Lincoln Navigator Navigates New Personalized Tech CarPlay & Android Auto
Lincoln introduced the 2018 Navigator at the New York Auto show. It is an all-new full-size SUV that combines modern luxury with advanced technology which
Month: April 2017
Connected Car News Tips: BMW, Lexis/Nexis, Zenuity/Volvo, Commsignia, Nexteer, Nio, Altair, Honda, U-M & Mentor Graphics
In connected car news this week were BMW, Lexis/Nexis, Zenuity/Volvo, Commsignia, Nexteer, Nio, Altair, Honda, U-M and Mentor Graphics. Wireless Charging/Infotainment for 2017 BMW 5’s
Self-Cleaning Connected Car Cameras from Continental
Everyone wants to keep a clear view – including through the cameras installed in the car. The technology company Continental has developed a cleaning system
Volvo’s 1st EV Will Be Made in China – Exported Globally
Volvo will build its first fully electric car in China, the company announced at Auto Shanghai in China. The electric vehicles will be exported to
Consumers buy big Trucks/SUVs for Cargo, Utility & Family + Dogs
Even with increased awareness of the dangers of gas burning creating 20 lbs of CO2 per gallon of gas, Americans continue to buy light trucks,
Older Folks Drive Distracted Too Solutions for Parents, Apps & Tech: Life 360, Mojo & Signal
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I just observed a car accident on the corner. A young woman around 23 was crying in her new
Earth Day Electric & Connected Car, Hybrid, ZEV, EV News: Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Cars.com & KBB
In honor or Earth Day, many automakers, aftermarket companies and publishers are making announcements and discussing the state of the our planet. Transportation is a
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Telsa Negligent for No AEB & No Autopilot
Tesla owners filed a class-action lawsuit against the automaker for knowingly selling nearly 50,000 cars with nonfunctional Enhanced Autopilot AP2.0 software that still has not
Velodyne intros Velarray LiDAR
Velodyne LiDAR announced its new fixed-laser, solid-state Velarray LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, a cost-effective yet high-performance and rugged automotive product in a small
Consumers love Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Since the automakers have been offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle infotainment systems, the market is experiencing a shakeup. Smartphone uses are very satisfied
Why Car Buyers Plan on Buying EVs & Hybrids- Environment, Fuel-Efficiency, HOV & Extended Ranges
Even with cheap gas prices, there is great interest in electric vehicles from car buyers. A new AAA survey reports that more than 30 million
Designated Texter from Honda
As part of Distracted Driver Awareness Month, Honda introduced a fun and lively parody video coupled with gifs and memes,”The DT” (The Designated Texter) to