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Dallas-based Vinli introduces a $99 plug-in device that brings WiFi, apps and connected features to older cars, with backing from Samsung and automotive industry partners.
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.
Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu are investing heavily in internet-connected electric vehicles, aiming to establish China as a leader in the emerging segment.
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.
Consumer Reports' 2014 reliability study highlights widespread owner complaints about in-car infotainment systems, with the magazine warning that the technology is now a leading cause of dissatisfaction and repair claims.
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.
Security researchers identified the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 2014 Infiniti Q50 and 2015 Cadillac Escalade as the most vulnerable to hacking in a study of 20 vehicles.
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.
Investors are shifting their attention from traditional carmakers to technology and semiconductor companies, betting on the rapid growth of connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
Land Rover unveils the Evoque Autobiography Dynamic at Geneva 2014, delivering 281hp, upgraded chassis and new smartphone integration at the top of the Evoque line.
A survey of Germans aged 18 and over shows most young adults view owning a car as important, despite claims of declining interest in personal vehicles.
BMW used the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show to showcase its latest autonomous driving prototypes and new digital connectivity features, including a racetrack demonstration and smartwatch integration.