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- [Technology Creates Quality Problems in New Vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/technology-creates-quality-problems-in-new-vehicles/) - New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today, the rise in problems is 12 PP100 greater than in 2022, which follows an increase of 18
- [Rivian Buys "A Better Routeplanner Dev](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/rivian-busy-a-better-routeplanner-dev/) - Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) has today announced the acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, developer of the ‘A Better Routeplanner’ (ABRP) app. ABRP is an industry leader in EV trip planning and has a strong community of EV drivers in both North America and Europe. ABRP gives EV drivers the ability to plan and
- [Mullen Automotive Vehicles (MULN) Get AI-powered PERSONA-lity with Pet Mode](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/mullen-automotive-vehicles-muln-get-ai-powered-persona-lity-with-pet-mode/) - Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces the integration of AI-powered PERSONA vehicle technology into its overall commercial and consumer vehicle lineups. PERSONA, originally developed for the Mullen FIVE, is an advanced interactive AI camera/sensor and video monitoring system that utilizes facial recognition technology to unlock/lock
- [Honda Prologue SUV will feature Wireless Google, CarPlay & Android Auto](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/honda-prologue-suv-will-feature-wireless-google-carplay-android-auto/) - The first volume EV from Honda, the all-new 2024 Prologue SUV, will offer customers the latest digital services technology and features, with wireless Google1 built-in, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™2 compatibility. The all-electric Honda Prologue will go on sale in early 2024. For seamless on-the-go digital services, the 2024 Honda Prologue will be the first
- [The Ray to Support Net-Zero, Renewable Energy & Electrification Across the U.S.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/the-ray-to-support-net-zero-renewable-energy-electrification-across-the-u-s/) - The Ray has implemented a regional staff strategy for accelerating net-zero transportation nationally. To better support net-zero projects at transportation agencies and accelerate project delivery by reducing the time required for planning and procurement, dedicated regional staff teams will work from satellite offices distributed among four U.S. regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and West. The strategy
- [Connected Car News: NOVOSENSE, Kia, Hyundai, VicOne & NXP](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/connected-car-news-novosense-kia-hyundai-vicone-nxp/) - In connected car news are NOVOSENSE, Kia, Hyundai, VicOne & NXP Auto Chip Standards Discussed LIN Makes NOVOSENSE At the end of May, 2023, the automotive electronics and electromagnetic compatibility sub-committee (SAC/TC114/SC29) of the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (hereinafter referred to as "NTCAS") held the "2023 First Series Meeting of the Automotive Chip
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: esla FSD, Luminar, Cyngn, & TuSimple](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-esla-fsd-luminar-cyngn-tusimple/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla FSD, Luminar, Cyngn, and TuSimple. Dawn Project o Test Tesla FSD in Santa Barbara Public safety advocacy group The Dawn Project has announced an event in collaboration with renowned Tesla investor Ross Gerber, President and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management. On June 22, 2023, Ross will join Dan
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: PDI, ABC, Quench, Lyten, IUC & PDI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/ev-battery-charging-news-pdi-abc-quench-lyten-iuc-pdi/) - In EV battery and charging news are, PDI, ABC, Quench, Lyten, IUC and PDI. PDI: Most American Are Considering EVs PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail ecosystem, today new resources and insights to support adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the convenience
- [Near Production Volkswagen ID.7 Limo with Low Drag](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/near-production-volkswagen-id-7-limo-with-low-drag/) - The ID.7 is the first electric model from Volkswagen for the upper mid-sized class. With a range of up to 700 kilometres (WLTP)02, the Volkswagen limousine is an efficiency champion. In addition to a new drive generation, sophisticated aerodynamics contribute to the ID.7’s long ranges. The aerodynamically favourable basic form, low drag coefficient (Cd value)
- [Mercedes-Benz Adds ChatGPT Voice To MBUX Assistant](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/mercedes-benz-adds-chatgpt-voice-to-mbux-assistant/) - Mercedes-Benz is further expanding the use of artificial intelligence and integrating it into the voice control of its vehicles. By adding ChatGPT, voice control via the "Hey Mercedes" MBUX Voice Assistant will become even more intuitive. An optional beta program for U.S. customers began on June 16, 2023 for over 900,000 vehicles equipped with the
- [Uber, Uber Eats and Drizly Users to See Video Ads](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/uber-uber-eats-and-drizly-users-to-see-video-ads/) - Uber’s advertising division is unveiling new video opportunities to advertisers across Uber, Uber Eats and Drizly designed to capture the attention of audiences when they are most engaged across the Uber ecosystem. Whether audiences are waiting for their driver, checking on their dinner order or shopping on Drizly, Uber offers advertisers a place to put
- [Heavy Loads Reduce EV Range as much as 24.5%](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/heavy-loads-reduce-ev-range-as-much-as-24-5/) - When drivers load an electric pickup with heavy cargo, they make the vehicle work harder, significantly reducing the truck’s range. But by how much? AAA Automotive Engineering researchers recently tested the Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric version of the iconic best-selling American pickup, to determine the impact of payload on the range. When loaded with 1,400
- [JD Power EV Study Shows Experience Matters](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/jd-power-ev-study-shows-experience-matters/) - As automotive manufacturers pour billions of dollars into their electrification strategies and roll out new fully electric vehicles (EVs), new-vehicle buyer consideration is increasing, albeit slowly, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM . This year’s study reveals that 26% of shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider purchasing
- [A New ERA for AEHRA with Aerodynamic Sedan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/a-new-era-for-aehra-with-aerodynamic-sedan/) - AEHRA, a new global ultra-premium electric automotive brand, has revealed exclusive preview images of its forthcoming Sedan model ahead of unveiling the final vehicle design at the Milano Monza Motor Show on June 16th. The sedan uniquely unlocks full design potential afforded by a flat EV architecture to set new standards for aerodynamic efficiency and
- [Catalytic Converter Thefts Exploded as Much as 7,200% -- How to Prevent Them](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/catalytic-converter-thefts-exploded-as-much-as-7200-how-to-prevent-them/) - The latest numbers from Allstate show that catalytic converter replacements among its customers grew 1,155% nationally between 2019 and 2022. You read that right: Over a thousand percent! And Allstate is not alone in this epidemic. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, an insurance industry trade organization, catalytic converter thefts nationwide increased 1,215% between
- [Dan O'Dowd Was Right Tesla FSD Runs into Kid Getting Off School Bus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/dan-odowd-was-right-tesla-fsd-runs-into-kid-getting-off-school-bus/) - It was recently revealed that Tesla's Full Self-Driving and Autopilot software has been involved in 736 crashes since 2019, according to analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, far exceeding the number of crashes in previous reported statistics. A crash involving a Tesla Model Y on North Carolina Highway 561 and seventeen-year-old Tillman Mitchell in March 2023 is one of
- [Say Hello to Tacoma Capacity in MINI Size the TELO Electric Truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/say-hello-to-tacoma-capacity-in-mini-size-the-telo-electric-truck/) - TELO, a new electric vehicle manufacturer, officially unveiled the first-of-its-kind TELO Truck today. Featuring the capacity of a standard truck, while measuring only 152-inches in length, TELO’s innovative configuration and compact size is redefining what an electric truck can be while targeting urban and suburban consumers. TELO was founded by Jason Marks, who developed the
- [Merchants Fleets Buys into 12.5K Ram ProMaster Electric Vans](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/merchants-fleets-buys-into-12-5k-ram-promaster-electric-vans/) - The Ram Truck brand has announced that Merchants Fleet will become a key commercial customer of the all-new Ram ProMaster electric van (EV) that debuts later this year. The agreement calls for the purchase of 12,500 Ram ProMaster EVs over the next several years. "At Ram, we are laser-focused on offering our customers electrified solutions
- [Phenix to Upfit Class 3 Mullen(MULN) THREE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/phenix-to-upfit-class-3-mullenmuln-three/) - Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today development of a light-weight truck body for its Class 3 EV with Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment (“Phenix”). Phenix will develop a unique, light-weight body configuration designed to satisfy the needs of Class 3 service body truck fleets,
- [Blink EVGO and Wallbox to Offer NACS Fast Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/blink-evgo-and-wallbox-to-offer-nacs-fast-charging/) - Blink, EVGO and Wallbox announced today that will provide NACS fast charging. Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced today it will soon be making available an all new 240kW DC Fast Charger, the latest solution for
- [New Lidar-Based ADAS Avoids Intersection Crashes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/new-lidar-based-avoids-intersection-crashes/) - Nissan carried out another demonstration of its in-development LIDAR-based advanced driver-assistance technology, which now features intersection collision avoidance. An event held at a Nissan facility here showcased the technology’s ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the more complex environment of intersections. Senior Vice President Takao Asami, head of Nissan’s Research and Advanced Engineering Division,
- [Connected Car News: Sonatus, LG Innotek & Cipia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/connected-car-news-sonatus-lg-innotek-cipia/) - In connected car news are Sonatus, LG Innotek and Cipia. Sonatus for SDVs Intros Automator Sonatus, a leading automotive software company that is accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), announced Sonatus Automator, its newest product, which enables vehicle functions to be deployed without the burden of a full software development and validation cycle. Automator
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Mercedes‑Benz, Volvo AS, Luminar, Plus & IAC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-mercedes‑benz-volvo-as-luminar-plus-iac/) - In autonomous and self driving vehicle news are Mercedes‑Benz, Volvo AS, Luminar, Plus & IAC. Mercedes‑Benz SAE 3 Cert by CA Mercedes‑Benz announced that its class-leading DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 31 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. With this significant milestone Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer with authorization to
- [Subaru EyeSight of Bicyclists Helps Prevent Parallel Crashes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/subaur-eyesight-of-bicyclists-helps-prevent-parallels-crashes/) - Early versions of Subaru’s EyeSight crash avoidance systemprevented real-world crashes with bicyclists traveling parallel to the road, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. However, they were only modestly successful in reducing crashes with bicyclists overall. The automaker recently rolled out changes to the system that could make it more effective
- [EV Battery & Charging News: Toyota, UL, Ascend Elements, FLO, KORE Power, LG, NOVONIX & HUBER+SUHNER](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/ev-battery-charging-news-toyota-ul-ascend-elements-flo-kore-power-lg-novonix-hubersuhner/) - In electric vehicle, battery and charging news are Toyota, UL, Ascend Elements, FLO, KORE Power, LG, NOVONIX and HUBER+SUHNER New Toyota R&D for EV Research in Michigan Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) announced that it will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York
- [Auto Tech Detroit Round-up](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/auto-tech-detroit-round-up/) - Unfortunately we could not attend Auto Tech Detroit. Usually, with the event, there are several news releases that are released during it. Besides the ZF Race Simulator where attendees were able be sit in the dirve seat of a race simulator and experience ZF’s steer-by-wire technology for virtual racing there were only few news release.
- [GM to Use NACS Tesla Charge Connector Designs in EVs in 2025](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/gm-to-use-nacs-tesla-charge-connector-designs-in-evs-in-2025/) - General Motors Co. announced today a collaboration with Tesla to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025. Additionally, the collaboration will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, and growing, throughout North America. This agreement complements GM's ongoing investments in charging, reinforcing
- [New 2024 Lexus GX SUV Sophisticated Utility Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/new-2024-lexus-gx-suv-sophisticated-utility-vehicle/) - Elevating the adventure-ready SUV segment is not a task taken lightly, but the all-new 2024 Lexus GX is up to the challenge with an unparalleled combination of elegant features, offroad capability, and the luxurious quality for which Lexus is known. Redesigned from the ground up, the GX builds on its 20 years in the Sport
- [Lexus Intros Three-Rox Lexus TX in TX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/06/lexus-intros-three-rox-lexus-tx-in-tx/) - Passengers have grown accustomed to battling for the best seats. Lexus ends that now with a new three-row vehicle, making every seat the best seat. Today, Lexus has ushered in a new era of luxury with the global reveal of the first-ever TX, a vehicle made specifically for the North American market. With increasing demand
- [BMW X5 in 5 Drivetrains ICE(Hybrid), PHEV, EV, V8, H2 with XX Marking the Headlights](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/07/bmw-x5-in-5-drivetrains-ice-phev-ev-v8-h2-with-xx-marking-the-headlights/) - BMW has unveiled the fifth generation of the X5, the vehicle that invented the Sports Activity Vehicle segment in 1999, and for the first time is offering it with five distinct drivetrains, including a fully electric variant that will eventually be joined by a hydrogen fuel-cell model. The redesign, revealed June 30 at BMW's Plant
- [Happy Birthday USA--Get Stars & Stripes Nissan Frontier Limited Edition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/happy-birthday-usa-get-stars-stripes-nissan-frontier-limited-edition/) - Nissan is tying its U.S. truck-building legacy to the nation's semiquincentennial, unveiling a 250th Anniversary Edition of the Frontier pickup just as the Canton, Mississippi plant rolled the 1 millionth Frontier off its line. The limited-run special edition arrives ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and will be capped at 2,500 units, all assembled during
- [California Will Pay for Auto HVAC A/C Repairs for Low-income Drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/california-will-pay-for-auto-hvac-a-c-repairs-for-low-income-drivers/) - As excessive heat warnings stretch across California this summer, a new push from state officials and repair advocates is drawing attention to a hazard many drivers shrug off: a broken vehicle air conditioning system. What feels like a minor annoyance in mild weather becomes a genuine medical risk once temperatures climb into triple digits. How
- [Connected Car News:  UVeye, CARFAX, Geotab, Toyota Connected, SK Keyfoundry, Hyundai, Kia & UL Solutions.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/connected-car-news-uveye-carfax-geotab-toyota-connected-sk-keyfoundry-hyundai-kia-ul-solutions/) - In connected car news are UVeye, CARFAX, Geotab, Toyota Connected, SK Keyfoundry, Hyundai, Kia and UL Solutions. UVeye and CARFAX Launch Integration to Improve Vehicle Appraisals and Damage Detection for Dealerships Automated vehicle inspection provider UVeye announced a nationwide workflow integration with CARFAX to merge real-time computer vision diagnostic data with historical maintenance and recall
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Polestar, California, VW, BMW & Shell](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ev-battery-charging-news-polestar-california-vw-bmw-shell/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Polestar, California, VW, BMW and Shell. Polestar Looks to Europe for Sales Barred in US Polestar announced a major pivot in its global operations, intensifying its strategic focus on European markets after the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security declined to grant the automaker an
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Innoviz, WeRide, Karma, Tesla & May Mobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-innoviz-weride-karma-tesla-may-mobility/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Innoviz, Mobileye, Geely, Farizon, WeRide, Kwoon Chung, Karma Automotive, Line Mobility, Witherite Law Group, Tesla, CaoCao, May Mobility, Kinetic, Rivian and TaskUs. Waymo Transitions to Public Commercial Robotaxi Operations in Nashville Waymo has lifted its waitlist restrictions in Nashville, Tennessee, allowing the general public to download the
- [New Vehicle  Quality Improves Except in Connected Car Services](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/new-vehicle-quality-improve-except-in-connected-car-services/) - JD Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study finds sweeping improvements across nine categories, but infotainment connectivity is dragging the industry back New vehicles are better built than they were a year ago — in almost every measurable way. According to JD Power's 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, released today, overall new-vehicle quality improved to 175 problems
- [In-Car Breathalyzers Have Stopped 5.7 Million Drunk Driving Attempts---Should Be Required](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/in-car-breathalyzers-have-stopped-5-7-million-drunk-driving-attempts-should-be-required/) - A new MADD report puts the lifesaving numbers into sharp relief, even as drunk driving deaths have climbed 17 percent since 2019. The math is stark: since 2006, ignition interlock devices have blocked more than 5.7 million attempts by alcohol-impaired drivers to start their vehicles. In 2025 alone, the devices stopped more than 336,000 attempts
- [Slate Prices Cheapest Electric Truck Ever at $25K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/slate-prices-cheapest-electric-truck-ever-at-25k/) - The Bezos-backed startup opens preorders today for a bare-bones EV pickup designed to do what no one else is bothering to do — cost less. The number that Slate Auto has been building toward for four years landed Wednesday morning: $24,950. That's the starting price for the 2027 Slate Truck, a rear-wheel-drive electric pickup with
- [How American Made Are Cars from Telsa, Jeep, Toyota, Honda, Lincoln & Ford?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/how-american-made-are-cars-from-telsa-jeep-toyota-honda-lincoln-ford/) - If you want to buy American, buy a Tesla. Or a Honda. Or a Lexus. That's the counterintuitive reality revealed in Cars.com's 21st annual American-Made Index (AMI), released today ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The 2026 ranking of the 86 vehicles that contribute most to the U.S. economy through manufacturing, parts sourcing and employment
- [Lucid Cuts Staff  & Restructures to Save $158 Million](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/lucid-cuts-staff-restructures-to-save-158-million/) - Lucid Group Inc. has disclosed a comprehensive restructuring program that contracts its manufacturing footprint and eliminates nearly a fifth of its domestic workforce. A ccording to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the California-based luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is reducing its U.S. headcount by approximately 18 percent, a measure that terminates roughly
- [Connected Car News: Visteon, Qualcomm, EverDriven, Google, Android Auto, AUTOSAR, iSOFT & Geotab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/connected-car-news-28/) - In connected car news are Visteon, Qualcomm, EverDriven, Google, Android Auto, AUTOSAR, iSOFT and Geotab. Visteon Partners with Qualcomm for D6Sigma Edge AI Industrial Product Line Visteon Corporation launched D6Sigma, an edge AI product line designed for industrial automation, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. The system leverages Visteon's CognitoAI-IoT platform alongside Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Teradar, PlusAI, Mobileye, Tesla, Uber, Nuro, Lucid, Stellantis, Wayve, WeRide, Applied Intuition, Roadzen &](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-teradar-plusai-mobileye-tesla-uber-nuro-lucid-stellantis-wayve-weride-applied-intuition-roadzen/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Teradar, PlusAI, Mobileye, Tesla, Uber, Nuro, Lucid, Stellantis, Wayve, WeRide, Applied Intuition, Roadzen and drivebuddyAI. Earlier this week: Waymo Calls Robotaxis Off Freeways Due to Construction Zone Entries Mobileye to Mobilize it Own Robotaxis in US in 2027 Element Partners With Waymo To Enable The Future Of
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Verdek, Electrify America, QuantumScape, Honda, Volkswagen, Tesla, IONNA, Google, NVIDIA, ROHM, DigiKey, Farnell, Rivian  ChargeScape, BMW, Ford, Nissan & Stellantis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ev-battery-charging-news-verdek-electrify-america-quantumscape-honda-volkswagen-tesla-ionna-google-nvidia-rohm-digikey-farnell-rivian-chargescape-bmw-ford-nissan-stellantis/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Verdek, Electrify America, QuantumScape, Honda, Volkswagen, Tesla, IONNA, Google, NVIDIA, ROHM, DigiKey, Farnell, Rivian ChargeScape, BMW, Ford, Nissan and Stellantis. Verdek and Andromeda Power Launch MotorTransformer Bidirectional Platform Verdek LLC and Andromeda Power LLC have formed a strategic technology partnership to commercialize the patented MotorTransformer bidirectional power platform,
- [Waymo Calls Robotaxis Off Freeways Due to Construction Zone Entries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/waymo-calls-robotaxis-off-freeways-due-to-construction-zone-entries/) - Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 of its self-driving vehicles and stripped them of highway access, after the company discovered its software was sending robotaxis straight into active freeway construction zones — a pattern that played out at least 13 times across two cities in the span of a single month. The recall, the sixth Waymo
- [Mobileye to Mobilize it Own Robotaxis in US in 2027](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/mobileye-to-mobilize-it-own-robotaxis-in-us-in-2027/) - Mobileye Global said it would launch its own robotaxi service in the United States, stepping directly into a market crowded with the very automakers and mobility companies it has spent years supplying. The plan, as outlined by the Jerusalem-based company, calls for a modest start: an initial fleet of about 100 vehicles deployed in a
- [Automated Speed Enforcement Coming to Los Angeles with Verra Mobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/automated-speed-enforcement-coming-to-los-angeles-with-verra-mobility/) - The Los Angeles City Council has awarded a contract to Verra Mobility Corporation to design, build, operate, and maintain what will become the largest automated speed safety program in California — a network of 125 speed camera locations expected to be fully operational across the city and county by the end of 2026. The contract,
- [Why the Average Age of Cars is Almost 13 Years Old](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/why-the-average-age-of-cars-close-to-13-years-old/) - For decades, the American automobile represented a cycle of constant renewal. New models arrived each fall with fresh styling, new technology and the promise of something better waiting just around the corner. Trading in a vehicle every few years was as much a part of car ownership as filling the gas tank. Today, that cycle
- [Connected Car News: Wolfspeed, MIPI Alliance, Aptiv, Car Connectivity Consortium, PrePass, HAAS Alert, Diodes, Schaeffler, Sonatus, SAKURA, AECC & Aeva](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/connected-car-news-wolfspeed-mipi-alliance-aptiv-car-connectivity-consortium-prepass-haas-alert-diodes-schaeffler-sonatus-sakura-aecc-aeva/) - In connected car news are Wolfspeed, MIPI Alliance, Aptiv, Car Connectivity Consortium, PrePass, HAAS Alert, Diodes, Schaeffler, Sonatus, SAKURA, AECC and Aeva. Wolfspeed Introduces Fifth-Generation Silicon Carbide MOSFET Architecture Wolfspeed has launched its Gen 5 silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology platform, targeting next-generation 1200 V and 750 V automotive and industrial power electronics applications. The
