Introducing: Webhooks & Simulation Map

Today we’re pleased to be launching two new features in our platform to further simplify the integration of vehicle APIs.
Introducing webhooks
Webhooks is an essential part of any API platform and now it’s possible to configure a webhook for each app in our platform. The webhook will be triggered based on different vehicle events and to begin with we support “trip started” and “trip ended”. Once the webhook has been configured, it will get triggered every time the event occurs. We believe this will be of big help for apps as it’s no longer necessary to poll the API to understand when new vehicle data is available.

To configure the webhook for your app you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Sign in to the platform.
- Open the details screen of your app.
- Select the “webhook” tab.
- Enter the URL that should be subscribed. Note that only secure (HTTPS) URLs are accepted.
- Enter a secret string. This will be used to generate a verifiable signature for each delivery.
- Choose the events that should trigger the webhook.
- Check the “Activate” checkbox and hit “Save”.
Once saved the webhook will be triggered for the “ping” event. This is useful for checking that the subscription works. It’s possible to redeliver the webhook as many times as you want for further tests. Head over to the Webhooks tutorial page for all technical details.

When used with the car emulators, the events are triggered when a simulation is being started or stopped.
Track vehicle movement in simulations
The second feature that we’re excited to be launching today is an embedded map following the movement of the vehicle when a simulation is being run. We find this great when showcasing an app together with the car emulators.

We hope you enjoy working on your application in our car-branded workspaces. Keep an eye on our social media for more news and updates!

