BlackBerry and LG expand partnership to drive advancements in connected and autonomous vehicle technology

BlackBerry Limited announced that it is expanding its partnership with LG Electronics Inc. to accelerate the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technology for automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world. As part of the agreement, LG Electronics will use a range of BlackBerry QNX software and services to build next-generation digital consolidated cockpits, including infotainment… Continue reading BlackBerry and LG expand partnership to drive advancements in connected and autonomous vehicle technology

SoundHound Inc., partners with Hyundai to bring voice-enabled, smart connected SUV to India, powered by Houndify Voice AI platform

SoundHound Inc., the provider of in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies, has announced a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to bring the first voice-enabled, smart-connected SUV to the Indian market. Powered by SoundHound Inc.’s Houndify voice AI platform, the Hyundai Venue SUV enables drivers to speak queries and control various aspects of the car simply by… Continue reading SoundHound Inc., partners with Hyundai to bring voice-enabled, smart connected SUV to India, powered by Houndify Voice AI platform

Kia introduces all-new “Seltos”

The new Kia Seltos brings sophistication, assertiveness, technology and safety features to the global compact SUV segment. Kia revealed the Seltos for the first time globally at a special event in Delhi, India. The interior of the Seltos is designed with high-quality, futuristic materials. Aimed at youthful, tech-savvy buyers, the cabin is characterized by broad,… Continue reading Kia introduces all-new “Seltos”

Peugeot introduces new Peugeot 2008 with improved equipment and technology

PEUGEOT is unveiling the new 2008 SUV. It adopts the new generation of immersive PEUGEOT i-Cockpit 3D, with equipment and driving aids designed by the best know-how PEUGEOT has to offer. Being multi-energy, it offers the freedom to choose between 3 types of efficient engines: electric, petrol and diesel all offering phenomenally stimulating sensations. The… Continue reading Peugeot introduces new Peugeot 2008 with improved equipment and technology

Clavister and Tieto team up to improve the cybersecurity of connected and autonomous cars

Clavister, a cybersecurity solutions provider, will start a collaboration with Tieto, one of the software R&D service providers for Telecom and Automotive industries operating globally. The companies will jointly provide packaged expertise and solutions for connected and autonomous cars. Tieto’s focus in 5G, enhanced connectivity, cloud-nativity and in-vehicle software is a great match to Clavister’s cybersecurity expertise.… Continue reading Clavister and Tieto team up to improve the cybersecurity of connected and autonomous cars

Volkswagen to introduce new software unit

Volkswagen AG intends to group more than 5,000 digital experts together in its new “Car.Software” unit with Group responsibility for software in the vehicle by 2025. The company plans to develop significantly more software in the car and for vehicle-related services itself and to boost the in-house share of software development from the current figure… Continue reading Volkswagen to introduce new software unit

Mapbox and Luxoft partner to bring AI and AR to In-Vehicle Navigation

Luxoft Holding, a digital strategy and engineering firm, announced a partnership with Mapbox, a provider of a live location data platform for automotive, mobile and web applications. The two companies will jointly work on deploying and integrating Mapbox’s AI location data platform and AR navigation into infotainment and navigation systems. With the evolving mobility ecosystem… Continue reading Mapbox and Luxoft partner to bring AI and AR to In-Vehicle Navigation

Hyundai Mobis to launch an ‘Open Innovation Center’ in silicon valley

Hyundai Mobis is launching its first open innovation center, ‘M.Cube’ in Silicon Valley of the US to make a full-fledged commitment to source and invest in startups possessing new technologies for future vehicles such as self-driving. Hyundai Mobis will use M.Cube as its core base to discover and invest in startups with strong growth potential in… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to launch an ‘Open Innovation Center’ in silicon valley

Cohda Wireless and Sasken partner to accelerate the adoption of V2X in connected vehicles

Cohda Wireless, a Connected Autonomous Vehicles technologies provider, and Sasken Technologies Ltd, an engineering and digital transformation services provider, announced a strategic technology partnership to accelerate the adoption of V2X (vehicle-to-anything) in the connected vehicles space utilizing either cellular or DSRC (dedicated short range communication) technologies. The companies have come together to create a complete TCU… Continue reading Cohda Wireless and Sasken partner to accelerate the adoption of V2X in connected vehicles

HARMAN launches new Dual-Mode V2X system to improve automotive safety

HARMAN International focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today unveiled a new Dual-Mode V2X system, aimed at enhancing automotive safety. The flexible telematics system features both software and hardware and taps into DSRC and cellular (5G) Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) networks, removing the guesswork for numerous safety system setups. V2X communication refers to… Continue reading HARMAN launches new Dual-Mode V2X system to improve automotive safety