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Apple, STEER  Beep, indie, Toyota, Tier IV, QCraft, Qualcomm, Baidu, Tesla, Volvo and Aurora](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-apple-steer-beep-indie-toyota-tier-iv-qcraft-qualcomm-baidu-tesla-volvo-and-aurora/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Apple, STEER Beep, indie, Toyota, Tier IV, QCraft, Qualcomm, Baidu, Tesla, Volvo & Aurora. Waymo Acquires Former Apple Autonomous Vehicle Test Facility in Arizona for $220 Million Waymo has purchased a 5,500-acre autonomous vehicle proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona, from Apple’s holding company, Route 14 Investment Partners,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Kautex Textron,  GM, Tesla, IONNA, Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo, Xos, Inc., Einride, Derq, AT&T, Waymo,  Stellantis & Factorial Energy.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ev-battery-charging-news-kautex-textron-gm-tesla-ionna-electrify-america-chargepoint-evgo-xos-inc-einride-derq-att-waymo-stellantis-factorial-energy/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Kautex Textron, General Motors, Tesla, IONNA, Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo, Xos, Inc., Einride, Derq, AT&T, Waymo, Stellantis and Factorial Energy. Kautex Textron Pentatonic Customer Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG has been awarded a new business contract from a major automotive OEM to supply its full Pentatonic battery
- [Mitsubishi Revives the Eclipse Name for a New Electric Era](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/mitsubishi-revives-the-eclipse-name-for-a-new-electric-era/) - The 2027 Eclipse Sportback BEV brings back one of the brand's most storied nameplates — this time fully electric, and built on the bones of the next-generation Nissan LEAF. Mitsubishi Motors is betting that nostalgia and electrification make a powerful combination. The automaker announced June 9 that it will debut the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback
- [Why Thieves Are Stealing Catalytic Converters from Trucks & SUVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/why-thieves-are-stealing-catalytic-converters-from-trucks-suvs/) - For years, the Toyota Prius became the shorthand for catalytic converter theft however, new data from CARFAX shows theft brands has shifted dramatically. Today's thieves are coming for pickup trucks, family SUVs, and everything in between, and they're getting bolder. CARFAX estimates more than 137,000 catalytic converters were stolen across the United States in 2025,
- [Rivian R2 Delivers Electric Adventure SUVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/rivian-r2-delivers-electric-adventure-suvs/) - The first public customers are now taking delivery of the R2, Rivian's mid-size electric SUV designed to bring Rivian's rugged identity to a significantly wider buyer pool. The deliveries, which kicked off this week, follow an internal employee delivery phase that began in April. Simultaneously, Rivian opened order invitations on a rolling basis to existing
- [Self-Driving News: Lucid Gravity--Hands-Free HWY Driving Update OTA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/self-driving-news-lucid-gravity-hands-free-hwy-driving-update-ota/) - Lucid Group has begun rolling out a new over-the-air software update for the Gravity SUV in North America, adding hands-free highway driving. The update, designated UX 3.6, arrives as the Newark, Calif.-based automaker continues its push to establish the Gravity as the benchmark for software-defined luxury electric vehicles. The package is available now for Gravity
- [Connected Car News: Mitsubishi, Murata, AEye, Aeva, Nissan, Red Hat, Netradyne, Indie, Sylux, Denso, LG, Keysight, Seoul, INRIX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/connected-car-news-mitsubishi-murata-aeye-aeva-nissan-red-hat-netradyne-indie-sylux-denso-lg-keysight-seoul-inrix/) - In connected car news are Mitsubishi Electric, Murata, AEye, NASTF, Cadence, Aeva, Nissan, Red Hat, Netradyne, Domino's, Indie Semiconductor, Ams OSRAM, Sylux, Denso, LG Display, Keysight, Seoul Semiconductor and INRIX. Mitsubishi Electric to Sample Fifth-Generation SiC-MOSFET Bare Dies for xEVs Mitsubishi Electric announced it will begin shipping samples of two new fifth-generation silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Uber, Zoox, Volvo  Nuro, Lucid & Tesla.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-uber-zoox-volvo-nuro-lucid-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Uber, Avomo, Lockton, Nexar, Autobrains, MADD, Zoox, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Boliden, Hyundai, Nuro, Lucid and Tesla. WeRide and Uber to Launch Autonomous Fleet Pilot in Madrid via Local Fleet Partner Avomo WeRide and Uber, in partnership with regional fleet management company Avomo, announced Spain’s first commercial robotaxi
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Orange EV, Scale Microgrid, Zeva, Einride Hitachi, Ricoh, Toyota Daimler Truck,  EAS Batteries & Asahi Kasei](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ev-battery-charging-news-orange-ev-scale-microgrid-zeva-einride-hitachi-ricoh-toyota-daimler-truck-eas-batteries-asahi-kasei/) - In EV, battery and charging news are: Orange EV, Scale Microgrid Solutions,, Zeva Global Inc., , Einride Hitachi, Ricoh, Toyota Daimler Truck, EAS Batteries and Asahi Kasei. Orange EV Secures Record 600-Truck Order as Yard Electrification Enters Standardization Phase Orange EV announced a record-breaking order for 600 Class 8 electric terminal trucks, representing the largest
- [How to Get GM Vehicle to Grid Bi-Directional Charging & is the Cost Worth it?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/how-to-get-gm-vehicle-to-grid-bi-directional-charging-is-the-cost-worth-it/) - Most electric vehicles are designed as one-way power consumers, drawing energy from the wall to replenish their high-voltage battery packs. General Motors is shifting this paradigm across its Ultium platform, integrating native bidirectional capabilities into vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, GMC Sierra EV, and Cadillac Lyriq. By allowing electricity to flow out of the
- [Ralph Nader to Uber: If Your Technology Is Safe, Prove It in Court](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ralph-nader-to-uber-if-your-technology-is-safe-prove-it-in-court/) - The author of Unsafe at Any Speed says a California ballot initiative and a midnight congressional vote are dismantling sixty years of hard-won auto safety law — just as autonomous vehicles take to the streets at scale Sixty years ago, Ralph Nader walked into a fight he was not supposed to win. General Motors hired
- [Innovation/Excellence Best Automotive, Automaker, Tech & Women Awards: Hyundai, Magna, Mercedes, KPit,](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/innovation-excellence-best-automotive-automaker-tech-women-awards-hyundai-magna-mercedes-kpit/) - NOVI, Mich. — 1,800 auto industry delegates gathered for the first-ever combined ceremony of the AutoTech Awards, the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Awards, and the Women Automotive Network Awards. Brought together under a single banner — "Where Innovation Meets Excellence" — by AutoTech, Omdia Automotive, and WardsAuto, all partners within Informa, the evening
- [Uber's Lost & Found: Labubu, Fishy Stories, Ankle Monitors & Butterflies Left Behind](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/ubers-lost-found-labubu-fishy-stories-ankle-monitors-butterflies-left-behind/) - Every year, a small but telling ritual plays out in the back seats of millions of Uber rides: a door swings shut, a car pulls away, and somewhere behind, a phone, a passport, a gold grill, or — in at least one documented case this year — a 75-gallon fish tank, is left behind. For
- [Computex & GTC Autonomous News: NVIDIA, oToBrite, Turing Drive, MediaTek, AAEON, Foretellix, VinFast, Autobrains, MICROIP, Intel, Axelera & BrainChip](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/06/computex-gtc-autonomous-news-nvidia-otobrite-turing-drive-mediatek-aaeon-foretellix-vinfast-autobrains-microip-intel-axelera-brainchip/) - Automotive and autonomous vehicle developments have emerged around COMPUTEX 2026 and NVIDIA GTC Taipei includes news from NVIDIA, oToBrite, Turing Drive, MediaTek, AAEON, Foretellix, VinFast, Autobrains, MICROIP, Intel, Axelera and BrainChip> NVIDIA Highlights Autonomous Vehicle Technology NVIDIA's autonomous driving platform received significant recognition at the COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards. The company announced that its NVIDIA
- [Connected Car News: MIPI Alliance, Hyundai, Volvo, Green Hills, Elektrobit, LG, Google,  Nexperia & Valeo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/connected-car-news-mipi-alliance-hyundai-volvo-green-hills-elektrobit-lg-google-nexperia-valeo/) - In connected care news are MIPI Alliance, Hyundai Mobis, Volvo Cars, Hyundai Motor America, AISIN, Green Hills, DP Patterning, Elektrobit, ETAS, LG Electronics, Google, GigaDevice, Tury, Motive, Polar Semiconductor, Nexperia, Silicon Motion, Zuken, Valeo MIPI Alliance Launches Automotive SerDes Compliance Program for A-PHY Ecosystem The MIPI Alliance has launched the MIPI A-PHY Compliance Program, establishing
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Waymo, WeRide, Helm.ai, Torc & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-waymo-weride-helm-ai-torc-more/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Waymo, WeRide, Helm.ai, Reuters, FORT Robotics, Mapless AI, American Rheinmetall, Harbinger, DENSO, Carnegie Mellon University, Massimo Group, Torc Robotics, Mila, Voltera, Revel, Swift Ride, Geotab, STRADVISION, aiMotive and AEye. Investigation Find Flaws & Problems in Tesla's Self-Driving A Reuters investigation indicates that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving safety statistics
- [EV Battery & Charging News: In EV, battery and charging news are AmpUp, ChargePoint, Bidgely & Finnvera](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ev-battery-charging-news-in-ev-battery-and-charging-news-are-ampup-chargepoint-bidgely-finnvera/) - In EV, battery and charging news are AmpUp, ChargePoint, Bidgely and Finnvera. AmpUp Expands CTEP-Certified Portfolio Across Multiple Charging Hardware Brands AmpUp Inc. has expanded its portfolio of California Type Evaluation Program certified electric vehicle charging models to encompass five original equipment manufacturer brands, with an additional four brands currently in active development. Operating under
- [EV Apps Improve Hyundai Bluelink & Tesla Owners Most Satisfied](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/188001/) - Electric vehicle apps are finally getting good reviews, however, owners want more. A new J.D. Power study finds EV app satisfaction has surged and user abandonment has nearly vanished — but automakers face a harder test as expectations rise with engagement. For years, the smartphone apps that automakers bundled with electric vehicles were something owners
- [Love Makes Car Sales Emotionally Worth Paying More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/love-makes-car-sales-emotionally-worth-paying-more/) - A new study finds that emotional attachment, not sticker price, drives consumer loyalty, with a Kia minivan and a six-figure Mercedes both making the list of America's most loved vehicles. With new-vehicle prices still hovering near record highs, auto industry analysts have spent years debating how much consumers will tolerate before they walk away. A
- [@GMDesign Shows California Innovation New Hummer X SUV & Truck Flexible Fabulous Concept @GeneralMotors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/gmdesign-shows-california-innovation-new-hummer-x-design-suv-truck-flexibly-fabulous-concept-generalmotors/) - PASADENA, Calif. — More than twenty valet attendants managed a procession of cars outside General Motors' new Advanced Design studio. Inside, the mood was a gallery opening with a twist mission briefing. Servers in black offered trays of delicate finger food, champagne, sashimi and chicken breast stuffed with a black truffle soufflé filling complimented with
- [Kia EV6, KV9, Hyundai IONIQ & Genesis  Battery ICCU Bricking, Recalls & Fixes?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/kia-ev6-kv9-hyundai-ioniq-genesis-battery-iccu-bricking-recalls-fixes/) - It is a story that has become familiar, with variations, to a significant number of Kia and Hyundai EV owners across the country are faced with charging problems (Auto Connected Car News reported on the issue first in the IONIQ 5 ) The culprit is a single electronic module, the Integrated Charging Control Unit —
- [Car Ads Promote Speed Not Safety Says IIHS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/car-ads-promote-speed-not-safety-says-iihs/) - A new study finds that performance-focused vehicle advertising grew more prevalent between 2018 and 2022, even as speeding continued to claim tens of thousands of American lives. Research published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 43 percent of vehicle advertisements airing in 2018, 2020 and 2022 emphasized speed, maneuverability, traction, stopping power
- [Uber & Lyft Contractor Drivers Unionize in Massachusetts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/uber-lyft-contractor-drivers-unionize-in-massachusetts/) - Massachusetts has certified the country's first officially recognized labor organization for ride-share drivers — a milestone built on a legal workaround that turns the gig economy's defining argument against itself. For years, Uber and Lyft won their battles with organized labor by insisting that their drivers were not employees. They were independent contractors, the companies
- [Connected Car News: Hyundai, Mazda, Stellantis, Applied Intuition, Qualcomm, MathWorks, Renesas, Silicon Motion, Diodes Inc., Veoneer, , AEye, MN8 Energy, Solera](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/connected-car-news-hyundai-mazda-stellantis-applied-intuition-qualcomm-mathworks-renesas-silicon-motion-diodes-inc-veoneer-aeye-mn8-energy-solera/) - In connected car news are Hyundai, Mazda, PTC, Stellantis, Applied Intuition, Qualcomm, MathWorks, Renesas, Silicon Motion, Diodes Incorporated, Veoneer, SafeFields Technologies, AEye, MoveAWheeL, MN8 Energy and Solera. Hyundai Expands Bluelink Store OTA Digital Customization Hyundai Motor America expanded the availability of its over-the-air Digital Features and Services platform to encompass its highest-volume vehicle lines. Accessed
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Alphabet, May Mobility, Toyota, NTT, Lyft, Uber, Nuro, CPUC, Lucid,, Hyundai, Qualcomm, WeRide, Stellantis, Wayve, Hesai Group & Mercedes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-alphabet-may-mobility-toyota-ntt-lyft-uber-nuro-cpuc-lucid-hyundai-qualcomm-weride-stellantis-wayve-hesai-group-mercedes/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Alphabet, May Mobility, Toyota, NTT, Lyft, Uber, Nuro, CPUC, Lucid,, Hyundai, Qualcomm, WeRide, Stellantis, Wayve, Hesai Group & Mercedes. Waymo Halts Freeway & Southern States Self-Driving Alphabet Inc. autonomous driving subsidiary Waymo implemented a temporary nationwide suspension of its highway operations alongside regional network shutdowns in response
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Presto, bp pulse, Ford Energy, EDF, Hawaii NEVI, Omron, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, Bojangles, XLR8 America, Pursuit, & Zum.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ev-battery-charging-news-presto-bp-pulse-ford-energy-edf-hawaii-nevi-omron-bosch-mercedes-benz-bojangles-xlr8-america-pursuit-zum/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Presto, bp pulse, Ford Energy, EDF, Hawaii NEVI, Omron, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, Bojangles, XLR8 America, Pursuit, & Zum. Presto and bp pulse Expand Fleet EV Fast-Charging Presto signed a collaboration agreement with bp pulse to integrate the network operator's DC fast-charging infrastructure into Presto's EV roaming and charging platform.
- [Memorial Day Automotive News: Supporting Veterans](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/memorial-day-automotive-news-supporting-veterans/) - To honor veterans automotive companies are supporting veterans' organizations as well as offering discounts and free car washes to veterans. Hyundai Commemorates Milestone Anniversary With 10th Annual Air & Sea Show Hyundai Motor America commenced the 10th annual National Salute to America's Heroes over Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach, anchoring the event around the
- [College Engineers Took a Cadillac EV and Rewired It for the Future. Georgia Tech Won](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/college-engineers-took-a-cadillac-ev-and-rewired-it-for-the-future-georgia-tech-won/) - For four years, teams of college students have been doing something that most automakers spend billions to attempt: building a smarter, more connected electric vehicle from the ground up. Last week, that experiment reached its conclusion. Georgia Tech claimed first place in the final year of the EcoCAR EV Challenge, a collegiate engineering competition
- [Uber's Risky Plans Limit Liability & Invests in Robocars Via $12.5 Billion Self-Insurance Fund](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ubers-risky-plans-limit-liability-invests-in-robocars-via-12-5-billion-self-insurance-fund/) - Uber has nearly doubled its self-funded insurance reserves since 2023, accumulating $12.5 billion that a consumer advocacy group says the company intends to redirect toward its robotaxi ambitions if it succeeds in limiting its accident liability in California and several other states. The findings, released Thursday by Consumer Watchdog, contend that the reserves — held
- [LA's Iconic Bridge Turned into Autobahn for Mercedes-AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe Debut with Brad Pitt & Blink-182](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/las-iconic-bridge-turned-into-autobahn-for-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-coupe-debut-with-brad-pitt-blink-182/) - On Tuesday, Los Angeles surrendered one of its most mythologized pieces of asphalt to a German automaker with something to prove. The 6th Street Bridge — the concrete arc over the Los Angeles River that has stood in for everything from John Travolta's drag strip in Grease to Arnold Schwarzenegger's motorcycle chase in Terminator 2
- [Volvo Takes Charge with Range(400 mi) & Speed in US with Volvo EX60](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/volvo-takes-charge-with-range400-mi-speed-in-us-with-volvo-ex60/) - Volvo's new EX60 promises up to 400 miles on a charge and targets a segment dominated by Tesla and Ford — at a starting price just under $60,000. Volvo Cars is making its most ambitious play yet for American electric vehicle buyers, unveiling the EX60 on Sunday in New York City with a starting price
- [Gemini Reads Parking Signs Google’s AI Android Automotive Updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/gemini-reads-parking-signs-googles-ai-android-automotive-updates/) - At this year’s Google I/O, the future of the automobile sounded less like a machine and more like a companion. No more clipped voice commands. No more shouting “Navigate to nearest gas station” three times because the system misheard you over road noise. Instead, drivers can now speak to their cars the way they speak
- [Tesla Raises Model Y Prices for First Time in Two Years, Signaling Strategy Shift](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/tesla-raises-model-y-prices-for-first-time-in-two-years-signaling-strategy-shift/) - Tesla quietly raised prices on several Model Y variants last week, the first such increases in roughly two years, a move that analysts and industry observers say signals a meaningful departure from the aggressive discounting that has defined the company's recent commercial playbook. Tesla offered no explanation for the increases and declined to comment. The
- [Connected Car News: NXP, Quanta, AGL, Rivian, DOJ, Hyundai, HopSkipDrive & Daimler Truck North America](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/connected-car-news-nxp-quanta-agl-rivian-doj-hyundai-hopskipdrive-daimler-truck-north-america/) - In connected car news are NXP, Quanta, AGL, Rivian, DOJ, Hyundai, HopSkipDrive & Daimler Truck North America NXP & Quanta Zonal Networking For SDVs NXP Semiconductors has partnered with Quanta to launch a deterministic zonal networking solution designed for next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The platform integrates NXP’s S32 automotive processing hardware with TTTech Auto’s
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Uber, Rivian, Lucid Nuro, Ouster, NVIDIA, Amazon, Stradvision, Volvo, Aptiv, Innoviz TIER IV, Sony, Isuzu, AiMotive & Bitsensing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-uber-rivian-lucid-nuro-ouster-nvidia-amazon-stradvision-volvo-aptiv-innoviz-tier-iv-sony-isuzu-aimotive-bitsensing/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Uber, Rivian, Lucid Nuro, Ouster, NVIDIA, Amazon, Stradvision, Volvo, Aptiv, Innoviz TIER IV, Sony, Isuzu, AiMotive & Bitsensing. Waymo Way Out of Control in Atlanta & Dallas Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving subsidiary Waymo faced consecutive fleet routing and operational failures this week, prompting software modifications and highlighting
- [EV Battery & Charging News: IEEE, Camber,  Volvo Cars, CEC, Wallbox NV & Freenow by Lyft](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ev-battery-charging-news-ieee-camber-volvo-cars-cec-wallbox-nv-freenow-by-lyft/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Camber, International Transportation Service, Taylor Machine Works, Chalmers University of Technology, IEEE, Volvo Cars, Breathe Battery Technologies, California Energy Commission, Wallbox NV & Freenow by Lyft[ Camber Deploys Distributed EV Charging Infrastructure At Port Of Long Beach Camber has announced the successful commissioning of a distributed charging system
- [Toyota Texas Plant Project Orca Bets on Fuel-Efficient Hybrids $2 Billion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/toyota-texas-plant-project-orca-bets-on-fuel-efficient-hybrids-2-billion/) - Toyota's new San Antonio assembly line — code-named Project Orca — reflects a calculated bet on America's shifting appetite for fuel-efficient vehicles amid surging gas prices and a changing trade landscape. Toyota has filed for regulatory approval to build a new vehicle assembly line at its San Antonio manufacturing complex, committing $2 billion to a
- [New US EV VW Bus 2027 VW ID.Buzz Back in 2027 with Mattress Trim & ChatGPT](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/new-us-ev-vw-bus-2027-vw-id-buzz-back-in-2027-with-mattress-trim-chatgpt/) - The VW bus is back and this time with a mattress. Volkswagen's ID. Buzz returns for 2027 after a year off the American market, loaded with new technology, a factory-built camping trim, and one long-overdue fix that drivers had been demanding since the van's debut.< There is something almost theatrical about the way Volkswagen has
- [Honda Bets Big on Hybrids, Shows 2 New Prototypes & Production Shift](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/honda-bets-big-on-hybrids-shows-2-new-prototypes-production-shift/) - TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda made a forceful case Wednesday that the hybrid engine, not the battery-electric vehicle, will define the near future of American driving — announcing plans to introduce 15 new hybrid models across its Honda and Acura brands globally by 2030, with North America as the primary target market. The announcements came during
- [When a Waymo Dives into a Creek All Robotaxis Get Recalled](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/when-a-waymos-dives-into-a-creek-all-robotaxis-gets-recalled/) - On April 20, a Waymo robotaxi traveling a 40-mile-per-hour road in San Antonio, Texas, encountered standing water across the lane ahead. A human driver would have braked, reversed, or found another route. The vehicle did none of those things. It slowed, then continued forward — into a flooded section of roadway that was, in the
- [Android Auto & Automotive Updated with AI, Movie Screens & Widgets](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/android-auto-automotive-updated-with-ai-movie-screens-widgets/) - For most of the past decade, the car's center console has been the tech industry's most awkward outpost — a place where smartphones reluctantly projected their interfaces onto unfamiliar screens, with limited success. Google wants to change that. On Monday, the company announced a sweeping redesign of Android Auto, the software that connects Android phones
- [Assets of Canoo & Arrival 4 Sale for Liquidation on 5/18 EV Spac-Speculation Over?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/assets-of-canoo-arrival-4-sale-for-liquidation-on-5-18-ev-spac-speculation-over/) - The equipment that was supposed to build the next generation of American electric vehicles is going up for sale. AssetBuilt, a Houston-based industrial auction firm, announced it will conduct a major global webcast auction beginning May 18, 2026, featuring assets from the former Canoo and Arrival electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. The eight-day
- [GM Sold Driving Locations, Parking & Driving Behavior Data & Now Has to Pay $12.75 Million](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/gm-sold-driving-locations-parking-driving-behavior-data-now-has-to-pay-12-75-million/) - A $12.75 million California settlement — the largest in the state's history under its consumer privacy law — marks the latest reckoning for an industry that turned driver data into a commodity without telling drivers. For years, millions of Americans climbed into their General Motors vehicles, accepted the turn-by-turn navigation and roadside emergency features of
- [Connected Car News: Bosch, BMW, Geotab, Polestar, Diodes Inc., OCTO, Sedgwick, Pirelli, TCL CSOT, Autocrypt, Microchip, Renesas & Irida Labs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/connected-car-news-bosch-bmw-geotab-polestar-diodes-inc-octo-sedgwick-pirelli-tcl-csot-autocrypt-microchip-renesas-irida-labs/) - In connected car news are Bosch, BMW, Geotab, Polestar, Diodes Inc., OCTO, Sedgwick, Pirelli, TCL CSOT, Autocrypt, Microchip, Renesas and Irida Labs. Bosch Expands Cloud-Based Road Hazard Warning Service to BMW Robert Bosch GmbH is expanding its cloud-based Road Hazard Service into BMW Group vehicles, bringing real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions such as black
