Volkswagen, LG Collaborating on Connected Car Platform
Volkswagen has announced a partnership with LG to develop a next-generation connected car platform.
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Toyota Helping Turn Ann Arbor into World’s Largest Connected Car Proving Ground
Toyota is helping turn Ann Arbor into the world’s largest deployment of connected vehicles and infrastructure.
Michigan Opens Fake City for Testing Driverless Cars
The world’s first controlled environment specifically for testing driverless and connected cars has opened.
Nokia Reportedly Selling Mapping Business to Mercedes, BMW and Audi
It might sound like a crazy idea, but the big German luxury automakers may be teaming up to buy some serious tech from Nokia.
Why In-Car Technology is So Bad and Why it’s About to Get a Lot Better
From Bluetooth connectivity to third-party apps, voice control to navigation technology, modern infotainment systems are loaded with features.
Automakers Fail to Protect Cars Against Hackers: Report
Many of our cars are vulnerable to hackers according to a new report.
See Around Corners with Dynamic eHorizon
For millennia man has tried to see into the future.
Verizon Vehicle Offers to ‘Connect’ Older Cars
Verizon Wireless will soon offer drivers with older vehicles the option to retrofit their car with modern connectivity.
Automakers Adopt Data Privacy Principles
Many of the world’s largest automakers have agreed to adopt new privacy principles when it comes to data sharing.
What is OnStar RemoteLink?
GM has been offering OnStar’s emergency services to new car owners for almost 20 years, but now the company has a new app that can give you information about your car and allow you to control it remotely.
What is HondaLink?
If you’re buying a new Honda, like the 2015 Fit or Civic, you may consider saving yourself some money and skipping the factory navigation system. Instead you can choose to use Honda’s smartphone-enabled system called HondaLink. But is it better than the factory navigation setup?
University of Michigan Ramps Up Connected Car Research
The University of Michigan is getting ready to invest heavily into connected car technology in the U.S.
There May Soon be 9,000 ‘Talking’ Cars on Michigan Roads
It won’t be long before cars can communicate with each other, relaying real-time safety information to reduce accidents and save lives.
Connected Cars Raise Privacy Concerns: DOT Secretary
The U.S. Department of Transportation is keeping a close eye on driver privacy as more automakers begin developing wireless connectivity in vehicles.
NHTSA to Announce Plans for Advanced Safety Tech
Outgoing NHTSA administrator David Strickland is expected to announce the agency’s plans for vehicle-to-vehicle communications and automatic braking soon.
Connected Car Tests in Michigan Extended by NHTSA
A testing program that began a year ago in Ann Arbor, Mich. will continue six months beyond its originally planned lifespan.
Connected Car Tech Difficult, Expensive to Implement
In recent years, automakers have been testing car-to-car communication technologies in hopes of building a future with vehicles that communicate with one another.
Internet Connection in Cars Likely Common by 2020
A new study suggests that by 2020, the idea of having an Internet connection associated with your car will be commonplace.
Ford Key Note Speech at Mobile World Congress 2012 a First
Every year in Spain, the biggest members of the telecommunications industry get together to show off the latest in technology. This year, Ford Motor Company executive chairman, Bill Ford spoke about his vision of mobile technology and how it fits in with Ford’s plans. Ford mainly discussed an infrastructure of connected cars to help reduce traffic and...
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