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Bosch expects its automated driving assistance business to reach €1 billion in sales by 2016, driven by demand for radar and video sensor systems from global carmakers.
Ford has initiated a recall of over 430,000 vehicles in North America after discovering a software issue that can prevent engines from shutting off as intended.
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.
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.
Jaguar’s latest XF saloon introduces the InControl Touch Pro system, promising faster performance and a new open-source platform for future updates across the range.
Tesla’s official US Twitter and media-relations email accounts were hacked on Saturday, with unauthorised messages sent to over half a million followers.
Engineering leaders at the SAE World Congress in Detroit agreed self-driving vehicles could cut traffic deaths, but warned that unpredictable incidents and regulatory challenges will persist.
A proposed class action filed in San Francisco alleges Uber failed to protect driver data and delayed disclosure after a breach affecting 50,000 drivers.
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.
Audi’s piloted driving prototypes have completed autonomous journeys on US roads and race circuits, but legal and commercial hurdles remain before buyers see production-ready systems.
Ford has inaugurated a new Research & Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California, aiming to accelerate work on autonomous driving, connectivity and mobility services.
Nissan and NASA have agreed a five-year research partnership, using electric Leafs as testbeds for self-driving hardware and software at sites in California.
Automakers and tech companies are reshaping vehicles as software-driven platforms, with connectivity, automation and digital services now core to new car design.
Continental admitted responsibility for the airbag control units at the centre of Audi’s global recall of 850,000 A4 models, with repair costs expected to run into tens of millions of euros.
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.
Lexus has unveiled the 2015 LS, adding an upgraded infotainment system, smartphone connectivity features and subtle interior enhancements while retaining the established V8 and hybrid powertrains.
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.
Over 11,600 Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 2014 model year require a dealer software fix in Australia after a rear indicator malfunction was identified.
General Motors has opened its fourth Information Technology Innovation Center in Chandler, Arizona, aiming to employ 1,000 people within two years as part of its in-sourcing technology strategy.
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.
The Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies has sued Ford, GM, and their suppliers, alleging that in-car audio systems illegally enable music copying without required royalties.
Investors are shifting their attention from traditional carmakers to technology and semiconductor companies, betting on the rapid growth of connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
Formula One will introduce a paid subscription app and revamped website in June, marking a shift in its digital media approach after years of resisting online expansion.