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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.
Carmakers and suppliers are rolling out advanced systems to combat driver distraction, but some features risk creating new sources of inattention behind the wheel.
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.
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.
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.
Chrysler has issued a recall for certain 2013 Ram 1500 4x4 trucks due to a software issue that could disable the Electronic Stability Control system at start-up.
BMW has made its online configurator for the 2015 X5 F15 live, allowing buyers to explore trim, engine and equipment options, though pricing remains unlisted.
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.
Chip Perry, the founding CEO of AutoTrader.com, will leave the company on 1 May 2013, with Sandy Schwartz set to take over as president of AutoTrader Group.
General Motors will establish its third US IT innovation centre near Atlanta, hiring around 1,000 specialists as part of a major in-sourcing and technology transformation plan.
General Motors has bought a former UPS facility in Roswell, Georgia, with plans to establish a technology development centre expected to create 1,000 jobs.
Crowdflower’s 2012 study found Apple Maps users in the UK and US were much more likely to be misdirected than those using Google Maps, with significant implications for drivers relying on navigation.
Apple’s head of internet software and services, Eddie Cue, joins Ferrari’s board as the Italian marque seeks digital expertise from Silicon Valley.
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.
Toyota filed a lawsuit against a former contract programmer, alleging he sabotaged its supplier computer network and accessed confidential data after his dismissal in August 2012.
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.
Chrysler has introduced a 3D modelling system at its Indiana plant, aiming to reduce engineering costs and improve production of new eight- and nine-speed transmissions.
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.
Electronic Arts marks two years of Need for Speed World by giving players the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 as a free in-game car, alongside other bonuses and upcoming content.
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.
A prototype iDrive touchpad controller, developed by Preh, has surfaced on the 2014 BMW X5 test mule, hinting at a launch in late 2013 or early 2014.
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.
Google’s Project Glass, revealed in April 2012, showcased augmented reality eyewear that could pave the way for advanced windscreen displays in future vehicles.
Chevrolet's 2012 Camaro ZL1 features a six-speed automatic with TapShift, using software to reduce upshift delays by up to 300 milliseconds over previous systems.