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Silicon Valley's Actev Motors has introduced the Arrow Smart-Kart, an electric go-kart for children aged five to nine, with app-based parental controls and customisation options.
Owners of 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Elantra and Tucson can now add Apple CarPlay via a free download or paid dealer installation.
Hyundai is developing its MyHyundai app for Android Auto, aiming to offer exclusive connected services directly through the car’s infotainment system by year-end.
General Motors will introduce a recall-check feature to its vehicle smartphone app from July 2016, aiming to improve customer awareness and response to safety campaigns.
OnStar Proactive Alerts, available on select 2016 Chevrolets, uses real-time data to warn drivers of potential failures in key components before they happen.
A recently published patent suggests Hyundai is developing touch-sensitive controls for steering wheels, aiming to improve usability for gloved drivers and keep pace with rivals.
Finland's capital is developing a unified, app-based transport network aiming to make private car ownership unnecessary for most city residents by 2025.
Ford’s 2017 Escape is the brand’s first in the US to offer FordPass with SYNC Connect, allowing owners to control key functions remotely via smartphone.
Daimler's Dieter Zetsche confirmed the German automaker consortium behind HERE is in talks with new investors, including Renault-Nissan and Continental, to expand the digital mapping venture.
Kia’s Drive Wise sub-brand brought a full suite of self-driving and driver assistance technologies to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, with interactive displays and future rollout targets.
J.D. Power’s latest dependability study finds technology-related issues now account for a fifth of all reported vehicle problems, with infotainment and connectivity systems leading the complaints.
Nissan disabled its NissanConnect EV app for the Leaf after a researcher revealed that hackers could exploit a vulnerability to control certain car functions remotely.
Seat, in partnership with Samsung and SAP, introduced a digital key and integrated parking app at Mobile World Congress 2016, aiming to expand connected car features for its users.
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.
General Motors is trialling an hourly and daily car-sharing service for residents of a Manhattan apartment block, aiming to address city dwellers’ mobility needs and compete with established platforms.
Features like lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are easing workloads but may be encouraging drivers to take more risks behind the wheel.
A new Google patent details a system to detect and map road damage using vehicle sensors and navigation data, aiming to steer drivers around potholes and reduce costly car repairs.
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.
BMW's new 7 Series saloon debuts a remote control parking system operated by a touchscreen key, allowing the car to park itself while the driver stands outside.