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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.
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.
US safety regulators failed to decide on mandatory vehicle-to-vehicle communication and automatic emergency braking by the end of 2013, leaving automakers waiting on federal direction.
BMW’s new M3 and M4 arrive with the M Laptimer app included, offering owners in-car access to detailed driving data and performance analysis at no extra cost.
A global survey of over 14,000 drivers reveals millennials are the most enthusiastic about autonomous driving technologies, with safety features topping their wish lists.
Mercedes-Benz has developed a system linking Google Glass to its navigation, aiming for uninterrupted guidance from doorstep to destination, pending Google’s commercial launch of the wearable.
Nissan secures a year-long exclusivity agreement with Apple to feature iTunes Radio in select models, including the Leaf and Versa Note, starting with the iOS 7 rollout.
The Ford Evos Concept, previewing the brand’s future design and technology, will make its first South African appearance at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its own round-the-clock digital radio station at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering editorial content and music accessible in-car and online.
Opel has revealed the Monza Concept, a four-seat gullwing show car that signals the company’s next design direction and connectivity ambitions ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show debut.
Sirius XM Radio is buying Agero’s connected-vehicle unit in a $530 million cash deal, aiming to expand its telematics and in-car connected services business.
Edmunds.com and PCWorld/TechHive have named the 2013 Audi A8 the best overall high-tech car, highlighting its advanced connectivity and onboard technology features.
The White House has approved a proposal for mandatory event data recorders in all new light vehicles, moving the US closer to universal black box adoption.
Daimler and Europcar’s car2go launches in Islington, Newham and Sutton with 300 Smart cars, offering flexible short-term urban mobility and plans for rapid expansion.
Apple’s head of internet software and services, Eddie Cue, joins Ferrari’s board as the Italian marque seeks digital expertise from Silicon Valley.
Toyota has presented the Smart INSECT Concept in Japan, showcasing facial recognition, smartphone integration and a virtual agent as part of its connected city car vision.
Apple’s iPhone 5 arrives with a new Maps app, enhanced navigation, and integrated location reviews, positioning the device as a leading portable GPS option for drivers and travellers.
Chrysler’s 2013 Ram 1500 and SRT Viper will launch with Sprint-powered embedded wireless for Uconnect, enabling voice recognition, Wi-Fi and new telematics features.
BMW's My BMW Remote app, previously exclusive to iPhone, is now available for Android smartphones, enabling more owners to control key vehicle functions remotely.
Hamburg data protection authorities fined Europcar €54,000 after the company was found to have tracked 1,300 rental cars without customer consent, breaching German privacy law.
Google has launched a beta car comparison and dealer contact tool, Google Cars, for users in the San Francisco region, letting them browse dealer inventory and filter by detailed specifications.
Volkswagen will make DAB digital radio standard across its entire UK passenger car line-up for the 2013 model year, from Polo to Phaeton, starting this summer.
China has sent two Beidou navigation satellites into orbit on a single Long March-3B rocket, marking a first for the country’s satellite programme.