Cybersecurity by Panasconic & Trend Micro

The two companies, Panasonic and Trend Micro, agree on a joint development of cybersecurity for networked and autonomous driving. The data security is getting more and more into the foreground and so now have the two companies Panasonic and Trend Micro made an agreement to work together. The focus of the planned security system is… Continue reading Cybersecurity by Panasconic & Trend Micro

Hyundai’s Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle NEXO Boasts World’s Best Driving Range

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been a busy start to the year for Hyundai’s next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO, scheduled to be released in Korea next month. Unveiled at CES 2018 as the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio, the NEXO SUV model is set to spearhead Hyundai Motor’s plans to… Continue reading Hyundai’s Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle NEXO Boasts World’s Best Driving Range

Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company

DENSO Leads Dellfer’s Initial Funding Round, Supporting Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles

KARIYA, Japan, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, has announced a significant investment in Dellfer, an IoT and automotive cybersecurity startup company based in San Francisco, California. Dellfer is a young startup focusing on cybersecurity solutions against “zero day” attacks within connected networks such as deployed IoT devices, and in… Continue reading DENSO Leads Dellfer’s Initial Funding Round, Supporting Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles

Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance testing for communication between vehicles

•    Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology with the evolution towards 5G is a relevant step for connected and autonomous vehicle deployment and for enhanced road safety•    C-V2X technology trial will lead to a commercial deployment from 2020   •    Groupe PSA and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase France’s first C-V2X demonstration at In&Out Digital Mobility event in… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance testing for communication between vehicles

Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service

Volvo If you’re interested in a car subscription from Volvo, but you’re not a fan of SUVs, the Swedish automaker just announced that its new V60 wagon will be available with the service called Car by Volvo. Gallery: Volvo V60 Wagon | 11 Photos 11 +7 Care by Volvo is a bit like a lease… Continue reading Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service

Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets

By Nick Carey DETROIT, – When Avis Budget Group Inc reports its results on Wednesday, executives under pressure from restive shareholders will likely point to the potential for profits from managing fleets of vehicles for ride services and robo-taxi companies. Avis, however, won’t be alone in chasing revenue from the same ride service companies that… Continue reading Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets

Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles

Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles 2018-02-21 Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology with the evolution towards 5G is a relevant step for connected and autonomous vehicle deployment and for enhanced road safety C-V2X technology trial will lead to a commercial deployment from 2020   Groupe PSA and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles

Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops

BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch said it has acquired a carpooling start-up in the United States and created a new digital unit to further its expansion into data-based mobility services. Privately-held Bosch has purchased Detroit-based Splitting Fares Inc (SPLT), which offers carpooling services to about 140,000 users in the United States, Mexico… Continue reading Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops

Daimler and HERE to bring HD Live Map to future Mercedes-Benz models

Highly precise maps will be a key element for autonomous driving Data from car sensors enables near real-time map “ self-healing” HD Live Map complements ADAS applications for more safety Amsterdam/Stuttgart – Daimler and HERE Technologies have teamed up to make HERE HD Live Map an integral part of Daimler’s autonomous driving technology. With these… Continue reading Daimler and HERE to bring HD Live Map to future Mercedes-Benz models