Car Connectivity Consortium unveils new features for Digital Key specification

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its Digital Key Release 2.0 specification, which leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable compatible mobile devices such as smartphones to securely access vehicles, is planned for completion by the end of 2019. Release 2.0 introduces a new scalable architecture to support mass adoption, while reducing development… Continue reading Car Connectivity Consortium unveils new features for Digital Key specification

Geotab and Ford launch integrated telematics solution

Geotab, an IoT and connected transportation service provider, announced the availability of the Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford Vehicles. Integrating Ford vehicle data into the MyGeotab platform, fleet managers gain access to one dedicated portal with powerful tools that can process data from vehicles with an embedded modem as well as those which require a… Continue reading Geotab and Ford launch integrated telematics solution

Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services

Tata Motors, an Indian car manufacturer has partnered with what3words so drivers can enter a 3 word address by voice or text and get directions to that exact location. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but the absence of an addressing standard can make it difficult to conduct business efficiently and can get… Continue reading Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services

LexisNexis Risk Solutions selected by GM as preferred insurance data partner

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a provider of data, analytics and technology, announced that General Motors has selected the LexisNexis® Telematics Exchange, a device-agnostic telematics ecosystem, as its preferred portal for sharing consumer-approved connected car data with insurers.   The mission of the Telematics Exchange is to help save consumers time and money, and enhance safety with programs… Continue reading LexisNexis Risk Solutions selected by GM as preferred insurance data partner

Telenav enters into a strategic partnership with Grab to enhance geo-mapping capabilities

Telenav, a provider of connected-car and location-based services, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership and transaction with Grab, Southeast Asia’s super app provider, to boost the latter’s development of geo-based products and services using Telenav’s OpenTerra platform. Grab plans to use Telenav’s OpenTerra platform to process data from its fleet of vehicles to… Continue reading Telenav enters into a strategic partnership with Grab to enhance geo-mapping capabilities

HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Cinemo, a provider in automotive grade multimedia playback, streaming, media management, connectivity and cloud middleware, and HUMAX Automotive, a global In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) provider focusing on Audio/Video, Navigation Head Unit and Accessory development in advanced performance-related automotive entertainment, collaborated at CES Asia 2019 on a cockpit solution that energizes the in-car experience. HUMAX connected head… Continue reading HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Keysight Technologies, a technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, delivers broad cybersecurity portfolio, including hardware, software and services, to address the growing concern of cyber-attacks on connected vehicles. The cyber-world is growing more embedded in everyone’s lives, not only enabling entertainment and comfort but… Continue reading Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

TSD integrates with Zubie to deliver advanced telematics insights to rental car fleets

TSD, a rental fleet management software provider, announced its partnership with Zubie, a connected-car platform and telematics data insights provider, to give fleet operators connected car solution. Through this alliance, TSD’s customers will gain access to Zubie’s full GPS/ geo-fence capabilities, and real-time fuel and odometer readings. These capabilities help TSD customers to save time… Continue reading TSD integrates with Zubie to deliver advanced telematics insights to rental car fleets

Avis Budget Group partners with Otonomo to unlock the potential of its connected car data

Avis Budget Group announced a partnership with Otonomo, the automotive data services platform, to unlock new avenues for value creation from the data generated by its connected fleet. The fleet will cover an estimated 4 billion road miles this year and is anticipated to generate over 7 billion road miles of data with its fully connected… Continue reading Avis Budget Group partners with Otonomo to unlock the potential of its connected car data

FCA Italy and LexisNexis Risk Solutions are developing partnership opportunities to offer enhanced insurance services

FCA Italy and LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a data, analytics and technology company, are developing a partnership opportunity to give European FCA customers access to a range of services to provide new, tailored and advantageous vehicle insurance services based on driving style and vehicle safety systems. For FCA, the initiative announced is part of the new global… Continue reading FCA Italy and LexisNexis Risk Solutions are developing partnership opportunities to offer enhanced insurance services