2016 Honda Civic models gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support

Honda just announced that its upcoming 2016 Civic model will be supporting both Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto. It’ll have a 7-inch touchscreen to support both platforms. With Apple CarPlay you can do things like get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music. You can control this right from the display or by using Siri. Some of the apps it can support include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music, and other compatible third-party apps. It’ll need your device to run iOS 8.4 or later and be an iPhone 5 or later. For Android Auto, you need Android 5.0 or later. It can run features like Google Maps, Google Now, messaging, music, etc.

Source: Honda | Via: Apple Insider

Expect more Android-equipped cars with new Google Open Automotive Alliance

Seems the Google and Hyundai Glass app integration was just the start. Google partners with some big automotive industry names to start what is called the Open Automotive Alliance. Google and NVIDIA is teaming up with Audi, Hyundai, GM and Honda to integrate Android further into cars. The alliance aims to push the boundaries of car innovation and help develop more intuitive and safer car technology. They plan to release new projects as early as this year so expect to see more of Google in your next automobile. 

Review: 2014 Honda Civic Si Sedan

By Corey Herscu

There is so much nostalgic value attached to driving this car, it's almost too hard to put together specific thoughts in this review. Why? Because there is only so much good I can say, without coming across as hard core biased. Alas, a review is a review, so without delving too much down memory lane (see last Honda Civic review here), I am going to dive into the good/bad of the 2014 Honda Civic Sedan Si. 

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Acura posts a new teaser trailer of their 2014 Acura NSX prototype

Often billed as the Japanese Lamborghini, the Acura NSX (Honda's one and only true sportscar) is finally nearing closer to a triumphan comeback on the road after an eight year hiatus. (side note: You might remember this protoype as being Tony Stark's car in the Avenger's movie last year). The NSX ooks absolutely beautiful and at long last is closer to being road-ready. Below is an exerpt from the YouTube teaser posted by Acura a few days ago:

"It's not finished. But it is complete. The Acura NSX concept has moved to prototype and added an essential piece. The driver."

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