New cars are better than ever except for infotainment and ADAS
Although initial quality is better than before for new vehicles, infotianment features have problems and pre-autonomous features are not doing well. New-vehicle quality is
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Secondary Particles (SOA) in Auto Exhaust Are Harmful
For years, automakers have been working to reduce pollutant levels coming out of motor vehicles’ tailpipes. Airborne particulate matter, for example, is present in automobile
Car Buyers Want Android Auto, CarPlay, Moonroof, Wi-Fi & Entertainment
IHS Markit’s new global survey on consumer preferences for automotive technology finds more consumers desire advanced technology in their next new vehicle. However, their willingness
Automakers Go Digital with Patents, ADAS, EVs, Data & Sales
According to Oliver Wyman’s new Automotive Manager, the global automotive industry is at a turning point. The automobile is undergoing a transformation, moving from a
Smart Cities Can Enable Access for People of All Ages and Abilities
AT&T collaborated with G3ict and World Enabled, for a new report, Smart Cities for All: A Vision for an Inclusive, Accessible Urban Future. The report
U-M Researching Heart Monitoring in Cars
A grant from Toyota is funding research by Dr. Kayvan Najarian, director of data science at the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care
Recent Research: RideSharing, V2X & Infotainment
The connected car market is expected to boom but there are some glitches. Ridesharing could reduced vehicle sales for some consumers. V2X is starting to
V2V in 35 million connected cars by 2022 – 5G is the key
A new report from Juniper Research reports that by 2022, 50% of new vehicles will be shipped with V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) hardware to enable real-time short-range
Car buyers put more down, finance more for longer
Edmunds.com found that as interest rates climb and buyers stretch to afford more expensive cars, they are putting more money down and financing for longer
More displays in center stack, rear & cluster coming to connected car UX
A new report from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics “In-vehicle Displays: Design Review and Recommendations“, has found that a well-designed user experience
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Phase Next Level at Five-Years Old
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) launched the next phase of its research mission, celebrating the successful conclusion of its first five years of auto
Why Millennials Love Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Toyota, Bose, Beats & BMW
When it comes to automobile purchases, Millennials differ greatly from baby boomers and other older generations. Two studies examined what Millennials want in cars. Infiniti