Volkswagen is hiring of trio of celebrities to show off its App-Connect tech that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink in a funny, new ad campaign. Highlights App-Connect, a new ...

Volkswagen has also developed a number of apps that can be used as part of the App-Connect suite, with plans to develop more in conjunction with each connectivity provider in the months to come.

The campaign kicks off with two 30-second television commercials, titled “Party” and “Sorry” starring Adam Scott, Michael Peña and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In each spot, the celebrities navigate ...

Increasingly, buying or leasing a new car includes connectivity that extends well beyond the driver’s seat and the car’s cabin—to one’s smartphone and possibly even smartwatch. And electric cars are ...