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CES 2019: What's Next for Self-Driving Cars, Connected Vehicles and Vehicle Technology
Today, vehicles are evolving to be more connected and autonomous. Innovators continually develop new ideas to make transportation more convenient, efficient and eco-friendly. And CES 2019 in Las Vegas is the place to see the latest and greatest. With over 290K net square feet of vehicle-tech exhibit space, CES 2019 is your opportunity to see […]
Teen Drivers: Help Keep them Safe with Monitoring Devices and Apps
Remember how you felt when you got your license and took your first solo drive? We certainly do. Proud, excited and FREE! Earning a driver’s license is the first real step into adulthood and with it comes a lot of responsibility at a young age. Back then, our parents gave us advice to help keep us […]
Tantalum and Openbay Partner to Deliver Connected-Car Automotive Services Platform
Tantalum and Openbay Partner to Deliver Connected-Car Automotive Services Platform LAS VEGAS, CES 2018 – January 08, 2018 – Today, Tantalum Corporation announced it has partnered with Openbay to deliver an automotive repair and maintenance services platform to wireless carriers and auto manufacturers. Tantalum’s Connected Car platform integrated with the Openbay marketplace seamlessly connects motor […]
News: Openbay Adds Android Pay & Multi-Media Messages to Android App
Great news for users of Openbay’s Android mobile app — You can now pay for car repair with Android Pay! And, we’ve added multi-media messaging functionality for the Android app. About Android Pay on Openbay Now, when consumers need auto repair and maintenance service, they can compare, book and pay for local automotive service through Openbay without ever […]
5 Best Apps for Boston Drivers
Whether you live in Boston, or are passing through town, these are the five best apps to help take the edge off of sharing the road with the worst drivers in the country. Best Car Apps, Especially for Drivers in Boston TrueMotion: Because driver distraction runs rampant TrueMotion holds drivers accountable, increasing safety on the roads. It […]
Car Charger Review: Putting ZUS Dual USB to the Test
Nonda’s ZUS Car Charger Review: The Ultimate Stress Test You know the saying, “When it rains it pours”?We recently had a day like this – we were driving around town, interviewing Bob at Bonded Transmission & Auto Repair, along with another offsite meeting, had some meetings back at the office in between, and – of course – […]
Our Favs from the New York Auto Show Floor
Last week, Openbay hit the floor of the New York Auto Show to see the latest and greatest cars. Just because we’re focused on auto repair and maintenance doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate new ones! Here’s a peek at a few of the vehicles that struck our fancy. If you want to see them for […]
Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Connected Car
The Auto Care Association’s Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has just hosted another great webinar; this one was on “Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Vehicle Connectivity.” Michael Blicher, of MCBNETWRX, began his presentation with this – “What if each vehicle were connected beyond telematics, connected to each other? That next big thing is […]
Challenges & Trends in the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket
Today, the Auto Care Association hosted a fascinating teleforum on the auto care industry called “Top Business Challenges for 2016 and How to Solve Them” with the following panelists: John Washbish, MAAP, President & CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Mark Seng, MAAP, Global Aftermarket Practice Leader, IHS Automotive Malcolm Sissmore, Sales Director, Delphi Products & […]
Our Favorite Cars at the LA Auto Show
Fresh from a couple of days displaying at the LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo, Openbay couldn’t resist the opportunity to ogle the beautiful cars at the LA Auto Show. Here are a few that intrigued us, some of which we’d have loved to have driven right off the show floor and into the LA […]
