New Renault Clio introduced with more technological and connected features

[embedded content] The All-New Clio unveiled in early March this year at the Geneva International Motor Show is equipped with an updated version of the Renault EASY CONNECT package. The package features a range of applications, platforms and connected services designed for seamless connected driving to make time on the road more relaxed and enjoyable… Continue reading New Renault Clio introduced with more technological and connected features

Automatic introduces new connected car assistant, expands availability to more retailers nationwide

Automatic Labs Inc., a SiriusXM company that brings the power of connectivity to almost any car on the road, announced that its new Connected Car Assistant, including an all-new install-it-yourself adapter and mobile app, is available to drivers nationwide at several major retailers. With Automatic’s easy to install adapter and app, most vehicles model year 1996… Continue reading Automatic introduces new connected car assistant, expands availability to more retailers nationwide

Audi networks with traffic lights in Europe

Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” to Europe. From July Audi will network new models with the traffic lights in Ingolstadt/Germany; further European cities will follow from 2020 onwards. Then cars will be more likely to catch a “green wave” in the city: Audi drivers will see in the cockpit what… Continue reading Audi networks with traffic lights in Europe

Fujitsu and Autonomic collaborate to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers

Fujitsu and Autonomic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility, announced a joint collaboration to offer OEMs worldwide a fast and flexible solution to support the automotive industry’s transformation to mobility-as-a-service models. Leveraging Autonomic’s experience in cloud services for connected vehicles and Fujitsu’s capabilities in technology integration and experience in the automotive space, the companies will… Continue reading Fujitsu and Autonomic collaborate to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers

Eclipse Foundation launches openMobility Working Group

The Eclipse Foundation announced the launch of the openMobility Working Group that will focus on open and shared collaboration around one of the major issues in urban planning around autonomous vehicles and future transportation requirements — traffic simulation and modelling. Based on the Eclipse Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) project that originated at the German Aerospace Center,… Continue reading Eclipse Foundation launches openMobility Working Group

Intelligent Transport Solution (UK) develops new scale to explain connected vehicle milestones

[embedded content] The United Kingdom’s Intelligent Transport Society, ITS (UK) has developed a “scale of connections for Co-operation of Connected vehicles”, to mirror the SAE scale for automated ones. Developed by ITS (UK)’s Connected and Automated Vehicles Forum and supported by the Department for Transport and Highways England, this scale shows that connection and co-operation… Continue reading Intelligent Transport Solution (UK) develops new scale to explain connected vehicle milestones

From package deliveries to mobile car washes, Ford brings new services to your connected car

Ford has powered people’s ability to get where they need to go with safe and reliable cars. With the advancement of connected car technology we are now easily connected to the goods and services we want. With the internet, we have been able to save time by shopping online instead of leaving the house for… Continue reading From package deliveries to mobile car washes, Ford brings new services to your connected car

ERM partners with Altair to improve business models for deploying vehicle telematics and asset tracking

Altair Semiconductor (altair-semi.com), a provider of cellular IoT chipsets, announced it is partnering with ERM Advanced Telematics, a global provider of automotive technology and IoT solutions, to develop a new range of low-powered and installation-free automotive IoT solutions. ERM’s new set of IoT and asset management solutions leverages Altair’s optimized cellular IoT chipsets to provide installation-free solutions… Continue reading ERM partners with Altair to improve business models for deploying vehicle telematics and asset tracking

Auto-ISAC adds four additional cyber-security companies

The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes two new members BlackBerry and Verizon and, two new strategic partners Pen Test Partners and Regulus. The inclusion of these four companies increases the strength of the Auto-ISAC’s position as an auto cybersecurity information sharing community that works to prevent cyber threats to the connected vehicle. The Auto-ISAC was formed by automakers in 2015… Continue reading Auto-ISAC adds four additional cyber-security companies

Audioburst announces additional $10M investment, strengthens strategic partnerships with Dentsu and Hyundai

Audioburst announced two new strategic and investment partnerships totalling over $10M USD from Dentsu Inc., and Hyundai Motor Company in conjunction with existing investors. The next-gen voice-search company plans to build unique advertising and in-car voice-based experiences with the two leading brands. Audioburst also announced plans to formally launch in the Japanese market at the… Continue reading Audioburst announces additional $10M investment, strengthens strategic partnerships with Dentsu and Hyundai