Heads Up HUD displays threaten safety due to co-mingled images
Although there is a study suggesting that automakers are using head-up displays and augmented reality for safety, another study found that head-up displays with augmented
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Body heat, cameras and GPS helps light roads better from Ford
Driving at night, especially on unlit roads, can be stressful and dangerous. Ford is developing new lighting based on cameras that highlights hazards, cyclists and
U-M SMART’s MobiPrize open for entries until August 15
U-M SMART’s MobiPrize honor new-mobility enterprises and innovators that are making the world a better place through sustainable transportation innovation. All entrepreneurs addressing transportation-related challenges
Automakers make central hub for cyber security Auto ISAC
At the 2015 SAE Battelle CyberAuto Challenge automakers announced an added layer of cyber protections by launching an Auto ISAC that will serve as a
More Californians caught using cell phones while driving
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) released a new study showing a 39 percent increase in the percentage of
States should ban texting/cell phones while driving to get funding says safety organizations
Six national organizations are pushing for changes in transportation safety programs in the next reauthorization bill to provide additional funding to states that pass tougher
Mazda Mobile Start starts for 2016 Mazda6 & Mazda CX-5
Mazda announced the launch of Mazda Mobile Start, a smartphone remote starting app designed for select 2016 Mazda models. Mazda Mobile Start, allows subscribers to
HARMAN Bang & Olufsen 4 Audi A4
Audi has just released the new and improved Audi A4 Saloon and Audi A4 Avant with optional Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound Systems. The Bang
Mopar Connect connects Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram with Wi-Fi & remote features
Autonet Mobile, Internet telematics and app platform provider for vehicles, announced that Mopar has launched Mopar Connect, powered by Autonet Mobile. Mopar Connect is a
Waze test drives carpooling RideWith app in Israel
Google-owned Waze is testing the RideWith app to connect commuters who want to carpool in the Gush Dan region of Israel. The live traffic sharing
New Magellan products for automakers: Smartphone Box, MDT-7 & ORV
Magellan is offering three new systems for automakers Smartphone Box, Magellan Off-Road-Vehicle and CalAmp Android-based mobile data terminal (MDT-7) with Magellan’s professional-grade fleet navigation software.
July National Vehicle Theft Protection Month: Watch Out for Connected Car Thieves
Connected cars make peoples lives easier connecting them to their home, life and entertainment. However, although there is a decline in the numbers of cars