Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), connected car Linux-based software announced availability of the AGL Requirements Specification 1.0. They claim it’s the industry’s first open in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) software specification that allows automakers and suppliers to collaborate. AGL
While GM’s Mary Barra made waves at the Code Conference and Hyundai media exploded with reviews of Android Auto coming via an update to Hyundai 2015 Sonatas, Volkswagen announced availability of Android Auto, CarPlay and
While automakers and suppliers with big marketing budgets tout their self-driving escapades (Audi, Delphi, Daimler, Tesla) in the Silicon Valey and beyond, the University of Michigan (U-M) is testing self-driving cars in the real-life situations with
HARMAN infotainment, audio and software services company has completed acquisition the car audio business of Bang & Olufsen Automotive. Bang & Olufsen entered the car market in 2005 with the Audi A8. Bang & Olufsen
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked seventeen automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) how the they will address cyber security issues for connected cars. GM, Ford, FCA North America, Toyota,
Volvo Cars will offer an updated Volvo On Call smart app that can be controlled with an Apple Watch, Android Wear smartwatch, iPad or Windows Phone. Volvo drivers will be able to control settings, lock/unlock,
The Ford Motor Company was in the news today for sharing cars, patents and leadership in the automotive industry. At the Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Chairman Bill Ford discussed how Ford is changing mobility with
Two safety-oriented groups are warning that the next 100 days are deadliest days of summer on the road. Research from the National Safety Council shows an increase in traffic fatalities this year. AAA research shows
GM CEO Mary Barra announced at the Code conference in California that GM will be offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on fourteen 2016 Chevy Models. The move makes GM the first major U.S. automaker
Although automakers don’t offer the exact same cars in other parts of the world as they do in China, what is being shown at CES Shanghai can be an indication of connected cars in the
Hyundai announced today, that the update for compatible Hyundai Sonatas to Android Auto is available at Hyundai dealers for free. Hyundai is the first automaker to offer Android Auto for its Sonatas with the 8″
Ford’s GoDrive car-sharing service will is available London.Ford is introducing GoDrive for on-demand use and to learn emerging mobility trends and customers’ car-sharing habits. GoDrive is the only car-sharing service offering one-way trips with guaranteed