Chevrolet announced additional vehicles with Chevrolet MyLink
will be available with Siri, Apple’s intelligent assistant that helps
get things done just by asking. Siri Eyes Free Integration will be
available on the 2014 Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS and Volt.
Owners simply connect their iPhone with the MyLink radio via
Bluetooth, pair with the system, and use the steering wheel voice
activation button to begin and end sessions with Siri in Eyes Free mode.
In the 2014 Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS and Volt vehicles equipped with MyLink, owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:
- Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
- Play songs in their iTunes libraries, and even switch music sources automatically from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
- Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number or anyone in saved Contacts
- Access Calendar and add appointments
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For a third year in a row, Chevrolet is teaming up with the American
Cancer Society to take a stand against breast cancer through early
detection, protection and awareness. You are also encouraged to take part in the fight.
On October 5,
October 19, November 2, and November 16, you can take a test drive at
your Chevrolet dealership and Chevrolet will contribute $10 for every
drive to the American Cancer Society.
So if you've been
drooling over the opportunity to get behind the wheel of any of the
2014 models, like the new Camaro, now is the perfect time to act on it!
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Every car had
that distinctive 'new car' smell at one point in time. However, it
doesn't take long before it gets replaced with less-desirable scents
such as body odor or stale french fries. We believe it is a smell that
should not be limited to cars that are only weeks old. If you follow a
few of these simple techniques, you can achieve a fresh smelling car for
years to come.
First, let us
cover some preventative measures. They may seem like common-sense, but
it's still worth mentioning. Obviously, avoid smoking in the car. While
it seems like the smoke immediately disperses, it actually has a much
more pervasive nature. Cigarette smoke has a tendency to find its way
into fabrics and other hard-to-reach places in the car. This is the
quickest way to displace that fresh scent. Another, maybe not so obvious
(but still important), in-car activity to avoid is eating. And whatever
you do, don't leave fast-food bags in the car during the day or
overnight! If you must eat in the car, be sure to have some car wipes
handy to clean the steering wheel and any other surfaces that may have
been affected. It's also a great idea to keep an in-car trash bag that
will contain any spills or messes that you may encounter.
Now, even
following those rules, it's still inevitable that the new-car-smell will
eventually fade away. What can you do to restore it? Here are a few
suggestions:
- We all know
that you can buy the car-fresheners to place around the vehicle. Some of
these work better than others, but there are certainly better options.
- Next time
you're in the department store, grab a couple cologne or perfume samples
(depending on your preference) and leave them in the car. These scents
are strong and will remain in the car for longer.
- Vacuum often! Use carpet deodorizer, or baking soda, to absorb any scents left behind by the vacuum.
- You can place orange peels in an inconspicuous place. As they dry, they will continue to release a naturally fresh scent.
- Dryer sheets
also work very well. Put an open box underneath the drivers seat. They
absorb bad odors while also emanating a fresh smell.
Is there anything we missed that you have found success with? Let us know in the comments, or drop us a line on the Ken Dixon Auto Facebook Page!
