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The German carmakers have finalised their joint acquisition of Nokia’s HERE digital mapping unit, securing a key resource for future autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
Continental is trialling a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system that enables cars to communicate with smartphones and transponders carried by vulnerable road users, aiming to reduce collisions.
Carmakers including General Motors are stepping up their presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, using the Las Vegas event to showcase new technology and court partnerships.
Features like lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are easing workloads but may be encouraging drivers to take more risks behind the wheel.
Ford's electrical engineering chief says the company is unfazed by Apple and Google's push into car technology, citing ongoing partnerships and a focus on brand independence.
A Kelley Blue Book survey found nearly 80 percent of car buyers expect hacking to be a frequent problem within three years, with many willing to pay for better security.
BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have agreed to acquire Nokia’s HERE mapping business for €2.5 billion, securing a key asset for future autonomous and connected car development.
Mini owners can now rent out their vehicles via a new scheme linked to BMW’s DriveNow, targeting changing attitudes to car ownership and new revenue streams.
Automotive suppliers are rolling out new sensor and braking systems designed to detect and protect vulnerable road users, with European projects influencing future regulations.
Automakers including BMW and Porsche have developed Apple Watch apps for remote vehicle functions, but delays to the smartwatch’s release have left their connected car features in limbo.
NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind signals the agency’s intent to shape policy on autonomous driving, connected cars and new safety technology as the US car market faces rapid change.
Major carmakers are investing in mobility platforms and services, aiming to secure their position as urban transport habits change and traditional car sales face new pressures.
Chinese technology company Baidu says it plans to introduce an autonomous car before the end of 2015, joining a crowded field of global tech and automotive firms racing to deploy self-driving vehicles.
Jeep’s Renegade Hard Steel Concept, based on the Trailhawk, features a brushed steel finish, raised suspension and a tech-laden matching trailer at its Geneva premiere.
Ford has inaugurated a new Research & Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California, aiming to accelerate work on autonomous driving, connectivity and mobility services.
Verizon Vehicle, announced at the 2015 Detroit auto show, brings connected-car features to US vehicles dating back to 1996 through a $15 monthly subscription.
Ford’s latest trends report examines the attitudes of Generation Z, identifying a tech-savvy, socially aware group expected to reshape future car buying and ownership.
Insurance companies are offering discounts of up to 30 percent to drivers who allow telematics devices or apps to monitor their driving behaviour, with global uptake accelerating.
Automakers and tech companies are reshaping vehicles as software-driven platforms, with connectivity, automation and digital services now core to new car design.
US data shows just 27% of 16-year-olds now get a driving licence, with even children of car enthusiasts prioritising smartphones and other interests over learning to drive.
Mercedes-Benz is using cloud technology to protect its connected vehicles from cyberattacks, giving owners more control over their data as cars become increasingly networked.
Ford’s executive chairman told a Detroit audience that buyers should be able to refuse autonomous and connected features if they are uneasy about new technology.
Both full-size SUVs receive standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi, wireless phone charging and a hands-free liftgate for the 2015 model year, targeting family buyers seeking greater connectivity.
Kia has refreshed the Soul for 2015 in the US, adding new UVO eServices, two extra exterior colours, and an Umber interior package for the top trim.