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Nuro, Uber, Lucid, Aurora, Innoviz, Aeva, Daimler, Volvo, Ouster, HPE & Kodiak AI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-nuro-uber-lucid-aurora-innoviz-aeva-daimler-volvo-ouster-hpe-kodiak-ai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Nuro, Uber, Lucid, Aurora, McLane, Loxo, Innoviz, Aeva, Daimler Truck, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Ouster, HPE, Kodiak AI, West Fraser, Roehl Transport Nuro Secures California Permit Ahead of Uber-Lucid Robotaxi Launch Nuro has received a California Public Utilities Commission Drivered Pilot Permit, allowing the autonomous driving company to begin
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Honda, MN8 Energy, San Jose Clean Energy, Proterra, Camber Charging, LA Metro, ChargeLab, ChargerHelp, Kyocera AVX, It’s Electric, Rivian, WattEV, Tesla, Workhorse, InCharge Energy, Greenlane, Hyundai Mobis, ADS-TEC Energy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ev-battery-charging-news-honda-mn8-energy-san-jose-clean-energy-proterra-camber-charging-la-metro-chargelab-chargerhelp-kyocera-avx-its-electric-rivian-wattev-tesla-workhorse/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Electric Era, WEX, Keysight, CATARC, Rocsys, Honda, MN8 Energy, San Jose Clean Energy, Proterra, Camber Charging, LA Metro, ChargeLab, ChargerHelp, Kyocera AVX, It’s Electric, Rivian, WattEV, Tesla, Workhorse, InCharge Energy, Greenlane, Hyundai Mobis, ADS-TEC Energy and Veloz, . Electric Era Integrates WEX Fleet Payments Into Retail-First DCFC
- [Lexus 2027 TZ,  Electric, All-Wheel-Drive SUV, 3-Rows](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/lexus-2027-tz-electric-all-wheel-drive-suv-3-rows/) - Lexus unveiled the 2027 TZ, its first all-electric, all-wheel-drive SUV with a third row of seats. The vehicle, expected to reach dealerships by the end of this year, is designed to carry up to six passengers and travel up to an estimated 300 miles on a single charge. It will be built on the same
- [Tesla's Model Y Passes New Federal Safety Tests, Setting a Bar for an Industry Still Catching Up](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/teslas-model-y-passes-new-federal-safety-tests-setting-a-bar-for-an-industry-still-catching-up/) - The government's updated car-rating program now grades driver assistance technology on actual performance, not just whether it exists. So far, only one vehicle has cleared the new standard. For years, buying a car equipped with advanced driver assistance technology has felt a bit like buying a product that came without a nutrition label. Automakers offer
- [Kia EV6 Updated With Enhanced Charging Tech And Competitive Pricing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/kia-ev6-updated-with-enhanced-charging-tech-and-competitive-pricing/) - Kia America has announced a strategic re-positioning of the 2026 EV6, introducing significant price reductions across the lineup alongside expanded charging hardware. Assembled at the West Point, Georgia, manufacturing facility, the 2026 model year aligns with the launch of the all-new EV3 SUV to broaden Kia’s electric vehicle accessibility in the U.S. market. By shifting
- [ACT Expo Round-up: Hino, Honda, PHINIA, Ryder System, New Eagle, BorgWarner, Vontier, New Eagle & Toyota](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/act-expo-round-up-hino-honda-phinia-ryder-system-new-eagle-borgwarner-vontier-new-eagle-toyota/) - The doors opened yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center for ACT Expo 2026, and the industry wasted no time. North America's largest fleet technology conference, now in its 16th year, drew more than 12,000 attendees for an opening day marked by new battery-electric trucks, hydrogen combustion vans, swappable batteries, and a compressed natural gas
- [Top Best UX & Interiors: Chevrolet, Genesis, GMC, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota & VW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/top-best-ux-interiors-chevrolet-genesis-gmc-jeep-mercedes-benz-nissan-porsche-subaru-toyota-vw/) - After evaluating 28 nominees from February through April 2026 — testing each in daily driving across city streets, highway stretches, and stop-and-go commutes — the editors of WardsAuto named 10 vehicles that managed to get it right. Their selections, spanning economy sedans to six-figure supercars, reveal a coherent story about where automotive interior design is
- [Connected Car News: Hyundai, IBM, Dallara, POLYN Technology, Neusoft, HERE Technologies, International Motors & Georgia Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/connected-car-news-hyundai-ibm-dallara-polyn-technology-neusoft-here-technologies-international-motors-georgia-tech/) - In connected car news are Hyundai, IBM, Dallara, POLYN Technology, Neusoft, HERE Technologies, International Motors & Georgia Tech Hyundai And Georgia Tech Expand Hydrogen Mobility Partnership Hyundai Motor Group and Georgia Institute of Technology have signed an MOU to advance hydrogen mobility and zero-emissions research. The initiative includes deployment of Hyundai NEXO fuel cell SUVs
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Aurora, Hertz, Oro, Uber,  DeepRoute.ai, Venti  FedEx, Innoviz, AEye, SynTech, IBM & Dallara](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-aurora-hertz-oro-uber-deeproute-ai-venti-fedex-innoviz-aeye-syntech-ibm-dallara/) - In Autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Hirschbach Motor Lines, Hertz, Oro Mobility, Uber, Bot Auto, California DMV, DeepRoute.ai, Venti Technologies, FedEx, Innoviz Technologies, MIPI Alliance, AEye, SynTech, IBM & Dallara> Waymo Robotaxi Departs San Jose Mineta Airport With Passenger Luggage A Waymo autonomous vehicle reportedly drove away from a drop-off at
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Nissan, AESC, Camber, Rivian, EVelution Energy, Mitsui, Polestar, AmpUp & ANSI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/ev-battery-charging-news-nissan-aesc-camber-rivian-evelution-energy-mitsui-polestar-ampup-ansi/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Nissan, AESC, Camber, Rivian, EVelution Energy, Mitsui, Polestar, AmpUp and ANSI. Nissan Pivots Mississippi Plant From BEV To Hybrid Production Nissan has officially canceled plans to manufacture two electric SUV models at its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant, citing a sharp decline in U.S. battery-electric vehicle (BEV) demand
- [Speeding Drivers Are More Likely to Be on Their Phones, Not Less](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/speeding-drivers-are-more-likely-to-be-on-their-phones-not-less/) - For years, safety researchers believed that drivers were most likely to reach for their phones in slow-moving traffic — stop-and-go conditions that left them bored, impatient and reaching for distraction. A sweeping new study has turned that assumption on its head. Drivers are actually more likely to handle their phones the faster they go, according
- [Lexus Expands ES Line EV is Cheapest, Hybrid Upgrade & All-Wheel Drive Option](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/lexus-expands-es-line-ev-is-cheapest-hybrid-upgrade-all-wheel-drive-option/) - The familiar outline of the luxury sedan has been under quiet pressure in recent years, reshaped by electrification, software and shifting consumer expectations. Into that moment arrives the redesigned 2026 Lexus ES 350h, a model that seeks not to abandon tradition but to stretch it — pairing a new hybrid system with an expanded platform
- [Student HS Winners for Drive by Design Speed Up Technology & Flying Cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/05/student-hs-winners-for-drive-by-design-speed-up-technology-flying-cars/) - In a competition that has become a proving ground for the next generation of automotive designers, Stellantis has named a Wisconsin high school senior as the top winner of its 2026 Drive for Design contest, an annual program that asks students to envision the future of performance vehicles. Felix Bucaro, a 12th grader, was awarded
- [Tesla's Electric Semi Truck Enters Mass Production](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/teslas-electric-semi-truck-enters-mass-production/) - The photograph Tesla posted to X on Wednesday showed a sea of workers in a cavernous Nevada factory, with the blunt silver nose of an electric truck barely visible at the back of the frame. The caption read simply: "First Semi off high volume line." Nine years after Elon Musk stood onstage and promised a
- [Google Gemini AI Assistant Coming to 4M GM Cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/google-gemini-ai-assistant-coming-to-4m-gm-cars/) - General Motors is preparing to push software updates to more than four million vehicles across its American fleet — replacing a familiar voice assistant with Google's Gemini. The rollout, announced this week, covers all 2022 and newer models sold under the Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC nameplates that are equipped with Google Built-in technology and
- [What Will Your BMW and Your E-Reader Have in Common?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/what-will-your-bmw-and-your-e-reader-have-in-common/) - The same electrophoretic ink that allows a Kindle to show crisp text without draining its battery is now being embedded into the exterior body panels of a BMW. The company made it official last week in Beijing, where it unveiled the iX3 Flow Edition — the first series-ready production automobile to incorporate E Ink's color-shifting
- [NVIDIA News Coplus & Pateo Working with NVIDIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/nvidia-news-coplus-pateo-working-with-nvidia/) - Two automotive technology companies are deepening their integration with NVIDIA's AI platform, each staking out a distinct position in the emerging smart-vehicle ecosystem. Coplus is repositioning itself from a lighting hardware manufacturer into an AIoT mobility firm through the NVIDIA Developer Program, while Pateo is accelerating on-vehicle AI deployment via the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor
- [Court-Ordered Auction of Bollinger Motors Mullen Assets 5/13 UpFitting Possible](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/court-ordered-auction-of-bollinger-motors-mullen-assets-5-13-upfitting-possible/) - Under an order of the court, the remnants of Bollinger Motors will be put on the auction block next month, offering a rare, granular look at the physical infrastructure behind a startup that once sought to carve out a niche in the crowded EV market. On Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, Maynards
- [Connected Car News: Aumovio, TSMC, Mercedes, Liquid AI, Valeo,  LG Innotek, CerebrumX Seeing Machines, Wind River,  5GAA & Netradyne.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/connected-car-news-aumovio-tsmc-mercedes-liquid-ai-valeo-lg-innotek-cerebrumx-seeing-machines-wind-river-5gaa-netradyne/) - In connected car news are Aumovio, TrinamiX, TSMC, Mercedes-Benz, Liquid AI, Valeo, Google Cloud, LG Innotek, Razor Tracking, CerebrumX, Arasan Chip Systems, Seeing Machines, Wind River, CHERI Alliance, 5GAA & Netradyne. Aumovio & TrinamiX Integrate NIR Spectroscopy For In-Car Alcohol Detection Aumovio SE and trinamiX GmbH have developed a non-invasive blood alcohol concentration measurement system
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News Tesla, Pony.ai, NVIDIA, Moia, Beep, Innoviz, SiMa.ai, Hesai, Karsan, WeRide, PlusAI, Arbe & Zoox.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-pony-ai-nvidia-moia-beep-innoviz-sima-ai-hesai-karsan-weride-plusai-arbe-zoox/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Pony.ai, NVIDIA, Moia America, Beep, Innoviz Technologies, SiMa.ai, Hesai Technology, Karsan, WeRide, Massimo Motor, PlusAI, Churchill Capital Corp IX, Arbe Robotics and Zoox. Tesla Robotaxi Rates Rise 41% But Maintain San Francisco Price Leadership Tesla's Robotaxi service remains the most economical ride-hailing option in San Francisco despite
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: GM, Volvo, CATL, Blink Charging, Kempower, Tesla, PG&E, BorgWarner ChargePoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/ev-battery-charging-news-gm-volvo-catl-blink-charging-kempower-tesla-pge-borgwarner-chargepoint/) - In EV, battery and charging news are GM, Volvo Cars, CATL, Blink Charging, Kempower, Tesla, PG&E, BorgWarner, Electra Vehicles, Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp and ChargePoint. GM Electric Truck Output Continues Amid Market Volatility And Production Halts General Motors maintains production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV despite persistent headwinds for its
- [In-Vehicle Visuals AM/FM, Carplay & Android Auto Displays on Dashes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/in-vehicle-visuals-am-fm-carplay-android-auto-displays-on-dashes/) - When Keith Barton, a vice president at Max Media, wanted to convince local advertisers in Norfolk, Va., to spend more on radio, he didn't lead with ratings or reach. He showed up with cake. Actual cake — baked by a local bakery, frosted with edible images of car dashboard displays, and fitted with QR codes
- [Rivian Begins Production of More Affordable R2 Electric SUV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/rivian-begins-production-of-more-affordable-r2-electric-suv/) - Rivian Automotive has begun building customer versions of its R2 sport utility vehicle at its plant in Normal, Ill., a milestone the electric vehicle maker described as the product of years of development that has taken the model from a splashy debut to the factory floor. The company revealed the R2 in March 2024 at
- [Musk Limits FSD Tesla Dreams while A.I. and Robotics Lift Revenue](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/musk-limits-fsd-tesla-dreams-while-a-i-and-robotics-lift-revenue/) - In a notable recalibration of one of the auto industry’s most ambitious technological promises, Elon Musk acknowledged this week that millions of existing Tesla vehicles will not achieve fully unsupervised self-driving capability, even as the company’s financial performance is increasingly buoyed by advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. The admission marks a shift in tone
- [Dreame Nebula NEXT Deepens Ties With University of California, Berkeley](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/dreame-nebula-next-deepens-ties-with-university-of-california-berkeley/) - BERKELEY, Calif. — In a move that reflects a longer view of the automotive industry’s technological future, Dreame Nebula NEXT Auto has expanded its collaboration with academic researchers, including those at University of California, Berkeley, as it pushes deeper into the development of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence–driven vehicles. The company said the engagement brings
- [Safety Features Aren't Driving Up Car Prices--Giving Up Safety Costs More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/safety-features-arent-driving-up-car-prices-giving-up-safety-costs-more/) - A safe car doesn't have to carry a luxury price tag — and gutting vehicle safety standards in the name of affordability would cost Americans far more than it would save, the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety argued this week. David Harkey, who leads the nonprofit research organization, pointed to the 2026
- [Mercedes-Benz Electrifies C-Class C400 4MATIC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/mercedes-benz-goes-electrifies-c-classc400-4matic/) - Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new electric C-Class on Monday, presenting what it described as the most ambitious reinvention of the model in its history. The car, designated the C 400 4MATIC Electric, is powered entirely by a battery and will go on sale in the United States in the first half of 2027. Its arrival marks a
- [Connected Car News: Silicon Box, Imec, Ford, AECC, Toshiba, Stellantis, Microsoft & EverDriven](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/connected-car-news-silicon-box-imec-ford-aecc-toshiba-stellantis-microsoft-everdriven/) - In connected car news are Silicon Box, Imec, Ford, AECC, Toshiba, Stellantis, Microsoft and EverDriven. Silicon Box Joins Imec Automotive Chiplet Program To Advance SDV Architectures Silicon Box has formally integrated into imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) to accelerate the adoption of chiplet technology for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The collaboration focuses on addressing compute bottlenecks
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: aymo, Lucid Group,  PIF, Uber, Nuro, Illinois Teamsters, Massimo Group, AIBO Robotics, GAC Aion, WeRide, Qualcomm & NVIDIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-aymo-lucid-group-pif-uber-nuro-illinois-teamsters-massimo-group-aibo-robotics-gac-aion-weride-qualcomm-nvidia/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Lucid Group, PIF, Uber, Nuro, Illinois Teamsters, Massimo Group, AIBO Robotics, GAC Aion, WeRide, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and District Department of Transportation. Waymo Scales Public Autonomous Ride-Hailing Operations In Miami And Orlando Waymo has transitioned its autonomous ride-hailing services in Miami and Orlando to full public access, eliminating
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: BMW, Blink Charging, Comfort Suites, ABB, Plugshare, Lake City Hotels, Geely, Lynk & Co, BYD, Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, Stellantis, CATL, NIO, WeLion, Chery, Electrify America & EVgo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/ev-battery-charging-news-bmw-blink-charging-comfort-suites-abb-plugshare-lake-city-hotels-geely-lynk-co-byd-tesla-ford-gm-rivian-hyundai-stellantis-catl-nio-welion-chery-elect/) - In EV, battery and charging news are BMW, Blink Charging, Comfort Suites, ABB, Plugshare, Lake City Hotels, Geely, Lynk & Co, BYD, Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, Stellantis, CATL, NIO, WeLion, Chery, Electrify America, EVgo and Ionna. BMW Terminates US iX Allocation To Pivot Toward Neue Klasse BMW has officially confirmed the conclusion of U.S.
- [Ford Transformations in Leadership and Design This Week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/ford-transformations-in-leadership-and-design-this-week/) - It was the kind of week that reminded Wall Street — and the industry — that Ford Motor Company is a company in genuine motion. In just seven days, Dearborn announced a sweeping executive reorganization, lost its most celebrated technology hire, elevated a California-based skunkworks leader to a newly defined role, formalized a bold multi-energy
- [Tariffs, GasFlation & Hormuz News Affect EV Sales, Car Buying & RideShares](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/tariffs-gasflation-hormuz-news-affect-ev-sales-car-buying-rideshares/) - Three forces are reshaping what Americans pay to get around — and whether they buy, lease, or just tap an app instead. New tariffs are rippling through showroom prices. Gasoline costs are climbing again, with tensions near the Strait of Hormuz adding fresh uncertainty to every fill-up. And the electric vehicle market, once on a straight-line
- [AECC Proposes Data-First Architecture to Manage Auto Data Volume](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/aecc-propose-data-first-architecture-to-manage-auto-data-volume/) - On Wednesday, the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium, a global industry group, released a white paper arguing that the systems now used to handle vehicle data are no longer sufficient for what cars are becoming — rolling computers that generate vast streams of information every day. The report proposes what it calls a “data-first architecture,” a
- [2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Upgraded Tech, Smarts & Range: Almost Beating Top Lucid Air Range....](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/2026-mercedes-benz-eqs-upgraded-tech-smarts-range-almost-beating-top-lucid-air-range/) - Mercedes-Benz has spent four years quietly reinventing the EQS. The new 2027 model doesn't just drive farther — it thinks differently. When Carl Benz filed his patent for the first automobile in 1886, the question animating the engineering world was deceptively simple: how far could a machine take you before it gave out? One hundred
- [Hyundai Recalls IONIQ 5 & IONIQ 6 for Charging ICCU Electrical Defects--How to Take Charge of Recall](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/hyundai-recalls-ioniq-5-and-ioniq-6-for-charging-iccu-electrical-defects-how-to-take-charge-of-recall/) - Hyundai is facing a major recall of its flagship electric vehicles after widespread reports of a critical defect in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). The issue affects the 2022–2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 2023–2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6, both built on the automaker’s E-GMP platform. We reported issues with the charging ports last year, after
- [Be Aware of Ways to Disrupt Distracted Driving for Distracted Driving Awareness Month](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/be-aware-of-ways-to-disrupt-distracted-driving-for-distracted-driving-awareness-month/) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data confirms that distracted driving resulted in 3,208 fatalities and 315,000 injuries in 2024, maintaining a high risk profile for the spring driving season. These statistics correlate with 2023 data showing 3,275 fatalities, indicating that technology-induced inattention remains a primary variable in roadway safety. While Farmers Insurance utilizes the Signal
- [Slate Auto Gets More Funding to Make the Cheapest, Simplest EV Truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/slate-auto-gets-more-funding-to-make-the-cheapest-simplest-ev-truck/) - Slate Auto reported on Monday that it had secured a fresh round of funding, showing there a still investors for new entrants in the electric mobility sector. While the terms were not fully disclosed, the raise arrives at a moment when capital has grown harder to come by for automotive start-ups, many of which have
- [DOE, GM & Stellantis Sponsor EcoCAR Innovation Challenge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/doe-gm-stellantis-sponsor-ecocar-innovation-challenge/) - For the first time in more than two decades, General Motors and Stellantis are competing in the same program — but their shared goal is cultivating the engineers who will build tomorrow's cars. The federal government and two of America's largest automakers announced Monday that they are teaming up to sponsor a national university competition
- [Connected Car News: Bosch, Qualcomm, Frontenac, Honk Technologies, CurbsideSOS, Murata, Utah DOT, Parsons, Teletrac Navman, Waymo & Waze](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/connected-car-news-bosch-qualcomm-frontenac-honk-technologies-curbsidesos-murata-utah-dot-parsons-teletrac-navman-waymo-waze/) - In connected car news are Bosch, Qualcomm, Frontenac, Honk Technologies, CurbsideSOS, Murata, Utah DOT, Parsons, Teletrac Navman, Waymo & Waze Bosch And Qualcomm Expand Partnership To ADAS And Cross-Domain Computing Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies have extended their strategic collaboration to integrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems into their joint hardware portfolio. The expansion leverages the Snapdragon
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Pony.ai, Moia, Uber, VW & Robo.ai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-pony-ai-moia-uber-vw-robo-ai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Pony.ai, Moia, Uber, VW and Robo.ai. Tesla Receives First European FSD Supervised Approval In Netherlands The Dutch vehicle authority RDW officially granted type approval for Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised on April 10, 2026, marking the first such authorization within the European Union. The certification follows an 18-month
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Tesla, Efirex, BMW, Rimac, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia & Waymo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/ev-battery-charging-news-tesla-efirex-bmw-rimac-volkswagen-hyundai-kia-waymo/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Tesla, Efirex, BMW, Rimac, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia & Waymo. Tesla Initiates Early Development Of Compact SUV To Address Mass Market Demand Tesla has reportedly commenced the preliminary development of an all-new compact SUV, marking a strategic pivot toward lower-cost vehicle segments. According to Reuters, the automaker has engaged
- [Kia Plans for EVs, Hybrids, Robots,  Commercial Vans & World Sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/kia-plans-for-evs-hybrids-robots-commercial-vans-world-sales/) - Kia Corporation unveiled a five-year growth strategy on Wednesday, setting a target of selling more than four million vehicles annually by 2030 and staking a significant portion of its future on electric vehicles, hybrid technology, and emerging robotics ventures it hopes will distinguish the South Korean automaker in an increasingly competitive global market. The announcements,
- [Intel to Make Terafab Chips for Tesla, SpaceX & xAI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/intel-to-make-terafab-chips-for-tesla-spacex-xai/) - Intel announced that it would join the Terafab project, committing to design, fabricate, and package chips for the Austin facility. Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's chief executive, met with Mr. Musk at Intel's campus over the weekend in what amounted to a formal acknowledgment of how the project has been recast: not as a homegrown manufacturing venture,
- [Premium for American Car Buyer Means Comfort, Safety & Style.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/premium-for-american-car-buyer-means-comfort-safety-style/) - A new survey from Mazda finds that Americans are increasingly drawn to vehicles that offer comfort, safety, and intuitive technology — and are growing skeptical of paying a premium simply for a prestigious name. For decades, the luxury car market has run on aspiration: the belief that a certain logo on the grille signals something
- [State Franchised Car Dealership Rules Can Cost Buyers up to $5,000](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/state-franchised-car-dealership-rules-can-cost-buyers-up-to-5000/) - Rules dating to the Great Depression have turned franchised auto dealers into a mandatory middleman — one that a new report says costs buyers up to $5,000 per vehicle. Dealers add add an estimated $3,934 to $4,992 to the price of a new vehicle, functioning as a “middleman tax." State laws that prohibit automakers from
