Self-driving autonomous truck Vegas-style: Freightliner Inspiration
What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas when it’s the news of the first autonomous big rig tractor trailer truck to hit the road
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Connected car tech wanted to control teens, new training available
Recently, there have been many programs and apps to monitor teens driving. The new 2016 Chevy Malibu has teen training and monitoring technology. Hyundai Blue
Harman infotains, navigates & CarPlays for BMW, Daimler, Ford, Fiat Chrysler & Hyundai
HARMAN audio infotainment and navigation systems will be available in many luxury cars and more. Harman announced that is has new orders from BMW, Daimler
Audi maps details for piloting & predictive efficiency
Audi announced it is working to develop new, high-resolution mapping for auto-piloting and predictive driving efficiency. Audi is working with TomTom to use various technology
New break for auto braking- Bosch works with video no radar required
Bosch developed a stereo video camera that can be used for emergency braking systems based solely on camera data. Normally, most auto braking systems require
Car-Net nets poor reviews and Apple Watch app soon
Volkswagen announced that VW’s Car-Net platform will be compatible with the Apple Watch for many new Volkswagen models. The Apple Watch app will be available
TomTom News: lifetime of real-time services driving future of self-driving car?
TomTom is in the news for announcements and new potential applications. TomTom now offers Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras with its new navigation
6″ ADAS GPS dashcam warns of forward collisions & lane departures
The new Garmin nüviCam LMTHD, claims to be first portable navigation device (PND) to feature a built-in dash cam with advanced driver alerts to similar
Self-driving autonomous connected car enthusiasts are willing to pay $$$$
A Boston Consulting Group study shows that Americans are enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles, auto piloted and self-driving cars with many willing to pay $4,000 to
Watch out–Apple Watch lawsuit says smartwatches distract drivers
April was “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” which was also the debut a new form of distraction while driving, smartwatches including the Apple Watch. So
BYD brings electric buses to LA Metro with Iron-Phosphate Batteries
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) received their first five battery electric transit buses from BYD. Los Angeles Metros now the first major
Car prices higher, Subaru improves 27.7% & Volkswagen Porsche Audi down
TrueCar, reported that April’s new vehicle average transaction prices (ATP) are the highest for the month in six years. Many U.S. automakers saw increases over