Digital Automotive News

US urges automakers to rein in web gadgets in new cars

WASHINGTON -- As consumers were clamoring for more tools to help them stay connected to online media on the road, automakers were coming under fresh pressure from US officials to minimize distracting gadgetry in new cars, The Wall Street Journal reported.

What colour is your fantasy Phantom?

While few people will ever own a Rolls-Royce, the automobile maker has moved aggressively to develop digital resources enabling everyone to experience a luxury car, if only in their imaginations. 

Toyota to set up social networking service

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota is setting up a social networking service with the help of a U.S. Internet company and Microsoft so drivers can interact with their cars in ways similar to Twitter and Facebook.

Alfa Romeo Sponsors We R Interactive's Social Game I AM PLAYR

Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo has signed a sponsorship deal for I AM PLAYR, the first-ever POV football game created by online games publisher We R Interactive.

Citroen goes behind the scenes of Arsenal

A former Arsenal legend and a die-hard fan get behind the wheel of the stylish DS3 in the latest episodes of Street Mapper; Citroen’s digital city guide.

Dodge Charger SRT8 Fan Todd Gets Wish, We Get Exclusive Pics, Video

Have you ever wondered if anyone at a company actually reads your posts on their Facebook fan page? In the automotive industry, most manufacturers do a fine job responding to their fans via Facebook.

Skoda finds loveliest and meanest winners

The winners of Skoda’s meanest and loveliest people competition have been chosen, with each winning a brand new shiny Fabia. Run via Facebook, the competition saw more than 9,000 people enter since it was launched last November.