The Super Meteor 650 is the first model to get this app as standard.

Royal Enfield has introduced Wingman, a connectivity app for its motorcycles. The Super Meteor 650 is the first model to get this app as standard. However, the company does plan to offer it on other models in the future.

The Wingman app provides real-time information about the motorcycle’s health to the rider. Riders can monitor critical parameters, including fuel level, battery status and service alerts. It also has several safety features like engine on/off alerts and location tracking, last parked location and walk-to-my-motorcycle feature.

The Wingman app monitors riding patterns and collects trip information like ride routes, max speed, average speed, etc. It also provides notifications about sudden acceleration and braking.

Royal Enfield has set up a customer support team to assist riders in case of a breakdown. Riders can request service support and roadside assistance using the Grid Support option.

Royal Enfield Wingman is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Similar government-owned ride-hailing apps have already been launched in Kerala and Goa.

The Government of Karnataka plans to launch its own ride-hailing app, similar to those offered by Ola and Uber. The new app is expected to be rolled out within 6 months.

The ride-hailing app will be developed by the e-Governance department and will be run on a 'no-profit, no-loss' basis. The app will allow users to book cabs, auto rickshaws and licensed e-bike taxis. It will also have built-in features for the safety and security of customers.

According to the State Transport Authority Secretary, L Hemanth Kumar, the transport department will work on the modalities of implementation, while the platform will be managed by a third-party administrator.

Kumar also said that there have been complaints from unions about the high commissions charged by ride-hailing companies. Customers are also forced to deal with dynamic pricing during peak hours and service charges.

Similar government-owned ride-hailing apps have already been launched in Kerala and Goa.

Source: ET Auto

The app also provides diagnostic support. You can request for quick diagnosis of the systems and you get the status on your phone

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About the IRA App:

Have been experimenting with IRA app for the past week. So, though about sharing more about it.

Tata provides connected car technology using the IRA app. The way it works is that each vehicle has a mobile sim attached to it from factory. This sim is responsible for accumulating the data and uploading it on servers. As soon as car was invoiced in my name, I could see the vehicle moving in my app. However, this was disabled soon. When contacted, they mentioned it is only enabled after KYC is complete post delivery. You can access this data on servers through the app and even send few remote commands to your car. It has benefits for those who have a chauffeur driven car. This app provides the below benefits free for one year or some data usage limit whichever expires earlier:

Remote commands: You can immobilize the car in case of theft. You can lock, unlock, turn lights on , setup the horn remotely. These are available on the Home Screen:

Geo-fencing & time-fencing: You can set a perimeter around your area. You will get notifications via the app if the car moves out of this area:

At any point of time, you can find location of your car and set a trip to reach there.

It also provides diagnostic support. You can request for quick diagnosis of the systems and you get the status on your phone:

SOS. You can enter five emergency numbers. On pressing the SOS button, all these contacts get notified. Haven't tried it:

Trip meters and service centre location: You can set trips and navigate. It also has inbuilt location of nearest workshops in case you need them anytime:

Please note your driving skills are also getting captured by this app. It will keep on accumulating your driving style details and provide you with a score and will also provide details about harsh braking, harsh accelerations etc.

Finally, there is some social group called tribe kind of thing. They are basically owners of Safaris and Harriers who have joined the tribe. A leader board is maintained for distance, fuel efficiency and driving skills on daily, weekly and monthly basis:

In case, you do not carry the car manual in your pocket, Tata has also created an app for the Tata manual, which provides this manual as an easy interactive look-up table. Do try it out:

The app has a lot of issues. Seems like we are Beta testers of the app and Tata has saved some cost there and we are their testing engineers.

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Namma Yatri fares will be as per the government-fixed rates.

Auto unions in Bangalore have developed their own mobile application called ‘Namma Yatri’. The new ride-hailing app has been designed to take on the aggregators like Ola and Uber.

According to a media report, the Autorickshaw Driver Union (ARDU) have developed the app in collaboration with the 'Beckn Foundation', supported by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. The new app will be launched on November 1, 2022.

It is said that auto drivers are frustrated due to the large commissions charged by the aggregators. They were also losing clients due to the inflated prices the ride-hailing apps were charging. In fact, the state government recently took note of overcharging by Ola and Uber and ordered them to stop operating 3-wheeler services in the city.

Reports suggest that Namma Yatri fares will be as per the government-fixed rates. A flat fare of Rs. 40 will be charged in a 2 km radius of metro stations, residences and offices, with an additional Rs. 10 as pick-up charges.

Peace Auto, another auto union is said to be working on a similar app called ‘Rook’.

Source: Hindustan Times

Use the same mobile number that was used for the My Volkswagen Connect app to activate this app too.

