Velodyne Lidar, Inc. announced it has acquired mapping and localization software as well as intellectual property assets from Mapper.ai. Mapper technology will enable Velodyne to accelerate development of Vella, breakthrough software that establishes its directional
Honda and Acura announced Amazon Prime Amazon Key-in-Car in-car delivery. Starting today, Honda is offering Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery service for subscribers of its HondaLink Remote Services connected-car system. Owners of the 2019 and
Eligible Cadillac drivers can enjoy the convenience of locating, reserving and paying for parking from their in-vehicle touchscreen before reaching their destination, bringing a new level of luxury to every drive. The new parking capability,
China’s light vehicle (LV) sales fell nearly 10 percent in June 2019 from prior year—the 12th consecutive month sales declined—casting new doubts on what has been the world’s biggest growth engine for auto sales, a
Brand loyalty is a key objective of automakers not only because it leads to a customer repurchasing or leasing another vehicle from the same manufacturer but because that customer is more likely to recommend the
There are ongoing concerns with software safety and quality, the growing effects of connected vehicles on development, and the continuing focus on compliance according to a study by Perforce Software. The survey found that automotive
The BMW Vision M NEXT will have sound composed by Hans Zimmer. Itt sounds like a cross between a movie opening and space ship accelerating. It’s sort of sweet zoom with little vroom vroom in
The EU ‘Regulation on the Sound Level of Motor Vehicles’ (540/2014) was implemented on July 1, 2019 that requires cars to be equipped with a sound system that emits some kind of noise when traveling
Luminar announced it is entering the consumer automotive and commercial trucking markets with a sensing and perception platform called Iris, now backed by new major institutional and strategic investors. After three years of stealth development,
The BMW Group announced the successful completion of its project, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and Department of Energy, to donate 100 electric vehicle charging stations in and near to
Technology company Continental, in partnership with Silicon Valley company Leia, Inc., announced the development of the Natural 3D Lightfield Instrument Cluster, an innovative and revolutionary cockpit solution that will bring “as you see it” visibility
Volkswagen Group of America announced a new name and expanded role for the former Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL) today, and unveiled a unique vehicle concept that combines Volkswagen heritage with futuristic technology. The new Innovation and