ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms, is now conducting a second round of self-driving delivery vehicle testing, with a focus on the customer experience. This two-month test in Miami, in partnership with Ford, will leverage the learnings of… Continue reading Domino’s® and Ford Begin Second Round of Self-Driving Delivery Vehicle Testing in Miami
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A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric
“Hyundai Motor is already leading in future mobility solutions,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “By launching our All-New Kona Electric, we are pushing our ambitious eco car strategy forward. It’s a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility. It represents Hyundai’s progressive character.… Continue reading A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric
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
Ford is updating Sync with Waze and a driving assistant
NurPhoto via Getty Images Ford is updating its Sync infotainment software with a few new navigation options. Sygic is a name we haven’t heard in quite awhile, but the GPS company will bring its voice assistant to certain Ford vehicles. If your blue-oval-clad ride has Sync 3 and you’ve got Sygic’s nav app installed on… Continue reading Ford is updating Sync with Waze and a driving assistant
From Smartphone to Big Screen: New App Partners Help Ford Drivers Get the Best from Their Mobiles on The Move
Community-based traffic and navigation app Waze coming to Ford SYNC 3 in April Audio-on-demand company Acast curates in-car audio, recommendations fit commute Ford makes further SYNC 3 AppLink announcements at Mobile World Congress 2018 BARCELONA, Spain Feb. 26, 2018 – Ford today announced, at Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, that the popular navigation and traffic… Continue reading From Smartphone to Big Screen: New App Partners Help Ford Drivers Get the Best from Their Mobiles on The Move
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family… Continue reading Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Apple is in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners to help shield it from any shortages sparked by the boom in electric cars, according to a report from Bloomberg. Cobalt is a key mineral used in lithium-ion batteries, and Bloomberg says that Apple is looking to secure contracts for several thousand metric tons of… Continue reading Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Toyota Design Chief Says the Future of Cars Is Custom Speedsters and Rolling Boxes
The man with the final word on design at one of the world’s biggest automakers sees a future dominated by self-driving boxes-on-wheels and souped-up sports cars. For Simon Humphries, who as of this year oversees design globally across Toyota Motor’s namesake and luxury Lexus brands, mobility will follow two divergent paths. One is the e-Palette,… Continue reading Toyota Design Chief Says the Future of Cars Is Custom Speedsters and Rolling Boxes
Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Fans of self-driving cars will have breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Uber and Google’s Waymo, two giants in the industry, have settled their intellectual-property lawsuit. This removes a huge distraction for companies, and freeing them up to focus on their own research. So that’s good. Driverless cars will be an incredible… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update
Uconnect system in a jeep (Image: FCA) The UConnect system of Fiat Chrysler is being disturbed by constant reboots due to an update in 2017 and 2018 models. Many car owners are upset because radio, navigation, reversing camera and other functions no longer work. An over-the-air update for the UConnect system, which has been distributed… Continue reading Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update