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Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has
launched a new mobile phone application
that will relinquish the need for car keys.
The new app, named Mazda Mobile Start
enables users to lock or unlock doors, start
the vehicle even locate their car through
GPS technology from their mobile phones.
»»The app, which is an
optional extra, can be trialled
free for the first year, after
which it will cost the user
$500 to install and $65 a year
for renewal.
Only available on the new
Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 6, the
app is compatible with both
iOS and Android Smartphone
systems.
Features of the app allow
users to start their engines
from their house and run them
for 30 minutes before getting
in the vehicle, ideal for either
cooling down or warming up
the vehicle. A door locking
feature, allowing users to
check if the car doors are
closed correctly, without the
need to go back the vehicle.
The Carfinder feature is
perhaps the most helpful
characteristic of the app
however, and uses a
Smartphone camera setting
and GPS technology to
help users locate their car
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