Tag: Parkopedia
2023 Global Driver Survey reveals demand for accurate parking data and in-car connected services
Drivers worldwide are demanding greater in-car parking and charging functionality, according to the latest 2023 Global Driver Survey by market research company, Borderless Access. The survey collated the responses of 5454 motorists worldwide, including 2225 EV owners, and found that the majority of drivers regularly struggle to locate parking and EV charging locations and would…
Parkopedia now available on Mercedes-Benz models in US
Parkopedia’s parking reservation and payment services are now available in Mercedes-Benz models across more than 5000 locations in North America. The automaker’s latest ‘MBUX’ infotainment system uses Parkopedia data and in-car payment technology to simplify the process of finding, reserving and paying for parking. Drivers can access Parkopedia parking information directly through their infotainment system,…
Parkopedia powers new BMW in-vehicle parking payments
A new BMW parking payments feature, which uses Parkopedia’s In-vehicle Payment Platform, is now available in Germany and Austria for BMW drivers with a BMW 7 and 8 operating system. The service allows drivers to find and pay for parking from the comfort of their vehicle, via their infotainment systems or the My BMW App. …
Skoda launches Pay to Park service across Europe
The new Skoda Connect Pay to Park service now makes parking easier in several European countries. Using the MySkoda app or the car’s infotainment system, it's possible to display parking options, view the fees and pay for parking remotely. After a pilot phase in Switzerland, the service is now also available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,…
Parkopedia launches voice-assisted parking for US drivers
Connected vehicle services provider, Parkopedia, has launched a new Amazon Alexa Skill for voice-assisted parking in the US. According to the American Automobile Association, a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans were estimated to have driven to their destinations during the July 1–5 period alone last year - the highest on record, and 5% more than the…
Parkopedia now available to Toyota, Lexus drivers in US
Parking services provider Parkopedia has announced its suite of off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, is now available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America. The ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service is integrated into the Toyota and Lexus smartphone apps and vehicle infotainment systems to allow drivers to locate, reserve and pay…
Parkopedia announces indoor mapping for self-parking cars
Parkopedia has announced a production version of its indoor mapping technology which will help you locate your vehicle in a car park and could, eventually, be used for self-parking cars. Based on high-definition 3D models of indoor parking facilities, indoor maps are essential for areas where GPS signal is typically restricted as well as for…
