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
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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
ADAS for all to connect cars via smartphones- Apio, with Waze-like crowdsourcing
There is an another entry into the race for smartphone ADAS features such as notification of accidents and safer driving. Apio recently filed a patent
Verizon Vehicle offers free equipment with 2-year contract & 2 months free – launch delayed?
Verizon is still taking pre-orders for its Verizon Vehicle service and is giving away the Bluetooth speakerphone and connected OBDII port device for free with
Why Apple CarPlay & Android Auto are way waylaid
Last year, at the New York Auto Show, CarPlay was introduced and promised by Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Ferrari. Only two Ferrari models have shipped
Apple iPhone & CarPlay to have more human-style directions?
I give really good directions. I tell people, you will see a park on your left side of the corner with a giant evergreen tree