- [Illegal Hyundai Elantra & Chevy Malibu Counterfeit Chinese Air Bag Inflators Linked to Deaths & Serious Injuries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/illegal-hyundai-elantra-chevy-malibu-counterfeit-chinese-air-bag-inflators-linked-to-deaths-serious-injuries/) - Federal highway safety regulators said Monday that counterfeit air bag inflators smuggled from China have been linked to 10 deaths and two serious injuries across the United States over the past three years, the result of a surge in substandard auto parts that officials say are quietly finding their way into American repair shops. The
- [Connected Car News: Parade Technologies, LG Energy, Volkswagen, CarID & Nira Dynamics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/connected-car-news-parade-technologies-lg-energy-volkswagen-carid-nira-dynamics/) - In connected car news are Parade Technologies, LG Energy, Volkswagen, CarID and Nira Dynamics. Parade Technologies Launches PS8651V MST Hub Controller For Automotive Infotainment Parade Technologies announced the availability of the PS8651V, an AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified DisplayPort 2.1a/HBR3 1:2 MST hub controller tailored for automotive display expansion and docking accessories. Compliant with VESA DP
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: LG Innotek, Applied Intuition, Faraday Future, Sen. Markey, Baidu & Appolo Go](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-lg-innotek-applied-intuition-faraday-future-sen-markey-baidu-appolo-go/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are LG Innotek, Applied Intuition, Faraday Future, Sen. Markey, Baidu and Appolo Go. LG Innotek Partners With Applied Intuition For Physical AI Expansion LG Innotek and Applied Intuition established a strategic partnership to advance physical AI capabilities across autonomous driving, robotics, and drone platforms. The agreement facilitates the integration
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Everged, Uber, ChargePoint, South Coast AQMD, Delta & Rivian](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/ev-battery-charging-news-everged-uber-chargepoint-south-coast-aqmd-delta-rivian/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Everged, Uber, ChargePoint, South Coast AQMD, Delta and Rivian. Everged Launches Zero Cost Swap Program For EV Infrastructure Uptime Everged introduced a turnkey Zero Cost Swap Program aimed at mitigating the industry-wide challenge of stranded charging assets. The initiative provides a zero CapEx pathway for site hosts to
- [Three Thousand Distraction-Affected Crashes in 2024 Show Lead to Road to Zero Says NSC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/three-thousand-distraction-affected-crashes-in-2024-show-lead-to-road-to-zero-says-nsc/) - Jacob Smith was 15 years old, fresh off addressing 8,000 of his peers about cherishing every moment, when a distracted driver hit his car head-on and left him with a traumatic brain injury that reshaped the course of his life. "Less than 24 hours after that speech," Smith said, "everything changed." His story is not
- [GlassWorm Supply Chain Cyber Attack Threatens Connected Cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/glassworm-supply-chain-hack-threatens-connected-cars/) - It hides in plain sight, invisible to the human eye. A developer opens a file of code, scans it for problems, sees nothing unusual, and moves on. But embedded in the spaces between characters — in the encoding layer beneath what any editor or terminal will display — a malicious payload is already executing. Credentials
- [New Lucid Gravity Lineup Packs More Prestige & Dreamy Driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/new-lucid-gravity-lineup-packs-more-prestige-dreamy-driving/) - The 2027 Gravity lineup simplifies its packaging, bundles more technology as standard equipment, and introduces a top-tier Prestige Package — as the electric S.U.V. maker looks to broaden its foothold in the luxury market. Since delivering its first Air sedan in late 2021, the California-based electric vehicle maker has positioned itself as a luxury alternative
- [@NYAutoShow Round-Up New Vehicles Revealed by Hyundai, Subaru, Kia, Volkswagen, Infiniti, Genesis, Chrysler, Dodge, Nissan, Honda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/nyautoshow-round-up-new-vehicles-revealed-by-hyundai-subaru-kia-volkswagen-infiniti-genesis-chrysler-dodge-nissan-honda/) - There were several announcements at the New York International Auto Show from Hyundai, Subaru, Kia, BraunAbility, Volkswagen, Infiniti, Genesis, Chrysler, Dodge, Nissan and Honda. Hyundai Boulder Concept SUV U.S. Body-On-Frame Hyundai Motor North America debuted the Boulder Concept SUV at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, marking the brand’s official entry into body-on-frame architecture
- [1st Time Electric Vehicles Sweep All World Car Awards: BMW, Lucid, Hyundai, Firefly & Mazda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/04/1st-time-electric-vehicles-sweep-all-world-car-awards-bmw-lucid-hyundai-firefly-mazda/) - For the first time in the 21-year history of the World Car Awards, every trophy in every category went to a battery-electric vehicle. The sweep — announced Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show before a crowd of journalists and automakers — offered a vivid illustration of how completely the industry has shifted in
- [US Automakers Outing Chinese Code from Connected Cars Per Federal Anti-Chinese Code Rule](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/us-automakers-outing-chinese-code-from-connected-cars-per-federal-anti-chinese-code-rule/) - On March 17, a sweeping federal rule issued by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security took effect, prohibiting American automakers and importers from certifying connected vehicles that contain software developed by Chinese entities. The mandate covers everything from infotainment systems and cloud-connected cameras to advanced driver assistance software with vast implications. The compliance
- [Connected Car News: Keysight, SiMa.ai, Advantech, Diodes, Karma, Lytx, Octo, Volkswagen, Indie  Tada & Mazda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/connected-car-news-keysight-sima-ai-advantech-diodes-karma-lytx-octo-volkswagen-indie-tada-mazda/) - In connected car news are Keysight Technologies, SiMa.ai, Advantech, Diodes Incorporated, Karma Automotive, Lytx, Octo, Volkswagen Group Info Services, Indie Semiconductor, Tada and Mazda. Keysight Launches Automotive Ethernet Receiver Compliance Test Solutions Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced new automotive Ethernet receiver (Rx) compliance test solutions at the Automotive Ethernet Congress in Germany. These
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Mobileye, Einride, Waymo, Autobrains, Pony.ai, Verne & Uber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-mobileye-einride-waymo-autobrains-pony-ai-verne-uber/) - In autonomous and self-driving news are Mobileye, Einride, Waymo, Autobrains, Pony.ai, Verne and Uber. Be sure to check out Autonomous Vehicles Could Create More Gridlock–Study Finds Mobileye Secures Major DMS Program With Leading U.S. Automaker Mobileye has announced a production agreement with a major U.S. automaker to integrate the Mobileye Driver Monitoring System into future
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Magna, Lyft, MapUp, Workhorse Group, Sony Honda Mobility & Amprius](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/ev-battery-charging-news-magna-lyft-mapup-workhorse-group-sony-honda-mobility-amprius/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Magna, Lyft, MapUp, Workhorse Group, Sony Honda Mobility and Amprius Technologies. Magna Expands Electrification Portfolio With DHD REX Magna announced the expansion of its electrification portfolio with the DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive optimized for range extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The system utilizes a modular, single-motor architecture
- [Autonomous Vehicles Could Create More Gridlock--Study Finds](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-vehicles-could-create-more-gridlock-study-finds/) - New research from the University of Texas at Arlington suggests the transition to autonomous vehicles may carry a heavy price: a systemic increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) that could paralyze city infrastructures. In the comprehensive study Navigating the Future of Transportation, researcher Farah Naz and Dr. Stephen P. Mattingly synthesize data from 26 empirical
- [Hyundai Plans 36 New Models for N.A. & Expand U.S. Manufacturing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/hyundai-plans-36-new-models-for-n-a-expand-u-s-manufacturing/) - Hyundai Motor Company laid out an ambitious product and manufacturing strategy on Wednesday, announcing plans to introduce 36 new or substantially updated vehicles across North America by 2030 as part of a sweeping effort to deepen its footprint in the United States and cement its standing as one of the industry's most aggressive growth stories.
- [Stellantis to Showcase New Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Ram ProMaster, Dodge Charger, Alfa Romeo Tonale & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/stellantis-to-showcase-new-pacifica-dodge-durango-ram-promaster-dodge-charger-alfa-romeo-tonale-more/) - Stellantis, the global automaker behind some of Detroit's most recognizable nameplates, is preparing a multibrand showcase at the New York International Auto Show next month, headlined by a refreshed version of the Chrysler Pacifica, the best-selling minivan in America. Matt McAlear, who leads both the Chrysler and Dodge brands, is scheduled to unveil the updated
- [Google's Android Automotive Open Sourced for Software-Defined Vehichles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/googles-android-automotive-open-sourced-for-software-defined-vehichles/) - Google is moving to solidify its position as the primary architect of the automotive digital future. For over a decade, the tech giant has been a mainstay in the cabin, providing the Android Automotive OS (AAOS) to power the infotainment screens that drivers interact with daily. However, as the industry pivots toward the Software-Defined Vehicle
- [IIHS New Top Safety Pick  + & Top Safety Pick Awards Requirements Met by](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/iihs-new-top-safety-pick-top-safety-pick-awards-requirements-met-by/) - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is requiring better crash avoidance technology and stronger rear-seat protection. Sixty-three vehicles have already qualified. By the end of this year's award season, the nation's leading automotive safety organization will have demanded more of carmakers than ever before — and, so far, the industry is largely keeping pace. The
- [GM in Next Phase of Self-Driving for Real-World People & Uses](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/gm-in-next-phase-of-self-driving-for-real-world-people-uses/) - In a stretch of suburban highway somewhere in America, a General Motors vehicle is doing something unremarkable by design. It's staying in its lane. It's reading the road. It has no one's hands on the wheel. Nobody is paying much attention, and that's exactly the point. While Silicon Valley startups and a handful of crosstown
- [Connected Car News: Marelli, AWS, Toyota, Panasonic, FTC & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/connected-car-news-marelli-aws-toyota-panasonic-ftc-tesla/) - In connected car news are Marelli, AWS, Toyota, Panasonic, FTC and Tesla. Marelli and AWS Launch AI-Driven STG Agent for SDV Validation Marelli has collaborated with Amazon Web Services to deploy a generative AI-driven System Test Generation Agent designed to automate the transition from engineering requirements to system test cases. Utilizing Amazon Nova foundation models,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Aurora, Uber, Rivian, Tier IV, Pony.ai, Waymo, Kodiak AI, Kandi & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-aurora-uber-rivian-tier-iv-pony-ai-waymo-kodiak-ai-kandi-weride/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Aurora, Uber, Rivian, Tier IV, Nvidia, Pony.ai, Chenqi Mobility, Waymo, Kodiak AI, Kandi Technologies, HawkRobo, KH Robotics and WeRide. Aurora-Commissioned Report Projects $70 Billion Autonomous Freight GDP Contribution by 2035 A new economic analysis by Steer Group for Aurora Innovation, Inc. indicates that autonomous trucking currently supports
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Acura, Honda, Volvo, Stellantis, Dodge, Ram, FIAT, Maserati & EVgo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/ev-battery-charging-news-acura-honda-volvo-stellantis-dodge-ram-fiat-maserati-evgo/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Acura, Honda, VOlvo, Stellantis, Dodge, Ram, FIAT, Maserati and EVgo. Strategic Retrenchment: Honda and Volvo Halt US EV Models Market conditions in Q1 2026 have led to the formal discontinuation of the Honda Prologue and the Volvo EX30 for the United States market. Both automakers cited a volatile
- [Toyota & Lexus Top 2026 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/toyota-lexus-top-2026-kelley-blue-book-best-resale-value-awards/) - For many car buyers, the most expensive part of owning a vehicle isn’t the interest on the loan or the cost of premium gasoline. It is the quiet, relentless erosion of value known as depreciation. According to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a typical 2026 model-year vehicle is projected to retain only about
- [Stellantis Expands Youth Design Contest, Inviting Students From Kindergarten Through 12th Grade to Envision the Future of Speed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/stellantis-expands-youth-design-contest-inviting-students-from-kindergarten-through-12th-grade-to-envision-the-future-of-speed/) - Stellantis' annual Drive for Design competition now includes a junior division, broadening access to an industry pipeline that once helped launch the career of one of its own executives. For years, the Drive for Design contest has asked American high schoolers to do something that most professional designers spend careers attempting: imagine what comes next.
- [Vehicle Thefts Fall to Historic Low, Driven by Coordinated Prevention Efforts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/vehicle-thefts-fall-to-historic-low-driven-by-coordinated-prevention-efforts/) - Vehicle thefts across the United States plummeted to their lowest levels in decades last year, with a 23% drop from 2024 bringing the total number of stolen vehicles to 659,880 — a historic milestone that signals the end of a pandemic-era surge in car crime, according to new data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
- [BEV Powertrain Lexus ES 350e on Sale Now & Hybrid Lexus ES 350h Coming](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/bev-powertrain-lexus-es-350e-on-sale-now-hybrid-lexus-es-350h-coming/) - For decades, the Lexus ES has been the quiet workhorse of the luxury sedan market — a reliable, refined car that rarely made headlines but consistently found buyers. Now, Lexus is trying something different. The Japanese automaker on Tuesday began selling the eighth-generation ES in the United States, and for the first time in the
- [New Teched-Up BMW i3 50 xDrive Electric Sedan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/new-teched-up-bmw-i3-50-xdrive-electric-sedan/) - For five decades, the BMW 3 Series has served as the definitive expression of what the German automaker calls "the ultimate driving machine" — a compact sports sedan that became the aspirational benchmark for an entire class of vehicles. On Tuesday, BMW took that legacy and plugged it in. The company unveiled the new BMW
- [NVIDIA Autonomous News: Applied Intuition, DeepRoute.ai, Tier IV, Isuzu, AEye, Lyft, PlusAI, Gatik & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/nvidia-autonomous-news-applied-intuition-deeproute-ai-tier-iv-isuzu-aeye-lyft-plusai-gatik-weride/) - At NVIDIA GTC 2026 there were automotive automotive autonomous news, highlighting the integration of the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform, the launch of the ANAB-accredited Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, and the deployment of 40-billion-parameter foundation models designed for real-world reasoning. In NVIDIA news are Applied Intuition, DeepRoute.ai, Tier IV, Isuzu, AEye, Lyft, PlusAI, Gatik
- [Uber Wants License to Kill with Robotaxis without Liability & Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/uber-wants-license-to-kill-with-robotaxis-without-liability-safety/) - A new report from Consumer Watchdog, a California-based advocacy organization, accuses Uber of orchestrating a coordinated, multistate campaign to curtail victims' legal rights in motor vehicle accidents — a push the group says is timed deliberately to coincide with the company's aggressive expansion into autonomous vehicles. The report, titled "A License To Kill: How Uber's
- [NVIDIA AI, Autonomous & Automotive News Round-up: Hyundai, Kia, Uber, Visteon & Hesia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/nvidia-ai-autonomous-automotive-news-round-up-hyundai-kia-uber-visteon-hesia/) - At GTC, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, delivered a aT GTC 2026 keynote that signaled the company’s transition from a chipmaker to transforming agentic and physical AI. The stakes, according to Huang, are no longer measured in mere millions of transistors, but in trillions of dollars. Huang told the capacity crowd that computing demand has increased
- [Connected Car News 3/15: Wolfspeed, Ionq, Arlis, Lucid, Apple, Google, Xiid Corp, Netradyne, Hyundai Translead, Kapsch TrafficCom, TomTom, Synopsys, QNX & AMD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/connected-car-news-3-15/) - In connected car news are Wolfspeed, Ionq, Arlis, Lucid, Apple, Google, Xiid Corp, Netradyne, Hyundai Translead, Kapsch TrafficCom, TomTom, Synopsys, QNX and AMD. Wolfspeed Deploys 300mm Silicon Carbide For AI Heterogeneous Packaging Wolfspeed announced the deployment of its 300mm silicon carbide (SiC) technology platform as a material foundation for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Zoox, Uber, Wayve, Nissan, Motional, Tier IV, WeRide, Baidu, ZF & Qualcomm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-zoox-uber-wayve-nissan-motional-tier-iv-weride-baidu-zf-qualcomm/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Zoox, Uber, Wayve, Nissan, Motional, Tier IV, WeRide, Baidu, ZF & Qualcomm. Zoox Expands Testing To Phoenix And Dallas Markets Zoox has announced an operational expansion into the Sun Belt, launching testing in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas. The company is establishing new depots in both cities alongside
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Honda, Lucid, Nissan, Edmunds, Scout Motors, Acura, Honda, Cox Automotive, Harbinger, Workhorse, ION, InductEV & Electreon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/ev-battery-charging-news-honda-lucid-nissan-edmunds-scout-motors-acura-honda-cox-automotive-harbinger-workhorse-ion-inductev-electreon/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Honda, Lucid, Nissan, Edmunds, Scout Motors, Acura, Honda, Cox Automotive, Harbinger, Workhorse, ION Storage Systems, InductEV and Electreon Electreon Consolidates Wireless Charging Market With InductEV Acquisition Electreon has finalized the acquisition of InductEV Inc., merging dynamic in-road charging technology with ultra-fast high-power stationary wireless systems. The transaction creates
- [IIHS & HLDI Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/iihs-hldi-safety-ratings-for-commercial-vehicles/) - While public discourse regarding road safety typically centers on the sleek silhouettes of family SUVs and commuter sedans, a more utilitarian hazard remains largely in the shadows: the commercial fleet. From the heavy tractor-trailers traversing interstate corridors to the local delivery vans navigating residential cul-de-sacs, these workhorses represent a significant, yet often overlooked, segment of
- [Ford Presents Pope Leo XIV with Custom Hybrid Explorer with Chicago/USA Pride](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/for-presents-pope-leo-xiv-with-custom-hybrid-explorer-with-chicago-usa-pride/) - For Jennifer Barilovich, a lead electrical systems integration engineer at Ford, the assignment began under the heavy shroud of corporate confidentiality. She was told only that she would be refining a custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum hybrid for a high-profile individual. When the veil was finally lifted, the VIP in question was not a typical
- [The Next Chapter of Lucid Motors Smart Ranging: Cosmos, Earth  & Lunar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/the-next-chapter-of-lucid-motors-smart-ranging-cosmos-earth-lunar/) - Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff set the tone for the 2026 Lucid Motors Investor Day with a direct focus on the company's financial and operational evolution: "Accelerating to profitability—this is our northstar." Standing in New York City, Winterhoff's presentation signaled a strategic reset for the California-based automaker, pivoting from its roots as a boutique luxury manufacturer
- [Rivian R2 Midsize SUV with Rear Drop-Down Window: Adventure & Autonomy for Less](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/rivian-r2-midsize-suv-with-rear-drop-down-window-adventure-autonomy-for-less/) - Rivian, the American electric-vehicle maker known for its rugged trucks and adventure-ready SUVs, on Thursday introduced full pricing and trim details for the R2, a new midsize sport utility vehicle intended to broaden the company’s reach beyond its early-adopter base. Deliveries of the R2 are scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026 with the
- [National AV Safety Forum: American-Made Preferred for Golden Age of Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/national-av-safety-forum-american-made-preferred-for-golden-age/) - The inaugural National AV Safety Forum, hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on March 11, 2026, represented a pivotal shift in the federal government’s role in the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector. Led by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison, the forum was designed to establish a more predictable and
- [Software Defined Vehicles AI-Designed & Safety Standards Not Met & Rusty?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/software-defined-vehicles-ai-designed-safety-standards-not-met-rusty/) - The transition of the automobile from a mechanical marvel to a sprawling, intricate digital landscape has reached a volatile and transformative new chapter, according to a sweeping industry analysis released this week. As manufacturers race to integrate the enigmatic power of generative artificial intelligence into the very soul of the modern vehicle, they are doing
- [Refreshed 2027 Pacifica Minivan with New Design & Technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/refreshed-2027-pacifica-minivan-with-new-design-technology/) - Chrysler is updating its flagship family vehicle with a new front end, expanded safety features and a starting price of $41,495. Chrysler is opening orders for a redesigned version of its Pacifica minivan, the company announced, introducing a sharper exterior, a reorganized technology lineup and new standard features as the brand seeks to defend its
- [Connected Car News: Wolfspeed, Sensata Technologies, Vector, Microchip , Elektrobit, Mobileye, Soracom, Valeo, Renault, Avanci, Mercedes-Benz, Infineon & Quintauris](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/connected-car-news-wolfspeed-sensata-technologies-vector-microchip-elektrobit-mobileye-soracom-valeo-renault-avanci-mercedes-benz-infineon-quintauris/) - In connected car are Wolfspeed, Sensata Technologies, Vector, Microchip , Elektrobit, Mobileye, Soracom, Valeo, Renault, Avanci, Mercedes-Benz, Infineon and Quintauris. Wolfspeed 1st 10 kV Silicon Carbide MOSFET Wolfspeed announced the commercial availability of the industry’s first 10 kV SiC power MOSFET, a technical milestone aimed at modernizing grid infrastructure and accelerating AI data center expansion.
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: PlusAI, Waymo, Brigade Electronics, Innoviz, Dataspeed, Neolix, Ikea China, Arrive, Passport, Nexar & Vay](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-plusai-waymo-brigade-electronics-innoviz-dataspeed-neolix-ikea-china-arrive-passport-nexar-vay/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are PlusAI, Waymo, Brigade Electronics, Innoviz, Dataspeed, Neolix, Ikea China, Arrive, Passport, Nexar and Vay. PlusAI Debuts SuperDrive 6.0 PlusAI announced the release of SuperDrive 6.0, an autonomous driving software update designed to enable night driving and construction zone navigation for commercial trucking. The new software iteration achieves a
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, Qnovo, Ford, TurnOnGreen, Variscite, Aptera Motors, Autolane & HEVO](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/ev-battery-charging-news-rivian-hyundai-kia-qnovo-ford-turnongreen-variscite-aptera-motors-autolane-hevo/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, Qnovo, Ford, TurnOnGreen, Variscite, Aptera Motors and HEVO. Rivian Ramps Up for R2 Mass-Market Launch Rivian is positioning the R2 SUV launch as one of the fastest electric vehicle production ramps in U.S. history, aiming to deliver 20,000 to 25,000 units within the first six
- [Better Seat Belt Laws Would Calculate Safety & Saved Lives](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/better-seat-belt-laws-would-calculate-safety-saved-lives/) - For decades, the automotive seat belt has stood as the most fundamental and effective tool of passenger safety. Yet, despite its proven efficacy, seat belt use in the United States remains a fragmented landscape of compliance, cultural resistance, and inconsistent legal frameworks. In 2023, the consequences of this patchwork were stark: among passengers ages 13
- [EVs Are Greener but Supply Chains Are Dirty Business for Toyota & GM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/evs-are-greener-but-supply-chains-are-dirty-business-for-toyota-gm/) - A new global scorecard finds a small group of automakers pulling ahead on clean, ethical supply chains — while Toyota, GM and others stall out. For years, the electric vehicle has been sold as the clean car — better for the planet, better for the future, an antidote to the era of the combustion engine.
