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28 Tech-Enhanced Autos

From Multi-Tech Car Chargers to Luxe Cab-Fetching Aps

— August 28, 2013 — Autos
These mobile integrated car gadgets have the ability to completely revolutionize the way you use transportation. Smartphones have already completely changed the landscape of the business world, so having them being integrated into your automobile will bring numerous dynamic options.

Car gadgets have traditionally been associated with the simple act of charging your phone, but as technology continues to advance, with it there is an entirely new wave of mobile integration. There are apps that can connect to your car and help you save money with fuel consumption, or completely mobile integrated docking stations that can act as a personal radio. As technology advances in telecommunications, the auto industry has continued to adapt along with it. The possibilities for how mobile integration can revolutionize both personal and business life are truly endless.
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Bike-Charged External Batteries
Bike-Charged External Batteries
This Usb Battery Pack Adapts Power From a Bicycle Dynamo
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Smartphone Steering
Smartphone Steering
This BlueDrone Remote-Controlled Car Will Revive Your Inner Child
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Smartphone Driver Manuals
Smartphone Driver Manuals
The A3 eKurzinfo App Shows Parts and Features Using Your Phone's Camera
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Smart Parking Devices
Smart Parking Devices
The ‘Find My Car Smarter’ App is the Solution to all Your Drivin
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Driver-Monitoring Apps
Driver-Monitoring Apps
The State Farm Driver Feedback App Encourages Safe Driving
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Smartphone Car Games
Smartphone Car Games
The BRIGHTdriver Project Makes Long Commutes Much More Fun
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Smartphone-Syncing SUVs
Smartphone-Syncing SUVs
Toyota's MirrorLink Ensures Your Personal Cloud Goes Everywhere
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Automobile Administrative Applications
Automobile Administrative Applications
The 'Automatic' Car Monitor Device Ensures Vehicle Safety
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Smartphone-Holding Visor Clips
Smartphone-Holding Visor Clips
The EZ Handsfree Device is Perfect to Hold Items While Driving
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Fuel-Saving Smartphone Apps
Fuel-Saving Smartphone Apps
The EcoSpeed App Greenly Gets You from Point A to Point B
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Automotive Maintenance Reminder Apps
Automotive Maintenance Reminder Apps
The MyMazda App Tells You When Its Time to Service Your Mazda
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Luxe Cab-Fetching Apps
Luxe Cab-Fetching Apps
The Uber Technologies Driver Fetches a Ride from Your Smartphone
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Android-Powered Auto Stereos
Android-Powered Auto Stereos
The Parrot Asteroid is Packed with Convenient Navigation Features
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Voice-Controlled Car Gadgets
Voice-Controlled Car Gadgets
The Dragon Drive! Provides Hands-Free Access to Digital Devices
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Texting Cabby Apps
Texting Cabby Apps
Uber Cab Lets You Order a Chauffeured Car Straight from Your Cell Phone
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Personalized Mobile Map Apps
Personalized Mobile Map Apps
The Mapkin App Lets You Add a Touch of Personality to Your Directions
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Parking Reservation Apps
Parking Reservation Apps
BMW ParkNow Allows Users to Secure a Parking Spot in Advance
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Smartphone Head Units
Smartphone Head Units
The O'Car iPhone Dock Lets You Control Your Car Audio from Your Phone
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Supercar Touchscreen Mobiles
Supercar Touchscreen Mobiles
The Mobiado CPT002 Aston Marton Concept Phone is an Upper-Echelon Gad
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Road-Reporting Apps
Road-Reporting Apps
The iPhone Pothole Season App Campaign Helps People Avoid Messes
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Smartphone-Controlled Scooters
Smartphone-Controlled Scooters
This Smart Scooter Takes Commands of Your iPhone
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Iconic Car Smartphone Sheaths
Iconic Car Smartphone Sheaths
The DeLorean DMC-12 iPhone 5 Case Blends Retro With Modern Tech
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Money-Saving Parking Apps
Money-Saving Parking Apps
ParkMe Will Find Users the Lowest-Priced Spots Near Their Destination
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Mobile Music Players
Mobile Music Players
The Car Audio Deck Makes Listening to Tunes While Driving More Convenient
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Dashboard Device Mounters
Dashboard Device Mounters
The Steelie Magnetic Phone Socket Holds Smartphones Tightly in Place
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Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
The iPhone Windshield Mount Securely Holds the Device on the Glass
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Multi-Tech Car Chargers
Multi-Tech Car Chargers
This In-Car iPad Charger Stays Put in Your Cup Holder
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Smartphone Car Stereos
Smartphone Car Stereos
The Devium Dash Integrates iPhone Music Right into Automobiles
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