smart, the quirky, irreverent car that asks people to re-think the way they drive, is now offering its unique smart drive app on the iPhone 4S. The app, which was named "Best User Interface for Mobile" and "Best Mobile Music App" Awards at the 2010 Mobile Excellence Awards in Hollywood, CA, turns the iPhone into an in-car music, phone, navigation and roadside assistance system when attached to the vehicle. It can be downloaded for free from the iPhone App Store.
When connected to the smart drive kit, which can be purchased from and installed by smart dealers, the iPhone app integrates completely with your smart. Just as smart offers the opportunity to customize your car to fit your personality and sense of style, the app offers an endless variety of ways to make the car's entertainment and navigation system all about you. It includes:
- The ability to listen to your entire iPhone music collection through your smart's speakers
- Seamless Bluetooth hands-free calling
- Roadside assistance that connects you with the smart service hotline
- A Car Finder that memorizes your parking spot, meaning you'll never again spend hours exploring every nook and cranny of a parking garage
It also includes premium features, such as:
- A full navigation system that lets you search for gas stations, restaurants and other points of interest – from the world's largest ball of twine to the local farmer's market - and offers turn-by-turn directions and real-time traffic information
- Access to thousands of Internet radio stations
- An ID Song feature that lets you find out what's playing as you drive
- An electric drive monitor that lets you keep an eye on your charging progress and navigate to local charging stations
smart is now offering a 30-day free trial period for all premium features. Thereafter, Premium features can be purchased for a lifetime price of only $29.99.
More information on the smart drive app for the iPhone and the smart drive kit is available at www.smartdriveapp.com.
