More Californians caught using cell phones while driving
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) released a new study showing a 39 percent increase in the percentage of
Continental’s eHorizon HERE with adaptive cruise control
Continental is testing adaptive cruise control with eHorizon with HERE maps for more dynamic cruise control that will lead to development of highly autonomous driving.
Caruma senses theft, sends alerts & offers Wi-Fi hotspots
Caruma launched an Indiegogo compaign for a connected dash cam with Wi-Fi hotspots. Caruma claims that the device and service allows users to see what
BMW i3 is made cheaply for efficiency and green design held together with glue
One of the most controversial articles we have published at AUTO Connected Car News is our expose from Madame X who decided to return her
Rear View Safety new front alerts and blind spot detection
Rear View Safety announced new ADAS products to help detect low front obstacles and objects in the side blind spots. The RVS-116 ($99) is Rear
AUTO Connected Car News Shorts (2S2R): TomTom, VOXX, Spirent, Microchip, MagnaChip & Elektrobit
Here’s the connected car news that was too short to report (2S2R) for the week. News shorts feature TomTom, Spirent, VOXX, InstallerNet, Microchip, Rockford Fosgate,
Local Motors Redacted winner & LOCO for universities
Local Motors, 3-D printed vehicle company, announced the winner of its Project Redacted challenge. Local Motors has also partnered with three universities for autonomous driving
States should ban texting/cell phones while driving to get funding says safety organizations
Six national organizations are pushing for changes in transportation safety programs in the next reauthorization bill to provide additional funding to states that pass tougher
Connected car traffic signs: Signal app warns of danger
A Silicon Valley startup is re-engineering traffic signs, taking them inside cars based on data for more safety. The name of the company is Signal
Mazda Mobile Start starts for 2016 Mazda6 & Mazda CX-5
Mazda announced the launch of Mazda Mobile Start, a smartphone remote starting app designed for select 2016 Mazda models. Mazda Mobile Start, allows subscribers to
HARMAN Bang & Olufsen 4 Audi A4
Audi has just released the new and improved Audi A4 Saloon and Audi A4 Avant with optional Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound Systems. The Bang
Mopar Connect connects Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram with Wi-Fi & remote features
Autonet Mobile, Internet telematics and app platform provider for vehicles, announced that Mopar has launched Mopar Connect, powered by Autonet Mobile. Mopar Connect is a