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How to use the Jio dongle in the Volkswagen Taigun:

I don’t know how many have been using the Jio dongle found in the Taigun for Wi-Fi connectivity.

However, for the uninitiated, the following are the steps to be followed to activate the same:

• Install the JioMotive app from Play Store or App Store.
• Use the same mobile number that was used for the My Volkswagen Connect app to activate this app too. If you are not using the My Volkswagen Connect app, then use the mobile number that was given to the dealer at the time of car registration. Once the JioMotive app is activated, the initial screen is displayed as shown below:

• Select your name & vehicle number displayed at the top as indicated by the arrow above in point #2.

• In the screen shown in point #3 above, select “Manage” under Wi-Fi settings.

• Under “Manage Device”, switch on Wi-Fi. SSID and password details can be found on the screen. Use this credential for connecting car Wi-Fi.
• No need to use the mobile hotspot to download apps or to listen to Gaana.

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While the app is still a mystery to me, coming from a 2011 Hyundai, it was fascinating.

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This Jeep Life app is still a mystery. Contrary to what my SA told me it seems the car does come with a SIM card with an active connection.

My society car cleaner Mintuji called me just now to let me know that painting work has started in my building and the car needs to be moved. Unless I want some fancy artwork in my car. (It's a brand new black Limited Option, btw).

So what is the problem? - The problem is that I am not in town and I will not be back till mid-Feb. And I did not leave the keys with anyone there. It took 10 milliseconds to imagine me flying down to move my car 100 feet to save it from the artwork. Doable.

But then, I had a car cover in the boot which I had purchased before leaving but I did not put it on before leaving for reasons 'known' to me (that story is for another post).

Seeing no option here, I swiftly opened the Jeep Life app, pressed the unlock button and guess what? the car sitting 1,500 km away unlocked in exactly 2 seconds. Well, coming from a 2011 Hyundai, this was really fascinating.

Mintuji took the cover out. Closed the boot. I pressed lock. He confirmed. Work done. Good job Jeep.

Here's what BHPian deltasierra had to say on the matter:

This must be the first post I'm seeing with someone praising the Jeep Life app.

But appreciation where it's due since it was able to help you out with quite a sticky situation.

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Pro-XP is housed in the KTM India owners’ App on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

KTM India has launched its 'KTM Pro-XP' App - a digital platform where owners can connect with the KTM community.

The Pro-XP app allows riders to record and track their rides with metrics like the number of trips, distance, pictures and maps. Owners can start a ride or search and join rides of fellow KTM owners. The app creates automated travel stories and videos as well.

The 'Discover' tab on the App allows riders to book KTM's curated Pro-XP events, which offer riding experiences across various terrains, including street and track.

Pro-XP is housed in the KTM India owners’ App on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Assist app is available free of cost to Nexa customers.

Maruti Suzuki has launched an AI-based 24x7 virtual car assistant app called 'S-Assist' for its Nexa customers. It has been developed by Xane, under the Mobility and Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) initiative.

The app provides multimedia content like DIY videos, digital literature and workshop assistance. It has a digital copy of the owner's manual and details of over 4,120 Maruti Suzuki workshops across India.

The S-Assist app also has a search function that enables the owner to get information about any part of the vehicle by just clicking a picture and uploading it on the app.

The S-Assist app is available free of cost to Nexa customers. It can be accessed through the “Maruti Suzuki Rewards” mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices.

My Volkswagen Connect is offered as standard on the Polo GT TSI and Vento Highline Plus.

Volkswagen has launched its connected-car app called My Volkswagen Connect in India. It is offered as standard on the Polo GT TSI and Vento Highline Plus with a 3-year free subscription and 3-years warranty.

The My Volkswagen Connect app is a SIM-based app that comes with several convenience and safety features. Customers can access the features by plugging the dongle into the on-board diagnostics (OBD) port of the car. The app is compatible with all Android and iOS devices.

The app analyses the driving style by monitoring speed, braking behaviour, coolant temperature, acceleration and engine RPM. The app comes with safety features such as real time location, Towing alert, geo-fencing, route deviation alert and SOS call.

Intents Go is a new navigation app that offers alerts for potholes and speed bumps on the road.

Intents Go uses maps by Here Technologies. Speed bumps, potholes or broken patches of road are marked in red on the map. The technology uses smartphone sensors to map the road conditions.

The data is generated via a 2.4 lakh strong community of Scouts that include cab drivers, truckers, delivery agents and other people. So far, they've mapped 20 lakh km and over 1.95 lakh potholes. Around 9,000 new potholes and speed bumps are identified daily and it is found that around 4,500 potholes or road patches are repaired daily.

The beta version of the app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.