Automatic App Gets Completely Redesigned, Lets You Track Your Car's Fuel Level

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Posted June 17, 2014 at 10:05pm by iClarified Staff

The Automatic companion app for the Automatic Link Smart Driving Assistant has been updated to version 2.0 bringing a completely new design that is simpler and smarter. In addition, the app now lets you track your car's fuel level as well as the ability to set custom low-fuel warnings, however that feature is not available on all vehicles. You can also set custom speed warnings to let you know when you are driving too fast.

The app does require an Automatic Link, which you can purchase for $99 here.

Automatic is your Smart Driving Assistant. It wirelessly connects your car and your iPhone using Bluetooth Low Energy.

With Automatic, you can:
• Learn fuel-saving driving habits to save big on gas.
• Know what that check engine light means and clear it with a tap.
• Track your car's fuel level and set custom low-fuel warnings (not available in all cars)
• Always remember where you parked.
• Get emergency assistance in a serious crash

What's New In This Version:
Introducing Automatic 2.0

• Redesigned from the ground up to be simpler and smarter
• Track your car's fuel level and set custom low-fuel warnings (not available in all cars)
• Customize speed warnings to alert you when you're driving too fast

You can download Automatic from the App Store for free.

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ffwdgraphx - June 18, 2014 at 12:23am

The bigger picture here is data mining. This company will be worth billions as it'll sell data to the automotive insurance industry, government agencies, marketing agencies, the list go on.....

gamerscul9870 - June 17, 2014 at 10:18pm

Why do I need an app to track fuel levels when I can see it in my car anyway? Even if my car is off, what is the benefit of tracking this remotely?

Robert Hancock - June 18, 2014 at 1:33am

I've used this dongle and app for almost a year. I agree that as it stands now, it only has value to hobby drivers trying to get a few more mpg. The potential is in the real time data it might display in future if the developers can get the app to do that. Sadly, although I have been looking forward to V2.0, not a lot has changed at least as far as I can tell and I certainly would not describe it as 'bringing a completely new design that is simpler and smarter' in terms of the GUI in V2 but there may be a lot new under the hood. The fuel level function does not work on my car (bad luck) and I have no idea why I might want it anyhow because the car's gas gauge does that, the confusing spinner when driving is still present, the almost valueless driving score is still very prominent but almost alway shows 100 in my case (so I am a careful driver). I wish I could be more positive but if you are looking for real time engine data, this is probably not the application and hardware for you.