VW Previews Mobile EV Charging Stations
Volkswagen revealed mobile electric vehicle charging stations that work like a mobile phone a power bank that will be setup in Wolfsburg in the first
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Hyundai to Use Biometric Fingerprints to Start Santa Fes in 2019
Hyundai Motor Company announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology that allows drivers to not only unlock doors but also start the vehicle. Hyundai plans
IIHS Will Rate Autobraking for Pedestrians
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for
Prevent Break-ins Over the Holidays
With a record number of travelers – about one-third of Americans – planning to gather with family and friends this holiday season, AAA East Central
AutoDrive Challenge Drives Road to Autonomous Driving
Educational initiatives, such as the AutoDrive Challenge, enable next-generation engineers to deepen their knowledge and gain hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle technology. The AutoDrive Challenge,
Hyundai Kia Owners Seek Justice for Spontaneous Combustion Fires and Engine Failures
Close to 3 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles are at risk for spontaneously catching on fire in non-collision events or suffering premature engine failure, putting
Connected Car News: Waymo
In connected car news this week were Waymo, Hertz, BLIC, Nuance and InnoTAD. No Mo’ Waymo Say Chandlerites Citizens of Chandler Arizona are mad at
Connected Car Benefits are Appreciated However Reluctant to Share Data for Insurance
According to the Continental Mobility Study 2018, motorists appreciate the potential benefits of their cars being connected to the Internet. A large majority of people
Automotive Cybersecurity: PKI, ECU Protection & Blockchain
In automotive cybersecurity news are AutoCrypt, Karamba Security, Ficosa, Wind River, Blockchain, IBM SafeRide and Airbiquity. AutoCrypt V2G PKI Created through cooperation on interoperability and
IRS Mileage Rate Inreased to 58 Cents Mi
The Internal Revenue Service announced the 2019 national business mileage rate of 58 cents, which is calculated by Motus, the premier vehicle management and reimbursement
1967 VW Beetle Restored to Original Glory
Kathleen Brooks bought her first Beetle in December 1966 in Riverside, Calif.—a red 1967 model she quickly named “Annie.” Ever since, Annie has been Kathleen’s
New Automotive Tech Helps But Also Perplexes
Ford issued a new technology research report confirms that technology makes commuting easier and other opinions about car technology. Ford is focused on human-centric design,