Heads-up for HUD & augmented reality AR in autos
The next way of getting information in front of drivers’ eyes is heads-up displays (HUD) and projections on the windshield. Automakers are trying to integrate
Month: July 2015
Body heat, cameras and GPS helps light roads better from Ford
Driving at night, especially on unlit roads, can be stressful and dangerous. Ford is developing new lighting based on cameras that highlights hazards, cyclists and
It can still wait after five years says AT&T VR Google Cardboard app & TV ad
2015 is AT&T’s fifth anniversary of the “It Can Wait campaign”. For years, AT&T has been focused on curbing texting while driving, but a recent
People prefer people driven cars over self-driving vehicles
The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute’s report Motorists’ Preferences for Different Levels of Vehicle Automation, by Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak, looks at safety-related
api.ai announces API for cars
api.ai, a conversational interface for connected devices, launched an open customizable voice user interface platform for the connected car Auto manufacturers will be able to
U-M SMART’s MobiPrize open for entries until August 15
U-M SMART’s MobiPrize honor new-mobility enterprises and innovators that are making the world a better place through sustainable transportation innovation. All entrepreneurs addressing transportation-related challenges
LA Connected Car Expo starts Top Ten Automotive Startups list
The Los Angeles Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo (CCE) will create a top ten list of influential automotive startups. Revealed in September by Fortune, the
Automakers make central hub for cyber security Auto ISAC
At the 2015 SAE Battelle CyberAuto Challenge automakers announced an added layer of cyber protections by launching an Auto ISAC that will serve as a
More Californians caught using cell phones while driving
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) released a new study showing a 39 percent increase in the percentage of
Continental’s eHorizon HERE with adaptive cruise control
Continental is testing adaptive cruise control with eHorizon with HERE maps for more dynamic cruise control that will lead to development of highly autonomous driving.
Caruma senses theft, sends alerts & offers Wi-Fi hotspots
Caruma launched an Indiegogo compaign for a connected dash cam with Wi-Fi hotspots. Caruma claims that the device and service allows users to see what
BMW i3 is made cheaply for efficiency and green design held together with glue
One of the most controversial articles we have published at AUTO Connected Car News is our expose from Madame X who decided to return her