Simple AR needed for AV autonomous self-driving
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) automotive applications will redefine the driving and ownership experience, turning it into a safer, seamless, and intuitive activity,
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18-35 yr olds own and want cars with a 90% Carma rating
A vast majority of millennials (18-34 year-olds currently) own a car want to own a car, reports a study from Credit Karma. There’s not not
Honda Accord /Civic tops lists of most popular cars—stolen
National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released their list of the most stolen vehicles in the United States. Many are popular late model Honda, Ford,
Connected Car ADAS makes cars more likeable – non-intuitive tech hated
Technology can make or break how appealing and likeable vehicles are precieved. Safety features are appealing. Confusing navigation systems can cause nightmares and bad feelings
82% wary of automakers when hacked – automotive management not doing enough
Failure to prevent a vehicle hack could be devastating to automotive brands and the bottom line according to the 2016 KPMG Consumer Loss Barometer study.
Best & Worst U.S. cities for crashes, braking and safety
Allstate Insurance Company released its 12th annual America’s Best Drivers Report. The safest cities are Brownsville, TX. Kansas City, KS. Madison, WI. Cape Coral, FL.
Drivers 50+ want connected car tech, ADAS & self-driving
It’s not just young people who wanted connected car technology. Many drivers over aged 50 are open to new driver safety features. According to Hartford
California mobile phone usage while driving increasing
Although there are well-known dangers of distracted driving, the number of California drivers who use mobile devices while they drive is on the rise. In
Will CD players extinction in cars, make Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Thrive?
CD Players are losing popularity in car infotainment systems. There is no clear replacement, yet. However, interest in smartphone connected systems such as Android Auto
Quality of new cars improved, especially non-premium: Kia Porsche, Hyundai, Toyota & BMW tops
J.D. Power released the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Kia was top rated while overall quality continued to improve. The last place ranking
Top Hot Places in U.S. for Car Thieves
California owns eight of the top 10 hot spots for vehicle theft in 2015. Preliminary FBI numbers show vehicle theft up 1 percent across the
Connected car research shows buyers need demos during sale process
Eight in 10 new cars will be connected by 2020, however four in 10 drivers (39%) don’t know that these features exist in their own