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Despite the generous expenditure of dollars and time, seamless integration between vehicles and personal electronics is something that’s largely eluded the automotive industry. But BMW may have finally made this dream a reality with its Connected+ digital services platform.

BMW’s connected car platform is gaining exciting new features, which more deeply integrate smartphone functionality into vehicles.

A new app will help people identify cars using augmented reality.

Ford is making a bold claim with its newest service, FordPass.

Mopar has redesigned the suite of FCA Owners Apps with new enhancements for vehicle owners.

Jaguar Land Rover announced its latest move in the ongoing fight to curb distracted driving today at the L.A. Auto Show.

Insurance companies are becoming increasingly tech savvy about monitoring their customers.

In the battle against distracted driving, NHTSA is looking for the authority to regulate the use of smartphone apps while behind the wheel.

MINI wants you to have “a friend with many benefits” while you’re on the road.

Along with playing Angry Birds and taking pictures of your cat, smartphones are incredibly useful for car owners, offering free apps that can help save both time and money.

BMW announced five new approved iPhone applications for its “BMW Apps,” expanding the list of compatible smartphone programs owners can access through their car.

While speaking to the media at the 2013 New York Auto Show,  Ford Motor Co.’s global marketing chief, Jim Farley, announced that the American automaker is launching a contest to find software and app developers to come up with a method for consumers to measure their fuel economy based on actual driving patterns through their mobile devices.