Interior
Open Source Maps Revolutionize the GPS Industry
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Current, Gear, Interior, News, Posts
Users of GPS navigation systems have had to buy proprietary maps for regions that were not included with their original purchase. In addition, GPS manufacturers have issued and charged for updated maps that their customers have felt compelled to purchase in order to get the most out of their navigation devices. Now, however, users of [...]
The Mercedes-Benz Tweet Fleet Combines Park Assist with Twitter
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Interior, New Cars, Posts
Mercedes-Benz has incorporated a new park assist feature into some of its latest model cars. This feature detects open parking spots within a reasonable distance of the car’s position on any street. In order to demonstrate this feature, the car manufacturer sent a fleet of sports cars equipped with the parking spot detection feature throughout [...]
MyFord Touch
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Cars, Current, Interior, New Cars, News, Posts
MyFord Touch was designed not only to make communications and entertainment systems easier to control but also as a safety device, allowing you to focus on the road while operating your system. The new car technology uses a touchscreen system that is easy to operate, which leaves you free to concentrate on your driving. System [...]
Top 5 iPad Car Apps
Posted on 21. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Interior, Posts
Just as they revolutionized music players, Apple’s entry into the tablet market has revolutionized the segment. It’s already seen plenty of use in cars, and been featured in numerous customs as a media player and as a replacement for a traditional paper user manual in the Hyundai Equus. What about people who already own iPads? [...]
Audi Unveils Seven New Automotive Technologies
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Interior, New Cars, Posts
Audi recently published a guide that opens a window into its highly innovative research and development efforts, and the seven innovations that this booklet showcases include everything from a new approach to lighting to new lightweight car body and suspension materials to electric recharging systems for electric cars. Launch dates for these inventions range from [...]
History of the Hurst Company and Hot Rod Design!
Posted on 07. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Exterior, Gear, Interior, Posts
Having begun in Southern California, Hurst Performance Products have become a leader in hot rod and performance devices including manual and automatic shifters, shifter parts, wheels and many other parts. The company has made a name for itself as the number one shifter company in America. The technology is so popular that Hurst shifters have [...]
KIAs UVO 2 system
Posted on 01. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Interior, New Cars, Posts
KIA’s UVO2 Entertainment Interface System offers drivers options of control from the main interface, the steering wheel and through voice commands. The system pairs with smartphones to provide a wide range of services and features. Finding radio stations and stored music is easy with this interface as the menus and controls allow for easy scanning [...]
Death of the CD player
Posted on 01. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Interior, New Cars, Posts
As time marches on, so does technology, and there’s no other place where that becomes more apparent than inside the average automobile. When it comes to the rapid pace of technology within the new cars of today, it’s easy to feel a bit left behind, especially if you haven’t been car shopping or have a [...]
Hot Rods Made Hotter with Hurst Shifters
Posted on 28. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Hot Rods, Interior, Posts
Hurst Shifters add just the needed touch of control to hot rods, giving the speed you need. Owning quality Hot Rods or muscle cars requires considerable knowledge about engines and how they work. A Hot Rod is a car designed with speed in mind. Owners obtain them as both status symbols and statements about their [...]