In support of a growing global connectivity initiative, Ford and Datang have successfully conducted Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology (C-V2X) trials in China. C-V2X is a wireless communication technology that has the potential to play a key role in the future of advanced connectivity, and improve automotive safety, automated driving and traffic efficiency around the world. The… Continue reading Ford and Datang trial C-V2X connected car technology in Shanghai
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NXP and AliOS partner for new in-vehicle experiences
NXP will pair i.MX applications processors with Alibaba’s AliOS for next-gen auto e-cockpit Offers new opportunities for AI, IoT and multi-screen in-vehicle experiences Partnership aims to install AliOS system and NXP’s automotive infotainment solution in millions of vehicles in China by 2020 NXP Semiconductors and AliOS, the operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions… Continue reading NXP and AliOS partner for new in-vehicle experiences
Octo partners with RCI Bank and Services to provide telematics services for vehicles
Octo Telematics announced that it has entered into a global partnership with RCI Bank and Services, the finance company from Groupe Renault to provide its telematics services and advanced big data analytics to enhance the driving experience of drivers worldwide. As part of its sales process, RCI Bank and Services will offer customers the option… Continue reading Octo partners with RCI Bank and Services to provide telematics services for vehicles
Daimler uses eSIMs from Infineon for its “Mercedes me connect”
It can save lives, which is why the automatic emergency call feature – termed eCall – will be mandatory for all new car and light commercial vehicle models in the European Union from 31 March 2018. It will therefore be integrated in future in an estimated 20 million new vehicles annually. The aim of the… Continue reading Daimler uses eSIMs from Infineon for its “Mercedes me connect”
Link Motion and Irdeto collaborate to develop a connected vehicle platform
Link Motion has reached an agreement with Irdeto to integrate its new smartphone-based secure vehicle access and safety solution, Keystone, into the Link Motion CarBrain platform. Automobile OEMs that implement Link Motion’s CarBrain will now provide consumers with the simplicity they expect to safely manage and operate today’s connected cars and autonomous vehicles, especially in new ride-sharing business… Continue reading Link Motion and Irdeto collaborate to develop a connected vehicle platform
INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module
Molex and INVECAS announced a joint collaboration to develop an Automotive Infotainment Media Module for intelligent vehicles. The new module was officially launched and featured in Molex demonstrations at the Consumer Electronics Show. “Infotainment plays an important role for car buyers and OEMs that are seeking ways to differentiate vehicle designs. Packaging more functionality into a… Continue reading INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module
Renesas to demonstrate automotive cybersecurity solutions with Fortinet
Renesas Electronics will spotlight cybersecurity capabilities for the connected cars with Fortinet at Accelerate 18, February 26-March 1, 2018, at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Recent cyber breaches demonstrate the urgent need for integrated security for increasingly sophisticated vehicle networks to protect systems from attacks to electronically hack controlled vital functions, or for example, recent attacks on… Continue reading Renesas to demonstrate automotive cybersecurity solutions with Fortinet
Audi A6 gets updated MMI navigation features, car-2-x and more
The 8th generation of Audi A6 will feature numerous updated in terms of connectivity and HMI. The MMI touch response system of the new Audi A6 sets new standards in terms of intuitive operation and personalization. Up to seven drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles and set up to 400 parameters. The… Continue reading Audi A6 gets updated MMI navigation features, car-2-x and more
Continental teases predictive connectivity manager concept for vehicles
Continental has developed a Predictive Connectivity Manager that “looks” into the future to determine network availability and reception quality along the route so that it can then take appropriate action. The project is an evolution of the Smart Telematics solution that Continental developed together with Carnegie Technologies. With Smart Telematics, it is already possible to… Continue reading Continental teases predictive connectivity manager concept for vehicles
Cypress to power in-vehicle communications in Audi A8
Cypress Semiconductor has announced that e.solutions GmbH, a joint venture of Audi and Elektrobit, has integrated Cypress’ wireless connectivity solution into its design for new in-vehicle communication units, including in the 2018 Audi A8. The solution is the industry’s first to implement Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) technology which enables two unique data streams to… Continue reading Cypress to power in-vehicle communications in Audi A8