Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle information, the ability to lock and unlock your car, ...

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Mercedes-Benz Financial announced it has received approximately $2.5 million in payments from customers via their mobile devices since launching its iPhone app last October.

Nowadays, more and more vehicle manufacturers are not only integrating features and functions into their infotainment systems but also providing vehicle owners with access to them via connected apps.

More and more automakers are starting to offer direct access to third-party apps in cars by adding a piece of software that enables users to find and download apps—essentially an in-car app store just ...