Saturday 27 July 2019

Honda, Amazon team up on in-vehicle deliveries

Honda and Amazon are teaming up to offer consumers a level up in customer experience and convenience: the ability to receive their Amazon packages in their vehicles.
As of July 23, Honda started offering its U.S. customers the Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery service for subscribers of its HondaLink Remote Services connected-car system. It is unclear when the service will be offered to Canadians, but the move is a big step in the direction of modernizing the customer experience and meeting the needs of today's consumers.
"The addition of Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery to our HondaLink Remote Package of in-vehicle services comes at no additional cost to subscribers, (and is) yet another way we are creating new value for Honda customers," said Daniel Tiet, project leader, connected business development for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This latest addition to HondaLink provides a new service, heightening the Honda owner experience in this increasingly connected world."
Through the Key by Amazon app, owners of certain Honda vehicles with compatible HondaLink Remote Package and Amazon Prime membership can choose to have their packages delivered to their vehicles. The vehicles in question include the Accord, Accord Hybrid and Insight sedans, Passport and Pilot SUVs, and Odyssey minivan, depending on the trim and a HondaLink Remote Package subscription.
"Customers must also be Prime members and located in one of 50 cities and surrounding areas supported by the Key service," said Honda in its news release. "Members download the Key by Amazon app to their smartphone, log-in with their Amazon.com account information, and then select the year, make, and model of their Honda. The Key by Amazon app requests the user's HondaLink credentials, which enables Amazon delivery agents limited use of the remote features through HondaLink."
Customers can then shop on Amazon and select the "In-Car" delivery option at checkout. The day their package is due to arrive, the vehicle owner must park within two blocks of the delivery address they selected. They then have a four-hour delivery window and will receive an "Arriving Now" notification when the package is on its way to the vehicle.
by: www.canadianautodealer.ca

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Monday 22 July 2019

As cars get safer, drivers take more risks

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  • Cars with advanced safety technology features encourage drivers to use cell phones more often while driving, according to report from insurance company State Farm.
  • Drivers of cars with lane-keeping assistance are twice as likely to video chat.
  • Half of all drivers keep their eyes off the road during the time it takes to travel 100 yards.

Here's a scary thought for those who take to the highway. As cars become safer, with new and more advanced features, drivers use them to engage in ever more risky behavior. One such activity: taking your eyes off the road for the "length of time it takes to travel a football field," or even longer.
A new survey by the nation's largest auto insurer, State Farm, entitled "Are We Driving Dumber in Smarter Cars?" found that drivers with cars equipped with adaptive cruise control or lane keeping assistance said they were almost twice as likely to use video chat while behind the wheel compared with those whose cars didn't have this advanced technology.
"These systems are meant to assist drivers, not replace them," warns State Farm Assistant Vice President Laurel Straub, who handles research for the insurer. "These innovations are designed to make our roadways safer."
But that's not always the way it's working. In fact, the percentage of inattentive drivers rises when it comes to other bad behaviors like engaging with cell phone apps, manually entering a phone number and holding the handset while talking. More than half of all drivers with high-tech cars admit to doing this. As for reading and sending text messages, the percentage of drivers with advanced safety tech who get away with it jumps to 62%.
State Farm also asked 1,023 registered drivers 18 and older who participated in the survey if they would take their eyes off the road "for less than five seconds." Half said they would. However, when driving 65 miles per hour, it only takes 3.2 seconds for your car to go the length of a football field. "Anything can happen in 100 yards," said Straub.
Unlike ordinary cruise control, adaptive cruise control not only sets your car's speed but automatically adjusts it to the speed of the vehicle in front of you to maintain a safe distance behind it. In most instances, lane keeping assistance enables a car to stay within its lane.
But they create a sense of "misplaced trust," said Straub. "The driver thinks the car can do more than it should."

Far less than fully automated

The Society of Automotive Engineers characterizes these safety features as Level 2, which is much lower than Level 5 that signifies full automation. "There will have to be more tech advances before we see fully automated vehicles on the highway," said Straub. "And it won't happen anytime soon."
But even a fully automated vehicle isn't safe all the time. Such was the case when an self-driving Uber SUV killed a pedestrian in Arizona in March 2018.
State Farm recommends that drivers:
  • Never enter destinations into a phone's GPS while driving
  • Put your phone in the glove compartment or a purse so you aren't tempted
  • Ask a passenger to make a call or send a text
  • Program your phone to automatically reply while driving
  • Do nothing but drive when behind the wheel
by: www.cbsnews.com 

Wednesday 10 July 2019

10 COUPES WITH USEFUL REAR SEATS

Coupes get a bad reputation for having rear seats that feel like afterthoughts. Sure, they have seat belts and adults can squeeze themselves in, but the back seats on most coupes are pretty much best suited for children or your bags. However, there are stylish coupes that can fit two adults in the back without discomfort. Here are 10 examples that range from affordable to extravagant.

MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 

COUPE: COMPACT LUXURY 

CRUISER

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 35.6 inches/51.7 inches/32.0 inches
The least expensive two-door in Mercedes-Benz's lineup has a flavor for everyone. From the well-rounded C300 to the 503-hp C63 S, the C-Class Coupe covers all of its grounds. If you're in search for rear-drive fun out of a Mercedes-AMG product, the C63 is one of your last choices because most AMG vehicles have transitioned to a performance-oriented all-wheel drive system.

DODGE CHALLENGER: 

AMERICAN MUSCLE FOR 

FOUR (OR FIVE IN A PINCH)

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 37.1 inches/53.9 inches/33.1 inches

The Dodge Challenger is one of the last remaining true muscle car on the market. It's also the only coupe currently available with a three-position rear seat, allowing it to accommodate five passengers. Need the most potent Challenger? The 797-hp Hellcat Redeye should rocket you and your friends in less than four seconds--provided you launch it properly and get it to grip.

HONDA CIVIC COUPE: 

WELL - PACKAGED

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 34.3 inches/52.2 inches/30.8 inches
As one of the last remaining affordable compact coupes on the market, the Honda Civic gives you plenty of style and generous seating for four (or five in a pinch) for not much money. It features cool full width LED taillights, and a short rear deck to give the car a swoopy side profile. Opt for the available 1.5-liter turbo-four for a nice balance of sportiness and efficiency. For those who want the most potent two-door Civic, the 205-hp Si gets you a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, and optional summer performance tires.

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: 

RETRO-CHIC FUNKINESS

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 37.1 inches/49 inches/31.4 inches
Need a coupe with a nice shot of retro funkiness? Consider the Volkswagen Beetle, which offers room for four and plenty of character to go with it. It also comes standard with a 174-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four, giving it respectable power to get around. If you're looking to get one, you might want to head to your nearest Volkswagen dealer for a Final Edition Beetle because 2019 will be its last model year before it officially ends production.

AUDI A5/S5/RS 5

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 36.1 inches/50.7 inches/32.7 inches
Conservative but tasteful design defines the Audi A5 family even in its sleek coupe body style, which can hold four adults without issue. In addition to the standard A5, Audi offers two performance models, the S5 with its turbocharged V-6 and the fire-breathing RS 5, a 444-hp twin-turbocharged all-weather sports coupe to rival the BMW M4 and Lexus RC F.

BMW 4 SERIES: STYLISH AND 

PRESTIGIOUS

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 36.1 inches/51.7 inches/33.7 inches
Essentially a coupe version of the 3 Series sedan, the BMW 4 Series offers ample room for four and two potent engines to choose from. You'll also enjoy driving the 4 Series thanks to its excellent handling and strong acceleration. For those living in places that have four seasons, the 4 Series can be had with all-wheel drive.

MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 

COUPE: POSH AND TEUTONIC

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 36.4 inches/50.1-50.3 inches/34.1 inches
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe blends cutting edge technology and luxury in a stylish package with seating for four. It retains its predecessor's pillar-free design, giving it plenty of greenhouse for you to see out of. For the first time, an AMG-badged variant joins the lineup in the form of the E53, which uses a mild hybrid 3.0-liter turbo I-6 good for 429 hp and 384 lb-ft. Check off the available active exhaust system for maximum aural pleasure via backfires and burbles.

MASERATI GRANTURISMO: 

ITALIAN-STYLE GRAND 

TOURER

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Rear seat headroom/ shoulder room/legroom: 34.3 inches/52.1 inches/30.1 inches
For a truly Italian grand touring experience, the Maserati GranTurismo offers high levels of opulence and space for up to three friends to indulge in the car's well-appointed interior. Featuring a 454-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 built by Ferrari that comes with an intense soundtrack, the GranTurismo will sing a lovely song for you and your passengers as you devour the road ahead.

MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS 

COUPE: THE PINNACLE OF 

TEUTONIC TWO-DOOR 

GRAND TOURING

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 39.7 inches/51.4-57.0 inches/33.4 inches
Not many coupes can rival the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe when it comes to being able to do everything well. However, this massive two-door is at its best devouring long highways while you and your three passengers enjoy the comfortable, well-insulated interior. Should you need to get to places as quickly as possible, the 603-hp S63 and 621-hp S65 are the Autobahn cruise missiles for you.

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: 

HANDCRAFTED EXCELLENCE

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Rear seat headroom/shoulder room/legroom: 37 inches/54.7 inches/36.9 inches
If nothing but the most exquisite grand touring car will satisfy you, choose the Rolls-Royce Wraith. Essentially a plush four-seat coupe you can have custom-built to your exact specifications, the Wraith is the One Percent's personal luxury barge. It comes standard with a 624-hp, twin-turbo V-12 with 590 lb-ft of torque for effortless acceleration at any speed.



By: www.motortrend.com