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Hyundai owners with Blue Link can now use Amazon Alexa to remotely start engines, adjust climate, lock doors and manage EV charging on compatible 2016 and 2017 models.
OnStar Go, developed by General Motors and IBM, will use IBM’s Watson AI to deliver personalised services to drivers in two million 4G-enabled GM vehicles from early 2017.
Audi, BMW and Daimler have joined telecom and tech giants to create the 5G Automotive Association, aiming to accelerate connected car standards and deployment.
nuTonomy begins offering free rides in driverless electric taxis to invited users in Singapore’s business district, aiming for a full-scale service by 2018.
A £2.1 million simulator at the University of Warwick will let researchers test how hackers could attack autonomous and connected vehicles, and how to stop them.
FCA launches a bug bounty programme through Bugcrowd, paying hackers between $150 and $1,500 for reporting cybersecurity flaws in its vehicles and connected services.
The Federal Motor Transport Authority is examining Tesla’s latest Autopilot software update after concerns were raised about its approval process in Germany.
A class-action suit accuses General Motors of using illegal emissions software in US-market Chevrolet Cruze diesels, echoing claims that rocked Volkswagen.
A trade group report shows global automakers and suppliers invest over $115 billion yearly in R&D, trailing only the pharmaceutical industry and outpacing technology and energy sectors.
As new cars gain advanced connectivity and diagnostics, privacy campaigners warn that government tracking of drivers could become a reality.
General Motors will hire 1,000 engineers and invest $10 million in cold-weather testing, strengthening its Canadian operations with a focus on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
Authorities in Germany have launched an inquiry into claims that Volkswagen employees deleted sensitive internal data around the time the diesel emissions cheating became public in September 2015.
Toyota is negotiating with Alphabet to buy Boston Dynamics and Schaft, aiming to strengthen its robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities beyond automotive applications.
Apple has started investigating electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hiring specialists and contacting charging firms, as it weighs its next move in the automotive sector.
Owners of 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Elantra and Tucson can now add Apple CarPlay via a free download or paid dealer installation.
German authorities pressed Opel and Fiat Chrysler on diesel emissions, but Opel’s cooperation and technical justifications may spare it the penalties facing FCA.
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.
At the official launch drive for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, several press cars suffered software and electronic issues, raising concerns about reliability as the brand attempts a high-stakes relaunch.
Chevrolet Spark, Sonic and Trax cars from 2013 to 2016 are being recalled to fix a radio software issue that may prevent the ignition key warning chime from sounding.
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.
German regulators have found that a Fiat diesel model cuts its emissions controls after 22 minutes, raising questions about the use of defeat devices.
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Opel will recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Germany to update emissions software following findings of irregularities by the transport authority.