keep Assist safety technology. All 2017 Forester Limited and Touring models will include Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert while Premium
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You wanted more premium technology features to match the other premium features of the Kia K900 and now the automaker is delivering the goods. The next generation of the company’s UVO infotainment and telematics system, is debuting exclusively on the 2016 K900. Advanced technology features include local search by Google, remote vehicle command and control and a dealership appointment system, all
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There’s hybrid technology then there’s hybrid technology loaded with infotainment and safety technology. That’s where the 2017 Prius Prime comes in. When it hits the road, the new plug-in Prius model will get 120 or above MPGe, a 26-percent enhancement over its predecessor. It also has a higher battery capacity. Drivers will also be able to drive at up to 84 mph without
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In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Are you an Android user? U.S. Chevrolet dealerships now have the software to update the 8-inch MyLink systems with Android Auto capability on select 2016 model year vehicles. Owners of 2016 model year Chevrolet vehicles that qualify for the software update will receive a communication from the brand on how to receive the update at no cost. The update is expected to
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Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy,”
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Ford SYNC Connect will connect more than 10 million customers with AT&T high-speed communications, adding levels of convenience to the SNYC system over the next five years. With Ford SYNC Connect, Ford vehicle owners can: Remotely lock and unlock doors from anywhere Use the built-in GPS system to locate their parked vehicle on a map Remotely start the vehicle or schedule
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If your Audi needs a repair and you’re in San Francisco, you may be part of the automaker’s latest luxury option test program. Audi has partnered with on demand to beta-test Audi on demand in the Bay Area market. According to the manufacturer, “The service allows customers to use an iPhone app to reserve an Audi automobile for temporary use
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