General Motors has launched GM Dev Client, an industry-first app that gives approved developers who have created in-vehicle applications the ability to test them in a real GM vehicle. In-vehicle app testing is the next
On Sunday, July 23, 2017 Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) Act will go into effect. Drivers can no longer hold their phones while driving, and use of hands-free devices will be restricted
What new cars are the highest quality? Many new and redesigned models are leaders in Total Quality Impact study. While the Tesla Model S has lost its top spot while Detroit automakers are more than
Consumer Watchdog called on California’s seven members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to block proposed federal legislation that would undo California’s ground-breaking safety regulations covering the testing of autonomous vehicles. The House bill
CyberCar, completed a demonmstration of blockchain to connected cars using a blockchain-enabled a telematics device. By bringing blockchain to the connected vehicle, CyberCar delivers a “membrane of trust” around the entire vehicle ecosystem, enabling a
A number of strategies being used to generate solid state designs include Optical Phased Arrays, MEMS micro-mirror modules, Flash laser and Liquid Crystal Waveguide beam steering technologies for LiDAr for autonomous vehicles reports Strategy Analytics.
We recently discussed what people will do in autonomous self-driving cars besides watching video, talking on the phone, texting or doing work. We came up with some very amusing scenarios including dog grooming, therapy and
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes regional markets for light duty passenger vehicles (LDVs) and medium or heavy duty commercial vehicles with highly automated driving capability, providing forecasts for global market sales through 2035.
Microsoft Corp. and Baidu announced plans to partner in order to take the technical development and adoption of autonomous driving worldwide. As a member of the Apollo alliance, Microsoft will provide global scale for Apollo
Issues and glitches are appearing with cars Android Auto. We predicted early on that the support for Android Auto which was almost nothing when the product was launched would be a problem for luxury car
The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming to connected cars through AT&T technology and partnerships, making the company a leading provider of services for automakers and suppliers. AT&T’s dominance in the connected car marketplace positions
In a new survey of International Carwash Association (ICA) member companies, nearly 40% of wash operators reported problems with start/stop systems and forward collision avoidance technology stopping vehicles in automatic car washes. 60% reported issues