- [Mobile World Congress (MWC) Connected Car Round-Up: HARMAN, Quectel, Aptiv, Wind River & Verizon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/mobile-world-congress-mwc-connected-car-round-up-harman-quectel-aptiv-wind-river-verizon/) - At Mobile World Congress Barcelona, companies unveiled technology aimed at turning vehicles into fully connected nodes on global wireless networks — capable of calling for help via satellite, sharing sensor data with strangers on the highway, dodging blind-spot hazards with millimeter-wave radar, and keeping motorcyclists as plugged-in as drivers of the most sophisticated sedans. HARMAN
- [Connected Car News: dSPACE, SDVerse, Renesas, Toyota, Denso, Uber, SpotHero, IDEMIA , Hyundai , Microsoft, , Honda, Panasonic, Nissan, Qualcomm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/connected-car-news-dspace-sdverse-renesas-toyota-denso-uber-spothero-idemia-hyundai-microsoft-honda-panasonic-nissan-qualcomm/) - In connected in car news are dSPACE, SDVerse, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Toyota, Denso Corporation, Uber Technologies, SpotHero, IDEMIA Secure Transactions, Hyundai Motor Group, Microsoft, Greater Than, Honda, Panasonic Automotive Systems, Nissan, Qualcomm, AMD, AGL, SOAFEE, Driivz, Vontier, XLR8 America, MIPI Alliance, JEDEC, Samsung, Robert Bosch GmbH, Bid Helpers and Toshiba Electronics. Dspace Joins Sdverse To
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Uber, Torc, STRADVISION, Elektrobit, Mobileye, Waymo, Harbinger, Phantom AI, Robo.ai, Chinasky Car Trading FZE, Tier IV, BrainChip, Raytheon, Aeva & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-uber-torc-stradvision-elektrobit-mobileye-waymo-harbinger-phantom-ai-robo-ai-chinasky-car-trading-fze-tier-iv-brainchip-raytheon-aeva-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Uber, Torc, STRADVISION, Elektrobit, Mobileye, Waymo, Harbinger, Phantom AI, Robo.ai, Chinasky Car Trading FZE, Tier IV, BrainChip, Raytheon, Aeva and Tesla. Uber Launches Autonomous Solutions Venture to Accelerate Robotaxi Commercialization Uber has established Uber Autonomous Solutions to provide essential infrastructure for autonomous vehicle providers aiming to commercialize robotaxi
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Toyota, Lexus, Samsung, EnergyHub, Rivian, Volvo, Loop Global, Mordor Intelligence, BYD, Tesla, SAIC  TurnOnGreen, Peninsula Clean Energy & VW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/03/ev-battery-charging-news-toyota-lexus-samsung-energyhub-rivian-volvo-loop-global-mordor-intelligence-byd-tesla-saic-turnongreen-peninsula-clean-energy-vw/) - In EV, battery, and charging news are Toyota, Lexus, Treehouse, Samsung SDI, Columbia University, EnergyHub, Rivian, Volvo, Loop Global, Mordor Intelligence, BYD, Tesla, SAIC Motor, TurnOnGreen, Peninsula Clean Energy, Volkswagen, and Zwickau. Toyota and Lexus Partner With Treehouse for Home Charging Solutions Toyota Motor North America has partnered with Treehouse to streamline the purchase and
- [AECC Calls for Common Tech Blueprint for Connected Cars with White Paper](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/aecc-calls-for-common-tech-blueprint-for-connected-cars-with-white-paper/) - A new report argues that carmakers, network operators and cloud providers must align on shared infrastructure standards — or risk a fragmented future for software-defined vehicles. An industry consortium focused on automotive computing released a technical blueprint on Wednesday that it says could help unify the fractured landscape of connected vehicle infrastructure, as automakers race
- [Uber-Nuro Robotaxis Struggling to Keep Pace and be Safe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/uber-nuro-robotaxi-struggling-to-keep-pace-and-be-safe/) - As Uber races to deploy a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis on American streets, new data from California regulators reveals that its autonomous vehicle partner, Nuro, is struggling to keep pace with competitors on a critical safety benchmark — and may in fact be moving in the wrong direction. Nuro recorded far more human interventions per
- [U.S. Traffic Fatalities Fell 12% in 2025, Even as Americans Drove More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/u-s-traffic-fatalities-fell-12-in-2025-even-as-americans-drove-more/) - The drop — the largest in recent memory — spared an estimated 5,000 lives compared with the prior year, though safety advocates warn that dangerous driving behaviors remain stubbornly persistent. An estimated 37,810 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States last year, a 12 percent decline from 2024, according to preliminary figures
- [AI to Praise & Blame for Dealership Responses: Infiniti Cadillac, Honda, Acura, Subaru, Toyota Top Performers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/ai-to-praise-blame-for-dealership-responses-infiniti-cadillac-honda-acura-subaru-toyota-top-performers/) - A new industry study found that dealerships are answering customer inquiries more quickly and through more channels than ever before. But the same technology driving improvement is also creating invisible failures. For car shoppers who fill out an inquiry form on a dealership website, the experience has improved markedly. More of them hear back quickly,
- [Connected Car News: Tesla Hacked, Renesas & Wind River](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/connected-car-news-tesla-hacked-renesas-wind-river/) - In connected car news are: Renesas, Wind River and a Tesla vulnerability. Renesas Advances 3nm SoC Architecture For SDV Applications Renesas Electronics Corporation has unveiled a suite of System-on-Chip technologies at ISSCC 2026 designed to anchor next-generation electrical/electronic architectures. The 3nm platform introduces a proprietary chiplet architecture capable of supporting ASIL D functional safety standards.
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, CharterUP, Holon, Waymo, Waymo, & Neolix](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-charterup-holon-waymo-waymo-neolix/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, CharterUP, Holon, Waymo, Waymo and Neolix. Tesla Robotaxi Crash Frequency Escalates in Austin NHTSA Standing General Order data indicates Tesla reported five new collisions involving its Austin-based Robotaxi fleet across December 2025 and January 2026. The fleet, primarily comprised of Model Y units operating with autonomous driving
- [EV Battery & Charging News: Tesla,  Lectron, J.D. Power, Polestar, Lucid Motors, Rivian, Slate Auto & Donut Lab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/ev-battery-charging-news-tesla-lectron-j-d-power-polestar-lucid-motors-rivian-slate-auto-donut-lab/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Tesla, Lectron, J.D. Power, Polestar, Lucid Motors, Rivian, Slate Auto & Donut Lab. Lectron Achieves UL 2252 Certification For NACS And CCS Adapters Lectron has announced that its comprehensive suite of AC and DC charging adapters has achieved UL 2252 certification, marking a significant milestone in hardware validation
- [RIP Telsa AutoPilot: Dead Due to CA Ruling - Long Live Traffic Aware Cruise Control TACC?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/rip-telsa-autopilot-dead-due-to-ca-ruling-long-live-traffic-aware-cruise-control-tacc/) - The electric vehicle maker, facing a threatened license suspension in California, has begun stripping its most recognizable brand name from its driver-assistance software across the United States and Canada — a retreat years in the making. Tesla has retired one of the most recognized and contested names in the automobile industry, phasing out the Autopilot
- [US Welcomes Back Toyota C-HR as BEV: NACS & Up to 287 mi. Range](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/us-welcomes-back-toyota-c-hr-as-bev-nacs-up-to-287-mi-range/) - Toyota announced the return of the C-HR as an all-new battery electric vehicle launching in March 2026. Built on the e-TNGA dedicated BEV platform alongside the bZ4X and bZ Woodland, the compact SUV features standard dual-motor all-wheel drive delivering 338 net combined system horsepower. The powertrain enables a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.9 seconds,
- [Toyota 2026 bZ Woodland Ready for Happy Trails @Dealers Next Month](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/toyota-2026-bz-woodland-ready-for-happy-trails-dealers-next-month/) - Toyota is adding a more rugged version to its battery-powered ambitions- the 2026 bZ Woodland, the brand’s most trail-ready battery-electric vehicle to date, is scheduled to reach dealerships nationwide next month. With standard dual-motor all-wheel drive and a muscular 375 horsepower, the bZ Woodland is not merely a cosmetic variation on Toyota’s existing bZ SUV.
- [Connected Car News: Arrow Electronics, TomTom, AECOM, Honda, Mythic, Ford, GM & Lucid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/connected-car-news-arrow-electronics-tomtom-aecom-honda-mythic-ford-gm-lucid/) - In connected car news are Arrow Electronics, TomTom, AECOM, Honda, Mythic, Ford, GM & Lucid. Arrow Electronics Research Hub for E/E Architecture Arrow Electronics has launched a strategic initiative and a dedicated research hub to facilitate the transition toward next-generation electrical and electronic architecture. This movement shifts automotive design from decentralized hardware components toward centralized,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Pony.ai, Toyota, Ouster, StereoLabs, Baidu, Uber, Apollo Go, MSCI, Aurora, Waymo & CaoCao](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-pony-ai-toyota-ouster-stereolabs-baidu-uber-apollo-go-msci-aurora-waymo-caocao/) - In Autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Pony.ai, Toyota, Ouster, StereoLabs, Baidu, Uber, Apollo Go, MSCI, Aurora, Waymo and CaoCao. Pony.ai And Toyota Scale Robotaxi Fleet With Mass-Produced bZ4X Pony.ai and Toyota announced the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi has exited the production line, signaling a transition toward large-scale commercial deployment. Developed via a joint venture
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Green Rain Energy, ChargePoint, GeoTab, NextStar & Nio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/ev-battery-charging-news-green-rain-energy-chargepoint-geotab-nextstar-nio/) - In EV Battery and charging news are Green Rain Energy, ChargePoint, GeoTab, NextStar and Nio. Green Rain Energy Launches EV+ Networks For Infrastructure Expansion Green Rain Energy Holdings has established Green Rain EV+ Networks to develop EV charging infrastructure across New York, New Jersey, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The division targets commercial corridors and
- [2026 Toyota Highlander Reimaged as 3-Row EV - Built in U.S.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/2026-toyota-highlander-reimaged-as-3-row-ev-built-in-u-s/) - For 2027, the three-row family SUV Toyota Highlander is a battery-electric vehicle and the first three-row electric model in the company’s American portfolio. The shift is not merely mechanical. Toyota has reimagined the Highlander in form and function, lowering its roofline, widening its stance and reshaping its proportions to signal a break from the past.
- [Lexus, Buick, Toyota, Subaru, Buick BMW, Chevy, Cadillac Top Best in Vehicle Dependability](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/lexus-buick-toyota-subaru-buick-bmw-chevy-cadillac-top-best-in-vehicle-dependability/) - The J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) indicates that long-term vehicle quality has reached its lowest point since the study's significant redesign in 2022. The industry average has escalated to 204 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), representing a 2-point increase over the 2025 results. This degradation in dependability is largely attributed to the
- [EPA Rescinds Endangerment Finding & Kills Start-Stop Off-Cycle Credits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/epa-rescinds-endangerment-finding-kills-start-stop-off-cycle-credits/) - The EPA has announced the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding alongside the elimination of off-cycle credits for auto start-stop systems, a move that will dismantle the federal regulatory framework for vehicle emissions. By rescinding the legal determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, the agency aims to remove the foundation for CO2
- [Honda Improves USA Bobsled Tech for Olympic Games 2026](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/honda-improves-usa-bobsled-tech-for-olympic-games-2026/) - Honda launched a documentary detailing the high-level technical integration between Honda Performance Development engineers and USA Bobsled/Skeleton ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. This collaboration leverages the Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio facility, utilizing its five-belt rolling road wind tunnel to simulate complex track conditions with extreme precision. Over a rigorous six-month
- [Top Best Safest Auto Brands Mazda, Genesis, Acura, Lincoln & Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/top-best-safest-auto-brands-mazda-genesis-acura-lincoln-hyundai/) - Mazda has secured the top position in the inaugural Consumer Reports Safety Verdict assessment for 2026. This new benchmark evaluates crash avoidance capability and occupant protection, prioritizing vehicles with predictable handling and intuitive technology. Mazda’s high performance across its lineup, including the CX-50 Hybrid, emphasizes the integration of advanced engineering and driver-centric design. The Safety
- [Federal Jury Finds Uber Liable For Sexual Assault In Bellwether Litigation Verdict](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/federal-jury-finds-uber-liable-for-sexual-assault-in-bellwether-litigation-verdict/) - A federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona has returned a verdict finding Uber Technologies, Inc. liable for the November 15, 2023, sexual assault of passenger Jaylynn Dean. The jury determined that Uber’s establishment of an apparent agency relationship was a substantial factor in the incident and ordered the transportation
- [Connected Car News 2/8: Honda, ECARX, tesa, ZEISS, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Hyundai Mobis, MapsUp & Geotab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/connected-car-news-2-8-honda-ecarx-tesa-zeiss-saint-gobain-sekurit-hyundai-mobis-mapsup-geotab/) - In connected car news are Honda, ECARX, tesa, ZEISS, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Hyundai Mobis, MapsUp & Geotab. Honda CR‑V ADAS Sensors Targeted by Thieves, Sparking Growing Concern Thieves are increasingly stealing the advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) radar sensors from 2026 Honda CR‑Vs, as well as other Honda models like the Accord and Pilot. Hidden behind the
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Waymo, US Senate, Teamsters & Pronto.ai.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-waymo-us-senate-teamsters-pronto-ai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Waymo, US Senate, Teamsters andPronto.ai. Senate Hearing on Self-Driving Cars Executives from Tesla and Waymo appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee this week to defend the safety of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and urge Congress to enact a modern federal regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles. Lawmakers from
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Karma, Factorial, Electrify America, Quantumscape & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/ev-battery-charging-news-karma-factorial-electrify-america-quantumscape-tesla/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Karma, Factorial, Electrify America, Quantumscape & Tesla. Karma Automotive & Factorial First U.S. Solid-State Battery Karma Automotive and Factorial Inc. have entered a strategic partnership to initiate the first domestic solid-state battery production program for passenger vehicles. The agreement centers on the integration of Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte
- [Best Super Bowl Automotive TV Spot Round-up 2026: Toyota, Nissan, Cadillac & VW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/best-super-bowl-automotive-tv-spot-round-up-2026-toyota-nissan-cadillac-vw/) - Although the amount of Super Bowl ads for automakers this year is slim, some of them are touching, exciting or downright fun. Ridiculous.. Adds aired for Toyota, Cadillac, Nissan, and Volkswagen. See if you can tell what vehicle is shown in. the ads that will not be sold in the U. S. anymore. Toyota Super
- [Chicago Auto Show Round-Up: Jeep, Toyota, Dodge, Corvette & Lowriders](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/chicago-auto-show-round-up-jeep-toyota-dodge-corvette-lowriders/) - The 118th Chicago Auto Show is currently underway at McCormick Place, running from February 7 through February 16, 2026. As the nation’s longest-running automotive exposition, the event features over 700 vehicles from 30 manufacturers, serving as a critical consumer-facing platform as industry analysts forecast a 15.8 million unit sales environment for 2026. The show floor
- [Cars.com Names 2026 Best‑Of Vehicles: Winners Nissan, Hyundai, Ram & Cadillac](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/cars-com-names-2026-best-of-vehicles-winners-nissan-hyundai-ram-cadillac/) - Cars.com, the online car-shopping marketplace, on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Best Of Awards, highlighting the 2026 vehicles that its editors deem most compelling across six categories. At a time of rising vehicle prices, evolving electric-vehicle incentives and limited used-car inventory, Cars.com said its selections demonstrate tangible value, practicality and innovation for today’s
- [Faraday Future AI Robots Step into Human Robotics Race- Deliveries Due End of February](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/faraday-future-ai-robots-step-into-human-robotics-race-deliveries-due-end-of-february/) - Faraday Future, the electric-vehicle is once again asking investors, partners and the public to look ahead rather than back. On Tuesday, at the annual National Automobile Dealers Association conference here, the California-based company announced the launch of a new subsidiary, FF EAI-Robotics Inc., and unveiled three artificial intelligence–driven robots — two humanoids and one quadruped
- [Make a Designated Driver or Rideshare Discount Gameplan for Supper Bowl Sunday](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/make-a-designated-driver-or-rideshare-discount-gameplan-for-supper-bowl-sunday/) - As millions of Americans ready themselves for Super Bowl LX, a day that has become as much about communal celebration as it is about football, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging fans to think beyond the final score and plan, deliberately, how they will get home. Super Bowl Sunday remains one of the most dangerous
- [Subaru, Nissan, Honda, Lexus, BMW & Acura Top Best in Reputation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/subaru-nissan-honda-lexus-bmw-acura-top-best-in-reputation/) - Reputation, a company that tracks how consumers judge and engage with brands online, on Tuesday released its 2026 North American Automotive Rankings, offering a snapshot of how carmakers and dealers are redefining reputation as something closer to operating infrastructure than marketing afterthought. The rankings, which evaluate automotive brands, dealer groups and individual dealerships, are built
- [Waymo Worth Way More Raises $16B with $126B Valuation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/waymo-worth-way-more-raises-16b-with-126b-valuation/) - Waymo has raised a massive $16 billion investment round, valuing the autonomous driving company at $126 billion post-money and marking one of the largest private financings in the history of the mobility and artificial intelligence sectors. The round underscores growing investor conviction that fully autonomous transportation is moving beyond experimentation and into large-scale commercial deployment.
- [Connected Car News: Hyundai, Kia, Tenstorrent, Uber, UVeye, Subaru, ROHM, Sibros, Valeo & Kapsch.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/connected-car-news-hyundai-kia-tenstorrent-uber-uveye-subaru-rohm-sibros-valeo-kapsch/) - In connected car news are Hyundai, Kia, Tenstorrent, Uber, UVeye, Subaru, ROHM, Sibros, Valeo and Kapsch. Hyundai/Kia Visison Pluse UWB ADAS Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced Vision Pulse, an advanced driver safety technology that uses ultra-wide band (UWB) signals to precisely detect and track nearby objects in real time. By measuring
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Mercedes-Benz, NVIDIA, Gatik, PlusAI, TRATON, Tesla, Arbe Robotics, Apera AI, Faraday Future, Raytron, Freenow, Lyft, Waabi, Uber, VinFast & Autobrains](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-mercedes-benz-nvidia-gatik-plusai-traton-tesla-arbe-robotics-apera-ai-faraday-future-raytron-freenow-lyft-waabi-uber-vinfast-autobrains/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Mercedes-Benz, NVIDIA, Gatik, PlusAI, TRATON, Tesla, Arbe Robotics, Apera AI, Faraday Future, Raytron, Freenow, Lyft, Waabi, Uber, VinFast and Autobrains. Waymo Vehicle Hits Child in Santa Monica On January 23, 2026, a Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, prompting
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Lucid, Electrify America, GM, Emobi, HeyCharge, Mitsubishi Electric, KWRL, EV Roadway, Cyngn, EVgo, Scale, Tesla, Google, Redwood Materials & Toshiba.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/ev-battery-charging-news-lucid-electrify-america-gm-emobi-heycharge-mitsubishi-electric-kwrl-ev-roadway-cyngn-evgo-scale-tesla-google-redwood-materials-toshiba/) - In electric vehicle, battery and charging news are Lucid, California, Electrify America, GM, Emobi, HeyCharge, Mitsubishi Electric, KWRL, EV Roadway, Cyngn, EVgo, Scale, The Mobility House, Pilot Travel Centers, Tesla, Google, Redwood Materials & Toshiba. Lucid Air Grand Touring Longest NAF Winter Test Range Lucid Group said a Lucid Air Grand Touring achieved
- [IIHS Sticks Neck Out with Whiplash Prevention Testing wit Articulated Spine](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/iihs-sticks-neck-out-with-whiplash-prevention-testing-wit-articulated-spine/) - For decades, the automotive industry has prided itself on turning cars into rolling fortresses of steel and sensors. Yet, for all the progress made in surviving a high-speed head-on collision, the most common injury on American roads—the persistent, agonizing strain of whiplash—remains an elusive challenge for many manufacturers. On Tuesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway
- [Honda Cars Check on Roads & Potholes in Ohio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/honda-cars-check-on-roads-potholes-in-ohio/) - On a stretch of highway outside Columbus, Ohio, a Honda test vehicle glided over pavement scarred by winter wear. To a passing driver, it looked unremarkable. But inside the car, cameras, sensors and software were quietly at work, scanning the road surface, reading faded lane markings and spotting damage that would normally take human inspectors
- [Bye-Bye Tesla Model S & X - Hello Optimus & Robotaxis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/bye-bye-tesla-model-s-x-hello-optimus-robotaxis/) - Elon Musk announced that Tesla is ending production of its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV, marking the close of a defining chapter in the company’s history as it shifts focus toward autonomy, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The decision reflects Tesla’s evolving strategy, as the company prioritizes technologies it believes will define its
- [USDOT Plans on Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Write Regulations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/usdot-plans-on-using-artificial-intelligence-ai-to-write-regulations/) - The Trump administration is moving toward using artificial intelligence to draft federal transportation regulations, a plan revealed through U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) records and interviews with agency staff. According to ProPublica reporting, DOT leadership, including General Counsel Gregory Zerzan, has expressed enthusiasm for AI’s ability to rapidly generate rules, emphasizing speed and volume over
- [Hackers Win Over $1Million Found Vulnerabilites in EV Chargers, AGL, Tesla, Alpine & Kenwood Infotainment](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/hackers-win-over-1million-finds-vulnerabilites-in-ev-chargers-agl-tesla-alpine-kenwood-infotainment/) - Demonstrating how cybersecurity risks are spreading beyond vehicles and into the charging infrastructure that supports them, white‑hat hackers at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 collectively earned more than $1,047,000 by exploiting 76 previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in automotive and EV charging technologies. The three-day competition wrapped up this week in Tokyo, hosted by Trend Micro’s Zero Day
- [Xos Mobilizes Mobile Energy Storing & Charging in 3 Sizes 210 kWh, 420 kWh & 630 kWh](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/xos-mobilizes-mobile-energy-storing-charging-in-3-sizes-210-kwh-420-kwh-630-kwh/) - Xos, a California-based maker of electric commercial vehicles and charging equipment, on Monday introduced three new versions of its mobile energy storage system, a move aimed at lowering one of the most persistent barriers to fleet electrification: charging infrastructure that is slow to build and costly to install. The expanded lineup of the company’s Xos
- [Connected Car News: Samsara, Leopard Imaging, Digitial.ai, Anello Photonics, Neusoft, Cerence, Volvo & Google](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/connected-car-news-samsara-leopard-imaging-digitial-ai-anello-photonics-neusoft-cerence-volvo-google/) - In connected car news are Samsara, Leopard Imaging, Digitial.ai, Anello Photonics, Neusoft, Cerence, Volvo and Google. Dash Cams Deliver Rapid ROI for U.S. Public Sector Fleets Samsara Inc. released new research demonstrating that AI-enabled dash cams provide a fast and measurable return on investment for U.S. public sector agencies by reducing claims, lowering insurance costs,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: GIBO, Waymo & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-gibo-waymo-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are GIBO, Waymo & Tesla. GIBO Advances Unified AI GIBO Holdings Ltd. announced the next phase of its AI mobility roadmap, advancing its GIBO.ai Calculation Engine into a unified, cross-domain intelligence stack designed to support progressively autonomous air and ground mobility systems. Building on strong partner response to its
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Honda, Princeton NuEnergy, Mouser, ChargePoint, Avis & GM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ev-battery-charging-news-honda-princeton-nuenergy-mouser-chargepoint-avis-gm/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Honda, Princeton NuEnergy, Mouser, ChargePoint, Avis and GM. Honda & Princeton NuEnergy Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Honda Motor Co. and Princeton NuEnergy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaboration on next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, aiming to strengthen a circular battery materials supply chain and support U.S.
