How to write for Cars & Code?

Share your knowledge and expertise with the only automotive software community on Medium.

Relevant topics:

We’re happy to submit your articles related to In-car & Around-car services focused primarily on:

• Software: Connectivity, Car Infotainment/HMI, Android Automotive OS, Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Apple Car, Fleet Management, Entertainments, DMS, BEV, Charging.
• Hardware: ECU, Firmware, Charging, BEV, Connectivity, CAN, Ethernet.

As Cars&Code is primarily about Software, the preference and priority will be always on software topics.

How to submit an article to Cars & Code

• To submit an article as an unapproved author, please complete this form once you have an article ready for review. Please make sure that your article fits our guidelines below.
• For already approved authors of Cars&Code, just submit your article using Medium’s “Add to publication” feature. Please follow the editorial guidelines below.

Cars & Code guidelines

How to write your articles for Cars & Code readers:

1. Focus on Value — Why should the reader invest time in reading your article? Will it add value to them? Could it help them to avoid mistakes? Can it bring them new knowledge? Is your topic unique? Please, ask yourself first before you submit your story.
2. Include links to sources — Please, be careful about submitting your articles if they include assertions with no authoritative sources or research. It’s always more credible by backing their facts with references — be it published research or expert opinion. Include links to sources that support the factual assertions in your article.
3. Master the Title — Have a strong title and subheads. If you want to grab more attention from readers, make the titles sound attractive or thoughtful which will leave readers curious to read more.
4. Avoid plagiarism — We don’t like plagiarism and it also violates Medium’s rules against plagiarism.

Timing and feedback

• We value every writer who wants to reach our audience. However, if you don’t get feedback within 48 hours (from the moment you submit), please consider your story not accepted. But please, don’t let this discourage you from submitting your future drafts.

Cars & Code looks forward to your submissions!