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ServCity details urban autonomous testing program

ServCity is a research program that aims to help cities around the world solve a problem: how they can harness the latest autonomous vehicle technologies and successfully incorporate them into complex urban environments. Through this work, it will develop a blueprint that directly tackles the barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles in cities.  [embedded content] Through simulation, end-user experience research, and real-world testing, ServCity will inform how cities can… Continue reading ServCity details urban autonomous testing program

Mitsubishi drivers with the Road Assist+ app now can opt for insurance discounts via LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand

LexisNexis announces the addition of Mitsubishi telematics data from its Mitsubishi Road Assist+ app to LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand, a solution that integrates telematics-based driving behavior data into auto insurer rating and underwriting workflows. Mitsubishi vehicle owners, who have opted in to share their data for insurance purposes, shop for auto insurance in the U.S., they are able to… Continue reading Mitsubishi drivers with the Road Assist+ app now can opt for insurance discounts via LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand

Faraday Future announces DRÄXLMAIER Group as interior consoles supplier

Faraday Future, a California-based company announced DRAXLMAIER Group as the interior consoles supplier for its FF 91 vehicle. DRAXLMAIER will supply the FF 91 front and rear center consoles. The consoles will include iPad storage, dual inductive phone charging for front and rear occupants, and lockable storage for rear occupants. Variants of the FF 91… Continue reading Faraday Future announces DRÄXLMAIER Group as interior consoles supplier

AT&T and GM redefine automotive connectivity with 5G

General Motors and AT&T will bring 5G cellular connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly line over the next decade in the United States. GM and AT&T are working together to redefine automotive connectivity with a fifth generation cellular network architecture to meet the needs of an all-electric and autonomous future. GM… Continue reading AT&T and GM redefine automotive connectivity with 5G

Wejo Partners with Microsoft, Palantir Technologies and Sompo Holdings to transform the future of connected vehicle data

On the heels of a definitive agreement to enter a business combination with Virtuoso Acquisition Corp. (“Virtuoso”) in a transaction expected to close later this year, Wejo Limited (“Wejo”) announced that it has joined forces with Microsoft (“Microsoft”), Palantir and Sompo Holdings (“Sompo”) to advance the cutting-edge applications of connected vehicle data worldwide. Through the combination of… Continue reading Wejo Partners with Microsoft, Palantir Technologies and Sompo Holdings to transform the future of connected vehicle data

Porsche launches the new Porsche infotainment “PCM 6.0”

The sixth generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) has been launched in the Porsche 911, Cayenne and Panamera models this summer. The most important changes include integrations of Apple Music and Apple Podcasts built into the PCM, and wireless Apple CarPlay support. In addition, Android Auto is included for the first time, and the Voice… Continue reading Porsche launches the new Porsche infotainment “PCM 6.0”

Stellantis, Foxconn to develop digital cockpits and personalized connected services with Mobile Drive joint venture

Stellantis NV (“Stellantis”) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., (“Foxconn”), together with its subsidiary FIH Mobile Ltd., (“FIH”), announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form Mobile Drive, a 50/50 voting rights joint venture aimed at accelerating development timelines to bring innovative in-vehicle user experiences enabled by advanced consumer electronics, HMI… Continue reading Stellantis, Foxconn to develop digital cockpits and personalized connected services with Mobile Drive joint venture

ThunderSoft and Human Horizons announced a joint venture to develop SOA framework for connected vehicles

ThunderSoft, the operating system products and technologies provider recently reached an agreement with Human Horizons to establish a new joint venture, which will focus on the development of SOA framework for next-generation connected vehicles. The new joint venture will be operated by ThunderSoft. It will leverage ThunderSoft’s advanced operation system technologies plus Human Horizons’ outstanding… Continue reading ThunderSoft and Human Horizons announced a joint venture to develop SOA framework for connected vehicles

Cubic Telecom delivers fully complaint IoT software solution in Brazil for automotive industries

Cubic Telecom has expanded its global IoT software solution to Brazil by obtaining an Autorizada Licence and establishing a partnership with TIM Brasil, the leading Brazilian 4G network with nationwide coverage across 3,500 cities. Forging this strategic partnership with TIM Brasil, Cubic Telecom will extend its quality IoT solutions for global customers to Brazil – a… Continue reading Cubic Telecom delivers fully complaint IoT software solution in Brazil for automotive industries