- [Volvo EX60 Redefines Electric SUVs with 400 mi range & 800 Volts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/volvo-ex60-redefines-electric-suvs-with-400-mi-range-800-volts/) - The all-electric mid-size EX60 promises record range, fast charging, advanced AI, and family-friendly design, signaling Volvo’s push to make EVs practical and compelling for mainstream buyers. A Game-Changing Electric SUV When Volvo unveiled the EX60 earlier this year, it was billed as a transformative model — not just another electric vehicle, but one designed to
- [Best Vehicle Buys & Values for 2026: Nissan LEAF, Hyundai, Toyota, Ford & Kia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/best-vehicle-buys-values-for-2026-nissan-leaf-hyundai-toyota-ford-kia/) - After a year spent driving, testing and comparing nearly every new and redesigned vehicle sold in the United States, Kelley Blue Book has named its picks for the 2026 Best Buy Awards, an annual effort to help consumers navigate an increasingly crowded and complex car market. Now in its 12th year, the awards reflect how
- [New Jersey Gets Tough on Safety and e-Bike Licensing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/new-jersey-gets-tough-on-safety-and-e-bike-licensing/) - Governor Phil Murphy has signed sweeping new legislation that fundamentally changes how electric bicycles are regulated in New Jersey, effectively treating all e-bikes as motorized bicycles under state law. The measure introduces mandatory registration, licensing, and insurance requirements for every category of e-bike, significantly expanding oversight beyond the previous tiered classification system. Under the new
- [Connected Car News: Subaru, DMP, Visteon, TomTom, Seeing Machines, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, AECC, HARMAN, Wolfspeed, Mativ, Miru & TrustPoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/connected-car-news-subaru-dmp-visteon-tomtom-seeing-machines-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-aecc-harman-wolfspeed-mativ-miru-trustpoint/) - In connected car news are Subaru, DMP, Visteon, TomTom, Seeing Machines, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, AECC, HARMAN, Wolfspeed, Mativ, Miru and TrustPoint. Next-Generation Digital Car Keys Tested in Silicon Valley The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) launched its sixteenth interoperability “Plugfest” on January 12–16 at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ Palo Alto facility, bringing together leading automakers
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Baidu, PlusAI, Tesla, Waymo, Mercedes, STEER , TIER IV, AEye, Vueron, WeRide, ADRO, NODAR, Pronto & Aeva.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-baidu-plusai-tesla-waymo-mercedes-steer-tier-iv-aeye-vueron-weride-adro-nodar-pronto-aeva/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Baidu, PlusAI, Tesla, Waymo, Mercedes, STEER , TIER IV, AEye, Vueron, WeRide, ADRO, NODAR, Pronto and Aeva. Baidu’s Apollo Go Goes in Abu Dhabi Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing unit, Apollo Go, has officially launched a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi in partnership with UAE-based AutoGo, marking
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Rivian, Sensata, EVGo & Energy Hub](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ev-battery-charging-news-rivian-sensata-evgo-energy-hub/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Rivian, Sensata, EVGo and Energy Hub. There have been some EV stories this week: 2027 Chevrolet Bolt America’s Cheapest EV @Dealerships Why EV Battery Lives are Degrading–Fast Charging, Climate & Usage GM, Telsa, Mini Cooper, Ford F-Series Top Loyalty Awards Fixing The Great EV Divide—Good & Bad News
- [2027 Chevrolet Bolt America’s Cheapest EV @Dealerships](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/2027-chevrolet-bolt-americas-cheapest-ev-dealerships/) - General Motors has officially revived one of its most beloved electric vehicles with the introduction of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, and the automotive world is taking notice. With a starting price under $30,000, this all-new Bolt is poised to become the cheapest new electric vehicle available in the United States, undercutting rivals and bringing truly
- [2026 Mazda CX_5 Priced with More Room & Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/2026-mazda-cx_5-priced-with-more-room-tech/) - Mazda’s best-selling vehicle is coming back with more room to breathe — and a higher-tech personality. The redesigned 2026 CX-5, now in its third generation, will arrive at dealerships in the coming months with a starting price of $29,990, Mazda said on Tuesday. The compact crossover, which has been the company’s top seller in the
- [Why EV Battery Lives are Degrading--Fast Charging, Climate & Usage](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/why-ev-battery-lives-are-degrading-fast-charging-temperatures-chemistries/) - The promise of electric vehicles has always included a simple calculation: Buy an EV, and its battery should last the life of the car. But as the electric revolution accelerates and drivers increasingly rely on ultra-fast charging stations, a more complex picture is emerging about what actually wears down these crucial power sources. A comprehensive
- [GM, Telsa, Mini Cooper, Ford F-Series Top Loyalty Awards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/gm-telsa-mini-cooper-ford-f-series-top-loyalty-awards/) - General Motors and Tesla, two companies that embody sharply different visions of the automobile’s future, once again emerged as the industry’s most successful keepers of customers. On Wednesday, S&P Global Mobility announced the winners of its 30th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards at the Detroit Auto Show, honoring brands that persuaded buyers not only to return
- [US Car Buyers Are More Loyal to Brands Since 2020](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/us-car-buyers-are-more-loyal-to-brands-since-2020/) - U.S. drivers remained more loyal to their car brands in 2025 than at any point in the past five years, even as higher prices and shifting government policies unsettled the auto market, according to a new analysis by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The firm’s annual automotive brand loyalty study found that 51.4 percent of American vehicle
- [Fixing The Great EV Divide---Good & Bad News Survey](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/fixing-the-great-ev-divide-good-bad-news-survey/) - As President Donald Trump prepares to visit Detroit this week—addressing the Detroit Economic Club and touring a Ford Motor Company plant at the opening of the North American International Auto Show—a new national study suggests that Americans’ attitudes toward electric vehicles are quietly shifting. Resistance among Republicans is easing, the research finds, even as anxieties
- [The Best Ultimate Analysis of the Future Automotive, Autonomous, AI & Mobility Trends @CES2026](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/the-best-ultimate-analysis-of-the-future-automotive-autonomous-ai-mobility-trends-ces2026/) - CES 2026 has come and gone, but the technology unveiled in Las Vegas from January 6-9 will affect the automotive industry for years to come. It declared that the age of the AI-defined vehicle has arrived. The Las Vegas Convention Center became ground zero for a fundamental shift in how vehicles are conceived, designed, and
- [Top Automotive and Autonomous News from @CES2025: NIVIDIA, BMW, ZF, Qualcomm, LG, aiMotive, Here, Sony Honda Mobility, Bosch, Donut Lab & Quectel](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/top-automotive-and-autonomous-news-from-ces2025-nividia-bmw-zf-qualcomm-lg-aimotive-here-sony-honda-mobility-bosch-donut-lab-quectel/) - The top automotive stories from CES came from NIVIDIA, BMW, ZF, Qualcomm, LG, aiMotive, Here, Sony Honda Mobility, Bosch, Donut Lab and Quectel. NVIDIA unveils Alpamayo open-source AI stack for autonomous driving NVIDIA introduced Alpamayo, an open-source Vision-Language-Action (VLA) AI model family designed to accelerate safe, reasoning-based autonomous vehicle development. Built on a 10-billion-parameter architecture,
- [@CES2026 #4 Hyundai Mobis, Qualcomm, Neolix, aiMotive, MotorTrend, DXC, Tianma, Nebula, Autolink, ReinOCS & AUTOCRYPT](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ces2026-4-hyundai-mobis-qualcomm-neolix-aimotive-motortrend-dxc-tianma-nebula-autolink-reinocs-autocrypt/) - At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, today, there were more announcements today, following our pre-CES guide, CES Two, CES AI/Autonomous, and CES 3. There were announcements from Hyundai Mobis, Qualcomm, Neolix, aiMotive, MotorTrend, DXC, Tianma, Nebula, Autolink, ReinOCS and AUTOCRYPT. Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm Next-Gen SDV & ADAS Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm Technologies have signed
- [@CES2026 #5 News: Tensor, Karsan, Visteon, Cinemo, Oshkosh, Motive, Agnik & Geely](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ces2026-5-news-tensor-karsan-visteon-cinemo-oshkosh-motive-agnik-geely/) - CES is almost over but still since our pre-CES guide, CES Two, CES AI/Autonomous, CES 3, and CES 4 there is more news. Today there were even more announcements from Tensor, Karsan, Visteon, Cinemo, Oshkosh, Motive, Agnik and Geely. Tensor Open-Sources OpenTau Tensor announced the open-source release of OpenTau (τ), a scalable and reproducible AI
- [@CES2025 #3: AUTOCRYPT, LG Electronics, Teledyne LeCroy, Synopsys, Visteon, Elektrobit, Hesai, ANELLO Photonics, Innoviz, TCS, SiMa.ai, Garmin, Garmin, Tianma, Kyocera, Oshkosh, AUMOVIO, AEye, SMK Electronics, Aeva & OMNIVISION.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ces2025-3-autocrypt-lg-electronics-teledyne-lecroy-synopsys-visteon-elektrobit-hesai-anello-photonics-innoviz-tcs-sima-ai-garmin-garmin-tianma-kyocera-oshkosh-aumovio-aeye-smk-ele/) - So far we have published the totally complete guide to CES, CES Two and CES AI/Autonomous. Today there were announcements from AUTOCRYPT, LG Electronics, Teledyne LeCroy, Synopsys, Visteon, Elektrobit, Hesai, ANELLO Photonics, Innoviz, TCS, SiMa.ai, Garmin, Garmin, Tianma, Kyocera, Oshkosh, AUMOVIO, AEye, SMK Electronics, Aeva and OMNIVISION. AUTOCRYPT Automotive-CIS Standard for Software-Defined Vehicles AUTOCRYPT unveiled
- [@CES2026 Jan. 5 Auto, Autonomous, AI, Mobility: Sony Honda, Bosch, Hyundai, NVIDIA,, Lucid, Nuro, Uber, NXP, Teledyne FLIR OEM, MulticoreWare, Qualcomm & TIER IV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ces2025-jan-5-auto-autonomous-ai-mobility-sony-honda-bosch-hyundai-nvidia-lucid-nuro-uber-nxp-teledyne-flir-oem-multicoreware-qualcomm-tier-iv/) - CES 2026 in Las Vegas is showcasing the latest breakthroughs in mobility, automotive technology, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, bringing together global innovators, exhibitors and industry leaders to demonstrate how next-generation AI and robotics are reshaping vehicles and transportation ecosystems. There was news announced by Sony Honda, Bosch, Hyundai, NVIDIA,, Lucid, Nuro, Uber, NXP, Teledyne
- [CES Roundup: Definitive Guide to Automotive Technology at CES 2026](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ces-roundup-definitive-guide-to-automotive-technology-at-ces-2026/) - CES 2026--January 6–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, returns as the world's most influential technology event and the premier global stage for automotive innovation. Hosted at the expansive Las Vegas Convention Center and spanning multiple venues across the city, CES brings together the entire mobility ecosystem—from established automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to cutting-edge startups and
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News:  XPEENG, Seeing Machines, Waymo, Pony.ai & CA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-av-news-are-xpeeng-seeing-machines-waymo-pony-ai-ca/) - This is just one part of the autonomous and self-driving vehicle news this week, we have a definitive round-up and an updated round-up Two of CES autonomous/ai news. In other AV news are XPEENG, Seeing Machines, Waymo, Pony.ai and CA. XPENG and Peking University Paper XPENG, in collaboration with Peking University, has had its paper
- [@CES Round-up Two: Automotive, AI and Autonomous](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/01/ces-round-up-two-automotive-ai-and-autonomous/) - We originally published a definitive guide to CES 2026 automotive, AI and autonomous, last week. Here is an updated list of must see events from CES and some new announcements. For full automotive and autonomous, read our first round-up and then click over here: MUST-SEE KEYNOTES Monday, January 5 6:30 PM — AMD Chair &
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: TIER IV, Volkswagen, Uber, Innoviz & Harman](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tier-iv-volkswagen-uber-innoviz-harman/) - In autonomous and self-driving news are TIER IV, Volkswagen, Uber, Innoviz and Harman. Japan Backs TIER IV TIER IV, a leader in open-source autonomous driving software, has been selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to lead a project aimed at strengthening the country’s industrial competitiveness in autonomous vehicles. The initiative
- [Don't Sign Uber Ballot Petition Warns Consumer Watchdog Waives Injured Rights](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/dont-sign-uber-ballot-petition-warns-consumer-watchdog-waives-injured-rights/) - As Californians move through the holiday season, Uber has begun circulating a statewide ballot petition that consumer advocates say would sharply curtail the rights of people injured in car accidents — a timing and tactic that has drawn fierce criticism from Consumer Watchdog, a Los Angeles–based nonprofit. Jamie Court, the organization’s president, said the measure
- [Connected Car News: FTC, Uber, GM, Apple, Panasonic Automotive, Mobitera, Mitsubishi Electric, Drako Tech, Diodes, Eagle Electronics, Seeing Machines, CoLab, NVIDIA & FPT](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/connected-car-news-ftc-uber-gm-apple-panasonic-automotive-mobitera-mitsubishi-electric-drako-tech-diodes-eagle-electronics-seeing-machines-colab-nvidia-fpt/) - In connected car news are FTC, Uber, GM, Apple, Panasonic Automotive, Mobitera, Mitsubishi Electric, Drako Tech, Diodes, Eagle Electronics, Seeing Machines, CoLab, NVIDIA and FPT. FTC Lawsuit Against Uber The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, joined by 21 states and the District of Columbia, has filed an amended lawsuit against Uber alleging widespread deceptive billing and
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Tesla, TIER IV, Onsemi &  GlobalFoundries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-tesla-tier-iv-onsemi-globalfoundries/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Tesla, TIER IV, Onsemi and GlobalFoundries. Waymo Robotaxis Block Traffic During SF Power Outage During a widespread power outage in San Francisco caused by a substation fire, tens of thousands of residents lost electricity and traffic signals went dark. The blackout disrupted normal road infrastructure, leaving intersections
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Ford, VW, Verdek, RippleOn Energy, Lucid, Workhorse, Electrify America, GreenPower, Orbia, Factorial & ChargePoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ev-battery-charging-news-ford-vw-verdek-rippleon-energy-lucid-workhorse-electrify-america-greenpower-orbia-factorial-chargepoint/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Ford,Volkswagen,Verdek,RippleOn Energy,Lucid,Workhorse,Electrify America,GreenPower,Orbia,Factorial & ChargePoint. Ford Discontinues F-150 Lightning Ford has confirmed that production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning will end this year, marking the conclusion of the truck’s three-and-a-half-year run. While the Lightning was intended to bring Ford’s iconic F-150 line into the electric era, the company
- [Hyundai & Kia Will Retrofit Millions of Cars with Free Anti-Theft Devices](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/hyundai-kia-will-retrofit-millions-of-cars-with-free-anit-theft-devices/) - Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Tuesday that they will retrofit millions of vehicles in the United States with new anti-theft hardware, a sweeping move aimed at curbing a wave of car thefts that spread nationwide after vulnerabilities were widely shared on social media. Under an agreement with a bipartisan coalition of 35
- [Warning! Year-End Holidays Among Deadliest Times on U.S. Roads](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/warning-year-end-holidays-among-deadliest-times-on-u-s-roads/) - The year-end holiday stretch between Christmas and New Year’s consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous periods on U.S. roads. Traffic safety experts warn that a combination of impaired driving, fatigue, and heavier travel volumes significantly increases the risk of crashes that result in serious injuries or fatalities. According to the National Road Safety
- [CA Cuts Emissions 3%, Getting Better But Not Enough](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ca-cuts-emissions-3-getting-better-but-not-enough/) - California recorded one of the steepest single-year declines in climate pollution in its history in 2023, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent in a year when the state’s economy continued to expand. According to newly released data, the drop was exceeded only during the economic upheaval of the Great Recession in 2009 and the
- [Connected Car News: STRADVISION, Motive, Wolfspeed, Toyota, AECC, Audi, UST, Italdesign & OCTO](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/connected-car-news-stradvision-motive-wolfspeed-toyota-aecc-audi-ust-italdesign-octo/) - In connected car news are STRADVISION, Motive, Wolfspeed, Toyota, AECC, Audi, UST, Italdesign and OCTO. STRADVISION Hybrid Cloud Roadmap for Next-Generation Vehicle Perception At AWS re:Invent 2025 in Las Vegas, STRADVISION announced a new technology roadmap focused on transforming its data operations for autonomous driving development. Led by Insu Kim, Head of the company’s Data
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Uber, Rivian, SANY, Pony.ai, Aurora, Detmar Logistics, Foretellix, Voxel51, Stellantis, Bolt, Mobileye, HOLON, PTC, Zoox & T-Mobile](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-uber-rivian-sany-pony-ai-aurora-detmar-logistics-foretellix-voxel51-stellantis-bolt-mobileye-holon-ptc-zoox-t-mobile/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Uber, Rivian, SANY, Pony.ai, Aurora, Detmar Logistics, Foretellix, Voxel51, Stellantis, Bolt, Mobileye, HOLON, PTC, Zoox and T-Mobile. Uber Aims for Global Robotaxi Network 2026 Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company expects to offer robotaxi services in more than 10 countries by late 2026, positioning Uber as a
- [Kia Details the New Kia Seltos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/kia-details-the-new-kia-seltos/) - Kia introduced the latest generation of its Seltos subcompact SUV, unveiling a model that the company says reflects a more mature design language, refined driving character and a broader interpretation of how a small sport-utility vehicle can fit into modern life. The second-generation Seltos arrives as a global product of strategic importance for the brand,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Blue Current, Lucid, Emobi, Flipturn, Scania, XCharge, UNIGRID, AmpUp, & Gilbarco Veeder-Root](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ev-battery-charging-news-blue-current-lucid-emobi-flipturn-scania-xcharge-unigrid-ampup-gilbarco-veeder-root/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Blue Current, Lucid, Emobi, Flipturn, Scania, XCharge, UNIGRID, AmpUp, and Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Blue Current Secures $80M+ for Solid-State Batteries Blue Current, a leader in silicon solid-state battery technology, has raised more than $80 million in a Series D extension round led by Amazon, with additional investment from Koch
- [Rivian Autonomy Processor & Driving Coming for $2.5 K or $49.99 a mo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/rivian-autonomy-processor-driving-coming-for-2-5-k-or-49-99-a-mo/) - Rivian on Thursday used its first-ever Autonomy & AI Day in Palo Alto to showcase a sweeping slate of advances the automaker says will define its next chapter in electric mobility. In a presentation that blended Silicon Valley ambition with Detroit-style engineering grit, the company introduced its own custom silicon, laid out a detailed roadmap
- [Mini, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan Top ICE Apps: Consumers Want Garage Door Opens & Smartphone Keys](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/mini-kia-hyundai-nissan-top-ice-apps-consumers-want-garage-door-opens-smartphone-keys/) - J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. OEM ICE App Report, a study that offers a close look at how owners of internal combustion engine vehicles are engaging with the mobile apps provided by their automakers. The findings suggest that while usage continues to rise, overall satisfaction remains uneven—held back by recurring connectivity problems, sluggish response
- [Mercedes-Benz Holidays with Love Donates eSprinter Vans to Nonprofits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/mercedes-benz-holidays-with-love-donates-esprinter-vans-to-nonprofits/) - Mercedes-Benz USA announced the return of its annual “Holidays With Love” campaign, an expansive seasonal initiative that this year places a spotlight on electric mobility and community engagement. As part of the 2025 edition of its “12 Days of Christmas” program, the company is donating all-electric eSprinter vans to a dozen organizations across the country,
- [Californians Pay TOOOOOO Much At Gas Pumps $59 Billion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/californians-are-toooooo-much-at-gas-pumps-59-billion/) - At a California Energy Commission business meeting on Wednesday, consumer and environmental advocates sharply criticized the oil industry’s resistance to market reforms, pointing to new state findings that Californians have paid an estimated $59 billion more for gasoline over the past decade than consumers elsewhere in the country. The figure, drawn from the commission’s 2024
- [Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Honda & Acura Lead in Long-Term Reliability of Used Cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/lexus-toyota-mazda-honda-acura-lead-in-long-term-reliability-of-used-cars/) - A new analysis by Consumer Reports, examining the dependability of 5- to 10-year-old vehicles across 26 automotive brands, suggests that shoppers can significantly reduce the likelihood of costly repairs by focusing their search on certain manufacturers. At a time when high new-car prices, inflation, and tariffs continue to push many buyers toward the used-car market,
- [Connected Car News: UbiRider, S-CORE, Infineon, Electreon, Vector, Mercedes, Harman, Wipro, Nvidia, Synopsys,](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/connected-car-news-you-said-find-information-about-p-o-r-t-homeless-services-in-pasadeana-and-write-a-one-paragrpah-summary-of-their-work-and-contact-information-chatgpt-said-heres-a-summ/) - In connected car news are Seeing Machines, UbiRider, S-CORE, Infineon, Electreon, Vector, Mercedes, Harman, Wipro, Nvidia and Synopsys. UbiRider Earns PCI Certification UbiRider, creator of the integrated UbiRider Platform for transit payments and operations, has achieved PCI DSS certification, confirming that its open-loop payment processing for bank cards and mobile wallets meets the highest industry
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Wayve, Waymo, Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics, Innoviz, MathWorks, MATLAB, Simulink, Ainstein, Uber, Avride, , Aeva, Nexar & Apex](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-wayve-waymo-daimler-truck-torc-robotics-innoviz-mathworks-matlab-simulink-ainstein-uber-avride-aeva-nexar-apex/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Wayve, Waymo, Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics, Innoviz, MathWorks, MATLAB, Simulink, Ainstein, Uber, Avride, , Aeva, Nexar & Apex. Wayve Acquires Quality Match Wayve, a leader in Embodied AI for autonomous driving, has acquired Quality Match, a German startup specializing in data quality assurance for computer vision and AI
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Electrify America, Simon, Hyundai Motor Group, Air Liquide, SparkCharge, MassCEC, Zipcar & EVgo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ev-battery-charging-news-electrify-america-simon-hyundai-motor-group-air-liquide-sparkcharge-masscec-zipcar-evgo/) - IN EV, charging an battery news are Electrify America, Simon, Hyundai Motor Group, Air Liquide, SparkCharge, MassCEC, Zipcar and EVgo. Electrify America & Simon Hyper-Fast Charging Electrify America and Simon have expanded their long-running partnership, surpassing 500 Hyper-Fast EV chargers across 105 charging stations at Simon shopping centers in 27 U.S. states and two Canadian
- [Subaru/BMW Top Best Top Automotive Brands from Consumer Reports](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/subaru-bmw-top-best-top-automotive-brands-from-consumer-reports/) - In a year when the average price of a new car has climbed past $50,000 for the first time, Consumer Reports has released its 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card, offering one of the most comprehensive looks yet at vehicle quality, reliability, and owner satisfaction. The rankings, drawn from extensive testing and survey data, arrive at
- [Honda's 50th US Anniversary](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/hondas-50th-us-anniversary/) - Honda is celebrating 50 years of research and development (R&D) in the United States, honoring the efforts of Honda associates and engineers who continue to research, design and develop innovative products and technologies that have shaped mobility and advanced the American auto industry. Since establishing its first U.S. R&D facility in Southern California in 1975,
- [Toyota Shrinks Ecological Footprint in US, Canada & Mexico](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/toyota-shrinks-ecological-footprint-in-us-canada-mexico/) - Toyota Motor North America on Tuesday released its 2025 North American Environmental Sustainability Report, an annual accounting of the company’s progress toward shrinking its ecological footprint across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The report arrives as the automaker faces intensifying pressure—from regulators, consumers and its own global leadership—to accelerate its environmental commitments while navigating
- [Ancient Festive 2Century-Old Utah Pinyon Adorned with Solar Lights to Draw Off-Roaders to Moab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/ancient-festive-20century-old-utah-tree-adorned-with-solar-lights-to-draw-off-roaders-to-moab/) - This December, the Moab Office of Tourism is introducing a holiday tradition that stands apart from the season’s usual spectacle. Instead of towering evergreens or glittering city displays, Moab’s celebration centers on a single wild pinyon pine—an ancient tree whose presence speaks softly to those willing to pause and listen. In the Sand Flats Recreation
