Drivent Testing Self-Driving Vehicles in WA
Drivent announced it is certified to test autonomous vehicles in the state of Washington and unveiled essential technologies for autonomous vehicles. While the rest of
Month: May 2019
Waymo Self-Driving Lyfts in Metro Phoenix
Waymo announced that its partnership with Lyft, which will help us welcome even more riders in Metro Phoenix to experience self-driving technology. As a first
Android Auto Update Out Later this Summer
Google introduced a new design that will roll out to all Android Auto compatible cars later this summer. The new interface is built to help
EVgo Goes 100% Renewable
EVgo, the nation’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, today announced that it has contracted for 100% renewable energy to power its customers,
Hey Google Start My Hyundai—
Google is previewing enhanced remote vehicle controls with Hyundai’s Blue Link at Google I/O (May 7-9, 2019). The “tell Blue Link” part is no longer
VR Design Across the Globe at Ford Using Gravity Sketch
A designer from Shanghai and another from Dearborn step into a virtual design space together to make changes to a global vehicle design. Both walk
Road Prediction and Lifts with Preview Air Suspension Tech
Hyundai Mobis recently announced the successful development of “Preview Air Suspension Technology,” which automatically adjusts the vehicle height and absorbs road shock by proactively using
Connected Car News:Tesla, Toyota, GM, Microchip, Altair, Keysight, EVgo, Canvas, DENSO, Synopsys & Bosch
In connected car news this week were Tesla, Toyota, GM, Microchip, Altair, Keysight, EVgo, Canvas, DENSO, Synopsys and Bosch. Best a’ Tesla There
LoJack Recovery for Insurance Carriers
CalAmp brand owner of LoJack, and TransUnion announced the launch of LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) services for insurance carriers aimed at significantly reducing stolen
VW Invites Disability Groups to Help Design Cars and Mobility Services
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA), launched the Inclusive Mobility initiative, an industry-first effort to directly engage with disability groups early in the design of
Ford Goes Further with FordPass, Mobile Services & Amazon Delivery
Ford announced several new and enhanced services—expanded FordPass Rewards, contact center, mobile maintenance, Amazon in-car delivery and car wash services. Ford is helping its loyal
Toyota AI Ventures Fund II for Robotics, AI and More
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Toyota AI Ventures (TAIV) announced Fund II, a new $100M fund dedicated to investing in early-stage startups developing disruptive technologies