Wide Angle Camera Detects Drivers & Passengers
Mitsubishi Electric announced that it has developed the first in-vehicle driver monitoring system using one wide-angle camera to detect the driver and front passenger simultaneously.
Android for Auto Now with R-Car Compatibility
Renesas Electronics Cannounced the availability of the R-Car reference package for Android for Renesas R-Car automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). This package supports Android 8.0, the latest
How to Check for Flood/Hurricane Damage When You Buy a Used Car
The recent hurricanes on the Gulf Coast damaged many cars. Some cars may be able to be repaired, however, consumers should beware of buying used
More Fatalities on the Road in 2016 from Reckless Acts
The fatality statistics are in, more people died in traffic accidents in 2016 than in 2015. The increase is due to reckless behavior including speeding,
Toyota Camry/Corolla/Sienna, MKC, Ford F250, Equinox Top Best Cars Infotainment Many without CarPlay & Android Auto
New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to
Rear Occupant Alert Reminds Parents of Children in Back Seats in 2019 Hyundai
Hyundai Motor revealed its new Rear Occupant Alert sytem to help avoid leaving passengers in the rear seat. Hyundai’s ‘Rear Occupant Alert’ system monitors the rear
Nissan Murano, LEAF, Altima, Armada, Pathfinder, Rouge, Sentra & Titan Talk to Alexa
A new skill for Amazon Alexa powered by NissanConnect Services will enable some Nissan owners to connect to Nissan connected car services by asking Amazon
Hurricane Harvey & Irma Affect Fuel, Prices & Car Sales
IHS Markt released it finding of the affects of Hurricane Harvey and Irma on fuel prices, car sales and pricing. IHS Markit reported that within
EV Rebates Increase Sales of Prius Prime, Chevy Bolt & Ford Fusion Energi
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York has seen a 74 percent increase in electric car sales over the same time period
Safety, Liability & Hacking of Self-Driving Connected Cars Are Big Worries for Americans
According to a study by AIG, safety of vehicles, including the risk of hacking, are key concerns among respondents, while ease of driving and lower
Automakers Fueling Greening of Vehicles: EVs, Hybrids & Fuel-Cells Coming: Ford, GM, VW & Bolli
Major automakers announced their EV and green vehicle plans. Both Ford and General Motors are planning many electric vehicles. Ford Electric with Team Edison Ford
Connected Car News: FF, Dyson, Toyota, Idle Smart, AAPEX, Samsung, Delphi, Robotic Parking, EY Synapse & Drive.ai
In connected car news this week were Faraday Future, Dyson, Toyota, Idle Smart, AAPEX, Samsung, Delphi, Robotic Parking, EY Synapse and Drive.ai. Back to Faraday