OTA updates big boon for automakers, saves costs and improves satisfaction
A new report from IHS Automotive, finds that over-the-air (OTA) software updates will eventually be a big boon for the automotive industry. OTA updates can
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Connected car tech never used by many drivers
Connected car features are not being used by many car owners according to the J.D. Power 2015 Driver Interactive Vehicle Experience (DrIVE) Report. Many features
Electric and hybrid vehicles interest stalled until prices change
Harris has released its latest poll results for interest in electric and hybrid cars. The electric car momentum appears to stalled for now with interest
Drivers uncertain about ADAS especially adaptive cruise control
A new study from the University of Iowa found that most drivers expressed uncertainty about how vehicle safety technologies work. The survey also showed that
Heads Up HUD displays threaten safety due to co-mingled images
Although there is a study suggesting that automakers are using head-up displays and augmented reality for safety, another study found that head-up displays with augmented
Heads-up for HUD & augmented reality AR in autos
The next way of getting information in front of drivers’ eyes is heads-up displays (HUD) and projections on the windshield. Automakers are trying to integrate
People prefer people driven cars over self-driving vehicles
The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute’s report Motorists’ Preferences for Different Levels of Vehicle Automation, by Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak, looks at safety-related
iPhone and Android smartphone users are serious car shoppers
Smartphone shoppers using Android or iPhones are serious car shoppers on Edmunds.com and can be more serious than computer or tablet shoppers, they look to
Drivers want more mpg but don’t care what tech does it
A new study by the University of Michigan’s Brandon Schoettle, shows that a majority of drivers want better gas mileage and they really don’t care
Cooper Tire research lightens tires & improves gas mileage 5.5% with great performance
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced that it developed advanced tire technology that increases vehicle fuel efficiency while reducing weight. The company designed technology for
Most American cars named & preferred by young Americans
In time for Independence Day and summer car sales, American made cars are gaining in quality and notoriety. The most American cars according to ‘Made
Drivers want free or ad-supported connected car Internet & Wi-Fi hotspots
Consumers have strong interest in access to the Internet and connected services that make driving and parking easier notes a Strategy Analytics Report. The report