- [USPS Goes Clean with EVs -- Faster & Cleaner than Santa--Maybe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/12/usps-goes-clean-with-evs-faster-cleaner-than-santa-maybe/) - The U.S. Postal Service says it is entering the 2025 holiday season with a modernized network, expanded automation, one of the largest deployments of new electric delivery trucks in federal history which may be cleaner that Santa's magic oats, cookie, stardust and carrot fed reindeer.... The United States Postal Service, which has spent nearly $20
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News: Pony.ai, Zoox and Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-pony-ai-zoox-and-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Pony.ai, Zoox and Tesla: Pony.ai & Sunlight Mobility Asset-Light Robotaxis Pony.ai announced a major expansion of its partnership with Sunlight Mobility, adopting an asset-light model that allows the mobility platform to fund Pony.ai’s Gen-7 Robotaxi fleet. The first vehicles will launch in Guangzhou before the end of 2025,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: GreenPower, Pure Lithium & SunCoast Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ev-battery-charging-news-greenpower-pure-lithium-suncoast-charging/) - In EV, battery and charging news are GreenPower, Pure Lithium and SunCoast Charging. NJ ZIP Incentives for GreenPower GreenPower Motor Company announced that its full Class 4 EV Star lineup—including the Passenger Van, Mobility Plus, ReeferX, Cab & Chassis, Stakebed, and Utility Truck—is now eligible for major incentives under New Jersey’s newly reopened Zero-Emission Incentive
- [Connected Car News: VW, Diodes, Aeva, Flexsys, Google & Eclipse](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/connected-car-news-vw-diodes-aeva-flexsys-google-eclipse/) - In connected car news are VW, Diodes, Aeva, Flexsys, Google and Eclipse. VW watchOS & Wear OS Apps Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce smartwatch integration for myVW app users, giving customers quick, on-the-go access to essential vehicle functions directly from their watchOS or Wear OS smartwatches. Available for most MY20+ ICE and
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving News: Zoox, Waymo, Pony.ai, WeRide, Boca Raton, REE Automotive, TIER IV, TERN, Tesla, DeepRoute.ai & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/autonomous-self-driving-news-zoox-waymo-pony-ai-weride-boca-raton-ree-automotive-tier-iv-tern-tesla-deeproute-ai-weride/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicles news are Zoox, Waymo, Pony.ai, WeRide, Boca Raton, REE Automotive, TIER IV, TERN, Tesla, DeepRoute.ai, WeRide, Zoox Expands Robotaxis in San Fran. Amazon-owned Zoox has begun offering free robotaxi rides to select San Francisco residents, marking a significant step in its bid to compete with Waymo. The service is limited
- [EV Battery & Charging News: Blink Charging, Driivz, Ava Community Energy, Electreon, Refuel EV Solutions, Socorro & Wallbox](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ev-battery-charging-news-blink-charging-driivz-ava-community-energy-electreon-refuel-ev-solutions-socorro-wallbox/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Blink Charging, Driivz, Ava Community Energy, Electreon, Refuel EV Solutions, Socorro and Wallbox. Sourcewell Contract for Blink Charging Blink Charging has been awarded a multi-year Sourcewell contract, effective through September 18, 2029, with the option for three additional one-year extensions. The agreement allows more than 50,000 government, education,
- [AI Influences Car Buying & Shopping Says Cars.com Study](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ai-influences-car-buying-shopping-says-cars-com-study/) - CHICAGO — Following the launch of its AI-powered search tool, Carson™, Cars.com Inc. reported on Wednesday that artificial intelligence was increasingly shaping how Americans bought vehicles. According to a company survey of in-market shoppers and recent buyers, 44 percent of consumers said they had used AI-powered car search tools on marketplaces like Cars.com to guide
- [Female Test Dummies Ready to Drive Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/female-test-dummies-ready-to-drive-safety/) - Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy unveiled on Thursday the design for a first-of-its-kind, advanced female crash-test dummy, known as the THOR‑05F. The initiative marked a significant step by the department to address the higher injury rates that women experience in certain types of automobile collisions. For decades, crash-testing had relied primarily on the Hybrid
- [@LAAutoShow Round-Up: Rain, Scout Motors, Kia, Hyundai, Honda, Lucid, Alfa Romeo, Nissan, Genesis, Nissan, Honda, NACTOY & Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/laautoshow-round-up-rain-scout-motors-kia-hyundai-honda-lucid-alfa-romeo-nissan-genesis-nissan-honda-nactoy-hyundai/) - The 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show kicked off today with AutoMobility LA, the show's official media and industry preview day at the Los Angeles Convention Center. From all-new SUVs and electric vehicles to rugged off-road concepts and prestigious awards announcements, here's everything that made headlines on day one. News includes these companies Kia, Hyundai, Honda,
- [Drive into the Future @LAAutoshow with Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, RAM, Rivian, Subaru & Toyota](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/drive-into-the-future-laautoshow-with-alfa-romeo-fiat-dodge-jepp-kia-ram-rivian-subaru-toyota/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show will turn the LA convention center into an expansive proving ground for new cars. This year, organizers say more than 50 vehicles will be available for visitors to drive or ride — a scale of direct, hands-on access that few auto shows anywhere attempt. Running from Nov. 21 to 30,
- [Bye-Bye Bollinger (Mullen) Cash Burned Out--Employees, Debtors Not Paid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/bye-bye-bollinger-mullen-cash-burned-out-employees-debtors-not-paid/) - Bollinger Motors is reportedly in deep financial distress. The Drive reports, quoting a Detroit Free Press story, that the Oak Park, Michigan-based EV truck maker has apparently stopped paying its bills—and, alarmingly, its own employees claim they haven’t been paid in weeks. According to The Drive, the company’s COO informed staff in late October via
- [Take a Minute, Make a Plan Says MADD & Diageo NA: Keep Thanksgiving Safe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/take-a-minute-make-a-plan-says-madd-diageo-na-keep-thanksgiving-safe/) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving opened the second year of its holiday safety campaign on Wednesday, urging Americans to take a moment before their Thanksgiving celebrations to arrange a sober ride home — a small step the group says can save lives during one of the busiest and most perilous travel periods of the year. The
- [2026 Jeep Recon Fully EV--Fully Trail-Rated First & Foremost](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/2026-jeep-recon-fully-ev-fully-trail-rated-first-foremost/) - Jeep is charting a new course with the introduction of the 2026 Jeep Recon, the brand’s first fully electric, Trail Rated sport-utility vehicle and one of the first of its kind in the industry. The company says the model, engineered from the ground up as an EV, aims to merge Jeep’s storied off-road credentials with
- [Lexus LX Oz-Style with Pink/Green Accents--Wicked for Good?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/lexus-lx-oz-style-with-pink-green-accent-wicked-for-good/) - Ahead of the New York City premiere of Wicked: For Good, the final chapter in Universal Pictures’ blockbuster musical franchise, Lexus rolled out a theatrical surprise of its own. Parked outside Lincoln Center, shimmering under the late-autumn light, was a custom-wrapped Lexus LX that looked as if it had driven straight out of Oz —
- [Connected Car News: IonQ, U of Chicago, LoJack, Seeing Machines, Bosch, Teradar & Harman](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/connected-car-news-ionq-u-of-chicago-lojack-seeing-machines-bosch-teradar-harman/) - In connected car news are IonQ, University of Chicago, LoJack, Seeing Machines, Bosch, Teradar and Harman. IonQ & U of Chicago Launch IonQ Center IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing, announced a strategic partnership with the University of Chicago to establish the IonQ Center for Engineering and Science on campus. The initiative includes
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News:](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-14/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Z Advanced Computing, Baidu, Apollo Go, AutoGo, Perrone Robotics, Waymo, S-E-A, Ford, StradVision, AMD, NTT, Z Advanced Computing Z Advanced Computing’s AI Recognized fro Level-5 Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC), a Cognitive Explainable-AI (CXAI) startup, has been praised by Auto Connected Car and Investors Hangout for developing AI
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Wallbox, Aptera, Toyota, PowerFlex, JOLT, GreenPower, Terawatt, Kia, PG&E, Nissan, Fermata Energy, Harbinger, FedEx, ChargePoint, SparkCharge, VW, Rivian & Wallbox](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ev-battery-charging-news-wallbox-aptera-toyota-powerflex-jolt-greenpower-terawatt-kia-pge-nissan-fermata-energy-harbinger-fedex-chargepoint-sparkcharge-vw-rivian-wallbox/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Wallbox, Aptera, Toyota, PowerFlex, JOLT, GreenPower, Terawatt, Kia, PG&E, Nissan, Fermata Energy, Harbinger, FedEx, ChargePoint, SparkCharge, VW, Rivian and Wallbox. Wallbox Unveils Supernova PowerRing Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) announced the launch of Supernova PowerRing, a next-generation modular fast-charging system delivering up to 400 kW per vehicle and 720 kW
- [New 2026 Huyundai NEXO Debut More Gross Output Art of Steel](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/new-2026-huyundai-nexo-debut-more-gross-output-art-of-steel/) - SEOUL, November 11, 2025 — Hyundai Motor Company is preparing to make a bold new statement in hydrogen mobility with the global debut of the next-generation NEXO, its flagship fuel cell electric vehicle, set for early 2026. The automaker invited international media to Korea this week for an exclusive preview of the redesigned FCEV, highlighting
- [Hyundai AutoEver Personal Data Breached-Check Your Credit Score & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/hyundai-auotever-personal-data-breached-check-your-credit-score-more/) - Hyundai AutoEver America, LLC (HAEA), the U.S. IT services affiliate of the Hyundai Motor Group that supports the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, revealed that its systems were breached this past spring, potentially exposing sensitive personal data tied to approximately 2.7 million vehicles and their owners. In response Hyundai is offering free credit monitoring for
- [Kia Brings Pixar Magic & Disney Worlds Themes to Kia Dashboards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/kia-brings-pixar-magic-disney-worlds-themes-to-kia-dashboards/) - Kia is redefining the in-car experience with a digital collaboration that brings beloved entertainment worlds—Pixar, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic—directly to its vehicles. Through the Kia Connect Store, drivers can now personalize their cabins with Display Themes inspired by cinematic favorites like Toy Story, The Avengers, and The Mandalorian, transforming daily drives into
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Evolectric, AFLC, CALSTART, OneD Battery Sciences, Putailai, Asahi Kasei, EAS Batteries, PowerFlex, LA County, Schaeffler, Blink Charging & ChargePoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ev-battery-charging-news-evolectric-aflc-calstart-oned-battery-sciences-putailai-asahi-kasei-eas-batteries-powerflex-la-county-schaeffler-blink-charging-chargepoint/) - In, EV, battery and charging news are Evolectric, AFLC, CALSTART, OneD Battery Sciences, Putailai, Asahi Kasei, EAS Batteries, PowerFlex, LA County, Schaeffler, Blink Charging & ChargePoint. Evolectric, AFLC & CALSTART Deliver First CircularEV Truck Evolectric, Alternative Fuel Leasing Company (AFLC), and CALSTART—administrator of CARB’s Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) program—have achieved a major milestone in expanding
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Holman, Beep, Foretellix & Parallel Domain.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-holman-beep-foretellix-parallel-domain/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Holman, Beep, Foretellix and Parallel Domain. Waymo Expands in U.S. Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., announced plans to deploy its robotaxi service in three new U.S. cities — Las Vegas, San Diego and Detroit — in 2026, marking its largest geographic expansion to date. Alongside
- [Next-Gen Honda Hybrid & Electric Tech Revealed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/next-gen-honda-hybrid-electric-tech-revealed/) - TOKYO — Honda Motor Co. held a high-profile Honda Automotive Technology Workshop on October 29, 2025, offering a glimpse into its vision for the next generation of electrified vehicles, slated for launch in the latter half of the decade. The company highlighted a suite of new technologies designed to enhance driving performance, improve fuel efficiency,
- [Review of Reviews Polestar 4--More Tech and Less Windows---SUV EV Coupe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/review-of-reviews-polestar-4-more-tech-and-less-windows-suv-ev-coupe/) - The Polestar 4 has ignited one of the most unusual design debates in modern automotive history: its complete lack of a rear window. Instead of a traditional glass pane, the Swedish-Chinese electric automaker replaced the view behind with a roof-mounted HD camera that projects a live feed onto a digital rearview mirror. U.S. reviewers have
- [Tariffs Spur Car Buying & Satisfaction:  Porsche, Mazda & Buick](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/tariffs-spur-car-buying-satisfaction-porsche-mazda-buick/) - Tariffs are reshaping how Americans buy cars—but not necessarily dampening their satisfaction. According to the newly released J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, 36 percent of new-vehicle shoppers said tariffs affected their buying decisions, and most of those buyers moved faster than they had planned, locking in purchases ahead of potential price
- [Connected Cars Connect with UWB, NFC & Digital Keys](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/connected-cars-connect-with-uwb-nfc-digital-keys/) - The automobile is evolving into a digital platform, and the transformation is accelerating fast. According to the 2025 Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report from the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), the global auto industry is moving toward a world where connectivity—not horsepower—defines performance. By 2030, Deloitte projects that software-defined vehicles, capable of interacting seamlessly with networks
- [Un-Plug & Park Outside 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe & 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Recalled](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/un-plug-park-outside-2020-2025-jeep-wrangler-4xe-2022-2026-jeep-grand-cherokee-recalled/) - FCA US LLC announced a sweeping recall of more than 320,000 plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicles sold in the United States, citing a potential fire hazard linked to the high-voltage battery system. The recall includes certain model-year 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles — two of the most popular hybrid
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, DeepRoute.ai, Aurora, Uber, NVIDIA, BorgWarner, HOLON, Glīd Technologies, Hyundai Motor Group, ZF & Horizon Robotics.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-deeproute-ai-aurora-uber-nvidia-borgwarner-holon-glid-technologies-hyundai-motor-group-zf-horizon-robotics/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, DeepRoute.ai, Aurora, Uber, NVIDIA, BorgWarner, HOLON, Glīd Technologies, Hyundai Motor Group, ZF & Horizon Robotics. Waymo Robotaxi Kills Beloved Bodega Cat in SF In San Francisco’s Mission Dolores neighborhood, a robotaxi operated by Waymo allegedly ran over a long-time neighborhood cat named KitKat outside Randa’s Market, according
- [Lexus RZ EVs Have More Charging Access & Technology Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/lexus-rz-evs-have-more-charging-access-technology-features/) - Lexus is rolling out a suite of enhancements for its battery electric vehicle lineup, with particular attention to the 2026 RZ models arriving at dealerships this month. The updates, designed to improve convenience, performance, and driver experience, will also extend to owners of 2023–2025 RZ vehicles, reflecting Lexus’s commitment to making the transition to electric
- [Connected Car News: HarmonEyes, Ettifos, STRADVISION, Arm, LG Chem, ZEISS, Opus IVS, Audi, Sony & Volkswagen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/__trashed-9/) - In connected car news are HarmonEyes, Ettifos, STRADVISION, Arm, LG Chem, ZEISS, Opus IVS, Audi, Sony and Volkswagen. HarmonEyes Joins SDVerse HarmonEyes, a pioneer in AI-driven eye-tracking technology, has joined SDVerse, the automotive industry’s first B2B software marketplace, to make its predictive driver monitoring and cognitive state detection tools available to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- [Honda Prelude's New Tune: Hybrid with S+Shift-Coming to America @LAAutoShow?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/honda-prelude-new-tune-hybrid-with-sshift-coming-to-america-laautoshow/) - Honda is poised to reintroduce the Prelude to the U.S. market, reviving a nameplate that once defined the brand’s sporty coupe segment and enjoyed nearly three decades of loyal followings. Since Honda will be exhibiting at the LA Auto Show we are wondering if it will be on display along with other Honda happenings at
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Volkswagen, Hyundai Translead, Bluedot, France, Hyundai, Solid Power, Samsung SDI, BMW, CBS, Rivian, NextStar Energy 7 WattEV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/ev-battery-charging-news-volkswagen-hyundai-translead-bluedot-france-hyundai-solid-power-samsung-sdi-bmw-cbs-rivian-nextstar-energy-7-wattev/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Volkswagen, Hyundai Translead, Bluedot, France, Hyundai, Solid Power, Samsung SDI, BMW, CBS, Rivian, NextStar Energy and WattEV. Volkswagen De-Buzzes- ID. Buzz Production Once one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the decade, Volkswagen’s retro-inspired ID. Buzz electric van has hit a major setback. Despite its nostalgic design
- [Pricing for 2026 Kia Niro HEV: Starts Under 30K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/pricing-for-2026-kia-niro-hev-starts-under-30k/) - Kia America has unveiled pricing and key specifications for the 2026 Kia Niro HEV, the hybrid crossover utility vehicle designed to bridge sustainability with everyday practicality. The announcements reflect both incremental price shifts and sustained ambition in a fiercely competitive compact-CUV hybrid segment. Priceing for 2026 Niro HEV MSRPs (excluding the $1,445 destination fee) are:
- [@LAAutoShow Automobility LA Scheduled: Awards, Honda, Kia, Lucid & Rivian](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/11/laautoshow-automobility-la-scheduled-awards-honda-kia-lucid-rivian/) - LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Auto Show today announced the full schedule for AutoMobility LA 2025, its annual media and industry preview day, taking place Thursday, November 20, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The one-day event kicks off a week of automotive excitement, setting the stage for new vehicle reveals, technology showcases, and conversations that
- [SEMA Round-up: Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan, Honda, Mopar, Hyundai, Tires & FutureTech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/sema-round-up-toyota-infiniti-nissan-honda-mopar-hyundai-tires-futuretech/) - As the aftermarket world descends on Las Vegas for the 2025 SEMA Show, the stage is set for high-drama vehicle builds, performance parts unveilings, and bold concept statements. From reimagined classics to next-generation shop tools, this year’s previews show a strong focus on performance, customization, retro revival, and product innovation. Below are some of the
- [Gen Z is Driving More than Last Year But Still Use Mass Transit, Ride-Hailing & Micromobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/gen-z-is-driving-more-than-last-year-but-still-use-mass-transit-ride-hailing-micromobility/) - According to Enterprise Mobility’s 2025 On the Move mobility survey, Generation Z is driving more frequently than before—quietly reversing the narrative that the youngest generation of adults prefers ride-hailing, public transit, or micromobility over personal vehicles. The survey found that two-thirds of Gen Z respondents now use a private car weekly or more, up to
- [NVIDIA GTC Autonomous & Robotics News; Lucid, Fortellix, International, PlusAI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/nvidia-gtc-autonomous-lucid-fortellix-international-plusai/) - At its GTC conference in Washington, D.C., NVIDIA unveiled a series of partnerships . The company launched its AI Factory for Government, a secure, full-stack platform designed to power mission-critical artificial intelligence across public and regulated sectors. At the same time, NVIDIA announced collaborations with Lucid Group on Level 4 autonomous luxury vehicles, International Motors
- [Nexperia Suspends Basic Microchip Exports from China Is Chip Shortage Coming?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/nexperia-suspends-basic-microchip-exports-from-china-is-chip-shortage-coming/) - An export halt by Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, owned by Chinese electronics group Wingtech Technology Co., has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. The company’s decision to suspend exports from China—reportedly in response to Beijing’s intervention over national security concerns—has drawn attention from governments and automakers alike, raising alarms about the fragility of supply chains
- [Simple Cheap Slate Trucks Will Be Serviced by RepairPal & NACS Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/simple-cheap-slate-trucks-will-be-serviced-by-repairpal/) - Slate Auto with its low-priced Slate Truck is making it name with innovative concepts---a cheap truck and now repair by RepairPal. Developed by American startup Slate Auto, is offering minimalist electric pickup is designed to bring EV ownership within reach for more consumers—without sacrificing utility or personalization. The company plans to launch the Slate Truck
- [AWD, Blind Spot, Power Seats, Parking Sensors, CarPlay & Android Auto--Top Wanted Car Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/awd-blind-spot-power-seats-parking-sensors-carplay-android-auto-top-wanted-car-features/) - When it comes to buying a new car, every shopper has a short list of features they simply can’t live without. A new survey by AutoPacific suggests that for most Americans in 2025, that feature is all-wheel drive. In its latest *Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS)*, AutoPacific surveyed more than 18,000 consumers who plan to
- [Alarming EV Fire at General Motors’ Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/alarming-ev-fire-at-general-motors-advanced-design-studio-in-pasadena/) - A fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at GM’s new design campus in Pasadena, California, bringing a major emergency response and prompting a company investigation. The blaze erupted at the GM Advanced Design California Studio, located near Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard, a roughly 149,000-square-foot facility that opened last year and
- [Connected Car News: Stellantis, Applied Intuition, Vehlo, SiriusXM, Aptiv, LG Electronics, SDVerse, eInfochips, NXP & iDEAL Semiconductor](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/connected-car-news-stellantis-applied-intuition-vehlo-siriusxm-aptiv-lg-electronics-sdverse-einfochips-nxp-ideal-semiconductor/) - In connected car news are Stellantis, Applied Intuition, Vehlo, SiriusXM, Aptiv, LG Electronics, SDVerse, eInfochips, NXP and iDEAL Semiconductor. Stellantis & Applied Intuition Next-Generation Intelligent Infotainment Applied Intuition, a leader in vehicle intelligence software, announced a partnership with Stellantis to deliver intelligent, customizable in-vehicle infotainment across the automaker’s global brands. Leveraging Applied Intuition’s Cabin Intelligence
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: May Mobility, Grab, Nexar, Nauto, Apera AI, Aptiv, Pony.ai, Leopard Imaging, onsemi, KargoBot, Raytron, Uber & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-may-mobility-grab-nexar-nauto-apera-ai-aptiv-pony-ai-leopard-imaging-onsemi-kargobot-raytron-uber-weride/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are May Mobility, Grab, Nexar, Nauto, Apera AI, Aptiv, Pony.ai, Leopard Imaging, onsemi, KargoBot, Raytron, Uber and WeRide May Mobility & Grab Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Southeast Asia May Mobility, a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, has entered a multi-year partnership with Grab Holdings, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, to
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Wallbox, Bidirectional, GM, Dover Fueling, Subaru, Rivian, Amazon, Uber, TOPDON, Ford, Rivian &  Porsche](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/ev-battery-charging-news-wallbox-bidirectional-gm-dover-fueling-subaru-rivian-amazon-uber-topdon-ford-rivian-porsche/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Wallbox, Bidirectional, GM, Dover Fueling, Subaru, Rivian, Amazon, Uber, TOPDON, Ford, Rivian & Porsche. Wallbox/Bidirectional Energy Multi-State Bidirectional Energy, in partnership with Wallbox, has launched North America’s first multi-state bidirectional charging pilot program, enabling electric vehicles to function as flexible home and grid energy resources. The initiative, open
- [SEMA Round-Up: Taiwan Excellence, Rockford Fosgate, Toyota, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Honda, & Stellantis/Mopar,](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/sema-round-up-taiwan-excellence-rockford-fosgate-toyota-toyota-nissan-ford-honda-stellantis-mopar/) - SEMA is coming to Las Vegas November 4-7, here is a round-up of what to expect. News includes, Taiwan Excellence, Rockford Fosgate, Toyota, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Honda, and Stellantis/Mopar, The show features concept vehicles, performance builds, hybrid technology, aftermarket customization, OEM participation, ADAS/advanced tech, car builders/enthusiasts, product reveals, show activations, automotive innovation and industry showcases.
