Audi announced it is working to develop new, high-resolution mapping for auto-piloting and predictive driving efficiency. Audi is working with TomTom to use various technology mapping platforms. The next generation of the Audi A8 with
Bosch developed a stereo video camera that can be used for emergency braking systems based solely on camera data. Normally, most auto braking systems require radar or radar with a camera. Needing only the stereo
Volkswagen announced that VW’s Car-Net platform will be compatible with the Apple Watch for many new Volkswagen models. The Apple Watch app will be available globally on all VW Car-Net enabled vehicles. The current version
TomTom is in the news for announcements and new potential applications. TomTom now offers Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras with its new navigation devices. TomTom MyDrive integrates information via apps and the web.
The new Garmin nüviCam LMTHD, claims to be first portable navigation device (PND) to feature a built-in dash cam with advanced driver alerts to similar to ADAS features that cost more in luxury vehicles. The
A Boston Consulting Group study shows that Americans are enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles, auto piloted and self-driving cars with many willing to pay $4,000 to $5,000 more for a car with autonomous features. There are
April was “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” which was also the debut a new form of distraction while driving, smartwatches including the Apple Watch. So far there are a limited number of car related Apple
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) received their first five battery electric transit buses from BYD. Los Angeles Metros now the first major transit property in the US to begin electrifying their fleet
TrueCar, reported that April’s new vehicle average transaction prices (ATP) are the highest for the month in six years. Many U.S. automakers saw increases over 2014 and this year is on course to be the