- [Uber Offers Drivers $4,000 Incentive to Drivers to Go Electric](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/uber-offers-drivers-4000-incentive-to-drivers-to-go-electric/) - In a move to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles among its drivers, Uber announced on Wednesday that it will offer $4,000 to those who switch from gas-powered cars to battery-electric vehicles. The rideshare giant also unveiled a rebranding of its eco-friendly service, formerly known as “Uber Green,” to the more explicitly named Uber Electric,
- [Emails, Personalization & Timing Important to Car Buyers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/emails-personalization-timing-important-to-car-buyers/) - LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a major provider of data and analytics for the insurance and automotive industries, has released new findings that illuminate how personalized, well-timed communication can be the deciding factor in building brand loyalty and repeat purchases among U.S. car buyers. The company’s latest U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Mid-Year 2025 Study offers a nuanced
- [California Special Mustang Mach-E-Accents & Tech Upgrades Light-2-Dark](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/california-special-mustang-mach-e-accents-tech-upgrades-light-2-dark/) - Ford is coupling a classic special edition with modern electric innovation, California-Style. The new California Special package, now available on the Mustang Mach-E, brings a sense of West Coast nostalgia to the Mustang. “There is something about the idea of the California spirit that has always been associated with the Mustang brand,” said Kristen Keenan,
- [Connected Car News: Gracenote, Mitsubishi, Keysight, indie Semiconductor, NOVOSENSE, UAES, Innoscience, Nexteer & MIPI Alliance](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/connected-car-news-gracenote-mitsubishi-keysight-indie-semiconductor-novosense-uaes-innoscience-nexteer-mipi-alliance/) - In connected car news are Gracenote, Mitsubishi, Keysight, indie Semiconductor, NOVOSENSE, UAES, Innoscience, Nexteer and MIPI Alliance. Gracenote: In-Car Entertainment a Key Driver A new report from Gracenote, Nielsen’s content data division, reveals that car manufacturers have a major opportunity to strengthen customer loyalty and boost revenue by improving native in-car entertainment systems. The
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Oshkosh, AM General, Carnegie, Textron, PlusAI, Moove , Waymo, Kodiak, Nauto, Foretellix, Stellantis, Pony.ai & DoorDash.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-oshkosh-am-general-carnegie-textron-plusai-moove-waymo-kodiak-nauto-foretellix-stellantis-pony-ai-doordash/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Oshkosh, AM General, Carnegie Robotics, Textron Systems, PlusAI, Moove Partners, Waymo, Kodiak, Nauto, Foretellix, Stellantis, Pony.ai & DoorDash. Oshkosh Autonomous Military Vehicles Oshkosh Defense LLC, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will debut its new Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV) at the Association of the United States
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Wallbox, SES AI, Hisun, Electric Era, Electrify America, XCharge, Mercedes-Benz, DHL Express, Stellantis, & Niron Magnetics.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/ev-battery-charging-news-wallbox-ses-ai-hisun-electric-era-electrify-america-xcharge-mercedes-benz-dhl-express-stellantis-niron-magnetics/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Wallbox, SES AI, Hisun, Chicago Drives Electric, Electric Era, Electrify America, XCharge, Mercedes-Benz, DHL Express, Stellantis, & Niron Magnetics. Wallbox Completes 1st Home Installations of Quasar 2 Wallbox has successfully installed its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger in six California homes, enabling Kia EV9 owners to power their homes
- [Why Volkswagen Golf GTI/R Wond MotorTredn Car of the Year Award](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/why-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-wond-motortredn-car-of-the-year-award/) - In an automotive landscape increasingly dominated by towering SUVs and electric crossovers, MotorTrend's decision to award its prestigious 2026 Car of the Year honor to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R represents both a validation of thoughtful engineering evolution and an acknowledgment that driving passion still matters in today's market. The iconic German hatchback
- [@LAAutoShow @AutoMobilityLA CA's Omiskian Sect. Transportation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/laautoshow-automobilityla-cas-omiskian-sect-transportation/) - Toks Omishakin, California's Secretary of Transportation, is scheduled to deliver a marquee address at AutoMobility LA on November 20, offering journalists and industry executives an uncommon chance to hear directly from one of the nation's most consequential voices in transportation policy during the Los Angeles Auto Show's designated media and industry day. The session comes
- [AutoTech Breakthrough Award Winners Announced](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/autotech-breakthrough-award-winners-announced/) - The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful advancements in automotive and transportation technology. The multi-step awards process begins with global applicants submitting detailed entries outlining their products or solutions, including technical specifications, use cases, and future impact. Submissions are screened for eligibility, completeness, and compliance with ethical standards. Qualified entries are then
- [National Teen Driver Safety Week: Time to Talk & Submit Designs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/national-teen-driver-safety-week-time-to-talk-submit-designs/) - As part of its ongoing mission to promote safer roads for all drivers, the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) is engaging both the next generation of innovators and the nation’s youngest drivers. This fall, NRSF is spotlighting two major initiatives: National Teen Driver Safety Week, which encourages parents to talk with their teens about safe
- [Stellantis to Invest $13B In US Ops in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan & Indiana](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/stellantis-to-invest-13-in-us-ops-in-illinois-ohio-michigan-indiana/) - Stellantis announced a sweeping $13 billion investment on Monday that will dramatically expand its U.S. operations — the largest single investment in the company’s history — aimed at boosting vehicle production, modernizing plants, and adding thousands of new jobs across several states. The plan will increase the automaker’s annual finished vehicle output by roughly 50
- [2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Luxury, More Choices, Power & Broader Appeal](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/2026-jeep-grand-wagoneer-luxury-more-choices-power-broader-appeal/) - Jeep’s flagship SUV, the 2026 Grand Wagoneer, returns with renewed sophistication, bolder design, and a new level of attainable luxury that places full-size capability within closer reach for American families. The refreshed Grand Wagoneer introduces a unified identity under the Jeep brand, offering more powertrain choices, a refined aesthetic, and a price that starts below
- [Toyota Multimedia Upgraded 5G, Customization, Capture Video Clips & Remote Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/toyota-multimedia-upgraded-5g-customization-capture-video-clips-remote-features/) - Toyota is preparing to redefine the in-car technology experience with the debut of its enhanced Toyota Audio Multimedia system, which will first appear in the all-new 2026 RAV4 — America’s best-selling compact SUV — before expanding to other vehicles across its lineup. The update underscores Toyota’s commitment to incremental innovation, pairing driver-centric design with a
- [Connected Car News: Nexteer, OMNIVISION, OMNIVISION, AirgainConnect, Quectel, Rivian & Agillence](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/connected-car-news-nexteer-omnivision-omnivision-airgainconnect-quectel-rivian-agillence/) - In connected car news are Nexteer, OMNIVISION, OMNIVISION, AirgainConnect, Quectel, Rivian and Agillence> Nexteer Advanced Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator Nexteer Automotive has introduced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA), a breakthrough advancement in Steer-by-Wire technology that eliminates traditional mechanical steering connections in favor of electronic control. The system works with both 12V and
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: NHTSA, Tesla, Hyundai Motor, PlusAI, Gatik Driver, Robo.ai, Astra Mobility, W Motors, Yamato, Mitsubishi Fuso, TIER IV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-nhtsa-tesla-hyundai-motor-plusai-gatik-driver-robo-ai-astra-mobility-w-motors-yamato-mitsubishi-fuso-tier-iv/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are NHTSA, Tesla, Hyundai Motor, PlusAI, Gatik Driver, Robo.ai, Astra Mobility, W Motors, Yamato, Mitsubishi Fuso, TIER IV NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s FSD Traffic Violations The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into more than 2.8 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD)
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Love's Travel, Electric Era, Voniter, Sheetz, Enride & PostNord](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/ev-battery-charging-news-loves-travel-electric-era-voniter-sheetz-enride-postnord/) - In connected car news are Love's Travel, Electric Era, Voniter, Sheetz, Enride and PostNord. Love’s Travel Stops Partners with Electric Era Electric Era, a fast-growing leader in retail-focused EV charging, is accelerating adoption of DC fast chargers at convenience stores and fuel stations by cutting installation costs and timelines while boosting profitability. The company’s patented
- [Top Best and Bottom Worst Cities for Driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/top-best-and-bottom-worst-cities-for-driving/) - In the United States, the car remains deeply woven into the fabric of daily life. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, some 87 percent of daily trips are made in personal vehicles. Yet the freedom of the open road often exacts a steep toll: the average driver spends more than 369 hours behind the
- [Mullen Bollinger News: Promises, Splitsville, OTC & Orders](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/mullen-bollinger-news-promises-splitsville-otc-orders/) - Mullen Bollinger Innovations BINI has made sales, a stock split and a move to OTC markets. Bollinger Innovations Moves Trading to OTC Markets for Greater Flexibility Bollinger Innovations, Inc. announced that its common stock will begin trading on the OTCID market on October 13, 2025, following its transition from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The move
- [Trunk or Treat with the Chrysler Pacfica is Freaky Fun](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/trunk-or-treat-with-the-chrysler-pacfica-is-freaky-fun/) - The Chrysler Pacifica is back for its second year as the Official Minivan of Trunk or Treat, ready to make Halloween extra fun for families everywhere. With tons of room, clever features, and unbeatable candy-carrying skills, it’s the perfect ride for parents, kids, and all their spooky friends. This year, families can share their festive
- [Plugging the New Chevy Bolt Under $30 K, NACS,  & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/plugging-the-new-chevy-bolt-under-30-k-nacs-more/) - Chevrolet announced this week that the Bolt nameplate will return for the 2027 model year, two years after the automaker discontinued the model in December 2023. The revival represents General Motors' latest attempt to offer a more wallet-friendly electric vehicle as competition intensifies in the lower end of the E.V. market. While G.M. has marketed
- [High Flying Mayhem and Aftermarket Tech @SEMA Vegas 11/4](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/high-flying-mayhem-and-aftermarket-tech-sema-vegas-11-4/) - 2025 SEMA Show opens its doors on November 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. What began decades ago as a gathering for aftermarket automotive professionals has evolved into a four-day celebration of technology, performance, and pure mechanical artistry. This year, the Show promises to transform its outdoor spaces into a living laboratory of adrenaline
- [ETOP Electrode-to-Pack Condenses Space, Makes Batteries Lighter, Safer & Cheaper](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/etop-electrode-to-pack-condenses-space-makes-batteries-lighter-safer-cheaper/) - On top of news from the Battery Show, 24M Technologies, Inc. revealed that its 24M ETOP™ (Electrode-to-Pack) technology is now available to U.S. manufacturers seeking to produce high-performance electric vehicle (EV), eVTOL, energy storage (ESS), and consumer electronic batteries domestically. The system, first launched in October 2023, has quickly become one of the most discussed
- [Battery Show Round-Up: SES AI, AISIN, Envalior, ZAPI GROUP, PPG, Danisense, EVVA, Durakool, Prestone & Wacker Chemical](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/battery-show-round-up-ses-ai-aisin-envalior-zapi-group-ppg-danisense-evva-durakool-prestone-wacker-chemical/) - At the battery show in Detroit there was news from SES AI, AISIN, Envalior, ZAPI GROUP, PPG, Danisense, EVVA, Durakool, Prestone and Wacker Chemical SES AI Intros Molecular Universe 1.0 SES AI announced it will unveil Molecular Universe 1.0 (MU-1) on October 20, 2025, at The Battery Show – North America. The new AI-driven platform
- [Surf's Up for Moke America's Street Legal Electric Beach Cruiser](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/surfs-up-for-moke-americas-street-legal-electric-beach-cruiser/) - Moke America, the vehicle manufacturer that revived the iconic 1960s open-air cruiser, has introduced a fully street-legal version of its signature car that can reach speeds of 45 miles per hour — a significant upgrade from its previous classification as a low-speed vehicle. The company announced that the enhanced Moke has received approval from the
- [Connected Car News: Hyundai Mobis, Mercedes-Benz, EverDriven, Isuzu, BASF, Sony, Quintauris & Everspin](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/connected-car-news-hyundai-mobis-mercedes-benz-everdriven-isuzu-basf-sony-quintauris-everspin/) - In connected car news are Hyundai Mobis, Mercedes-Benz, EverDriven, Isuzu, BASF, Sony, Quintauris and Everspin. Hyundai Mobis' ‘Auto Semicon Korea’ Hyundai Mobis has initiated Korea’s first private-sector-led automotive semiconductor collaboration, uniting more than 20 companies and research institutions under the new forum “Auto Semicon Korea” (ASK). The inaugural event in Seoul brought together major players
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News:Zoox, Nissan, Guizhou, TIER IV, Aeva, CBS News, Miami-Dade Police, WeRide, Hesai, Einride](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-13/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Zoox, Nissan, Guizhou, TIER IV, Aeva, CBS News, Miami-Dade Police, WeRide, Hesai and Einride. Zoox Autonomous Vehicle Tests in D.C. Zoox has announced Washington, D.C. as its newest testing city, marking the company’s first expansion into the Mid-Atlantic region. The move brings Zoox’s testing fleet to eight cities,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: indiGO, Nissan, Blink Charging, Tesla, Skycharger, Lawrence Public Schools, ComEd & Keysight](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/ev-battery-charging-news-indigo-nissan-blink-charging-tesla-skycharger-lawrence-public-schools-comed-keysight/) - In EV, battery and charging news are: indiGO, Nissan, Blink Charging, Tesla, Skycharger, Lawrence Public Schools, ComEd and Keysight. indiGO Investment from Passkey indiGO Technologies, Inc. (“GO”), a Massachusetts-based smart mobility company, announced a strategic investment from Passkey, operator of the EverCharge SmartPower™ EV charging network. The partnership will integrate GO’s SmartWheels™ EV technology with
- [96% Confess to Preventable Aggressive Driving Reports AAA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/96-confess-to-preventable-aggressive-driving-reports-aaa/) - If it feels like American roads have become more hostile, a new study suggests that’s no illusion. Nearly every driver—96 percent—admits to engaging in some form of aggressive driving over the past year, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Whether speeding, tailgating, or cutting off another car, such behaviors have
- [Snoopy & Canine Companion Pups Go for Goodyear Blimp Ride to Puppy Raisers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/snoopy-canine-companion-pups-go-for-goodyear-blimp-ride-to-puppy-raisers/) - On October 1, history floated above Southern California. For the first time in its century-long legacy, the Goodyear Blimp carried a most unusual group of passengers: a litter of ten-week-old puppies destined to become service dogs. The flight, a collaboration among Canine Companions, Peanuts Worldwide, and Goodyear, lifted off from Long Beach and traveled to
- [Hyundai Slashes 2026 IONIQ 5 EV Prices---But Not As Cheap as New LEAF](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/hyundai-slashes-2026-ioniq-5-ev-prices-but-not-as-cheap-as-new-leaf/) - Hyundai Motor America announced major pricing reductions across its 2026 IONIQ 5 lineup, with cuts ranging from $7,600 to $9,800. The average decrease across all models is $9,155, lowering the entry price of the well-equipped 2026 IONIQ 5 SE to $35,000 MSRP before freight charges. The move comes at a pivotal moment: **federal EV tax
- [Electric Porsche Cayenne: Future Tech Touches & Digital Personalization](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/electric-porsche-cayenne-future-tech-touches-digital-personalization/) - Porsche has offered the first undisguised look at the interior of its forthcoming Cayenne Electric, the all-electric variant of its best-selling SUV, scheduled to arrive at the end of the year. The unveiling highlights a striking reimagining of the cabin, blending the marque’s familiar sporting DNA with a new wave of digital design, comfort features
- [Jaguar Land Rover--Back After Attack - UK Gov't Pics Up Slack: Tata Confident](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/jaguar-land-rover-back-after-attack-uk-govt-pics-up-slack-tata-confident/) - Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has embarked on a cautious, phased restart of its UK manufacturing operations, nearly a month after a crippling cyberattack brought production and sales to a halt across its global network. The incident, which occurred on August 31, disrupted not only the company’s ability to assemble vehicles but also its capacity to
- [Connected Car News: BlueVoyant, Auto-ISAC, MIPI, HARMAN, C2A, Sound United, Desay SV, NVIDIA, Diodes & TomTom](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/connected-car-news-bluevoyant-auto-isac-mipi-harman-c2a-sound-united-desay-sv-nvidia-diodes-tomtom/) - In connected car news are BlueVoyant, Auto-ISAC, MIPI, HARMAN, C2A, Sound United, Desay SV, NVIDIA, Diodes and TomTom. BlueVoyant & Auto-ISAC Partner BlueVoyant has formed a strategic partnership with the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) to advance third-party cyber risk management across the automotive sector. Auto-ISAC will implement BlueVoyant’s AI-driven Third-Party Risk Management
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Grab, Baidu Apollo, Lucid, Nuro, Pony.ai, TIER IV & Elm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-grab-baidu-apollo-lucid-nuro-pony-ai-tier-iv-elm/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Grab, Baidu Apollo, Lucid, Nuro, Pony.ai, TIER IV and Elm. WeRide & Grab Autonomous Shuttles in Punggol WeRide announced the deployment of its GXRs and Robobus vehicles in Singapore under Ai.R, Grab’s first consumer-facing autonomous vehicle service. Selected by the Land Transport Authority, Ai.R will operate in
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Blink, XCharge, Ascentium Capital, Greenlane, Sila, Kia, GM, Zūm, Long Beach, Pioneer, Clean Energy, Foothill Transit & Acura](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/ev-battery-charging-news-blink-xcharge-ascentium-capital-greenlane-sila-kia-gm-zum-long-beach-pioneer-clean-energy-foothill-transit-acura/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Blink Charging, XCharge, Ascentium Capital, Greenlane, Sila, Kia, GM, Zūm, Long Beach, Pioneer, Clean Energy, Foothill Transit, Acura, Perseus and SODA. Blink Charging Joins Hubject’s eRoaming Platform Blink Charging announced a strategic collaboration with Hubject to integrate its charging network into Hubject’s intercharge eRoaming platform, enhancing access for
- [Keeping Fisker Oceans Afloat and Surfing: Fisker Owners Association](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/keeping-fisker-oceans-afloat-and-surfing-fisker-owners-association/) - When Fisker Inc. filed for bankruptcy in June 2024, for thousands of Ocean SUV owners, the company’s implosion instantly turned their $70,000 high-tech rides into orphans with no factory support, no software updates, and few options for repairs. The owners are fighting back by forming the Fisker Owners Association (FOA)—a nonprofit that has stepped in
- [So--Many Kia Sorento ICE Combos for 2026 with New Tech Starting at $32.K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/so-many-kia-sorento-ice-combos-for-2026-with-new-tech-starting-at-32-k/) - Kia unveiled pricing for the 2026 Sorento ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) model, the automaker is making it clear: there are more ways than ever to pay for style, off-road aspirations, or premium comfort — depending on which trim you choose. What’s Under the Hood; Base Performance The base Sorento comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- [2026 Subaru Solterra More Range, Faster Charging & More @ Same MSRP](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/2026-subaru-solterra-more-range-faster-charging-more-same-msrp/) - Subaru unveiled on Thursday its most ambitious update yet to the Solterra, the company’s first fully electric sport-utility vehicle, underscoring how far the automaker has traveled in just a few years to compete in the increasingly crowded EV marketplace. The 2026 Subaru Solterra arrives this fall at retailers nationwide with substantially more range, a newly
- [@LAAutoShow @AutoMobility Showcases the Future of EVs, AI, AVs & eVTOLs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/laautoshow-automobility-showcases-the-future-of-evs-ai-avs-evtols/) - AutoMobility LA on Thursday, November 20, 2025, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center with a Main Stage lineup presented by Cox Automotive, promising a full day of conversations about electrification, artificial intelligence, autonomy, aerospace, and even boating. Organizers say this year’s AutoMobility LA is designed to showcase not just the next generation of vehicles
- [Stellantis Hacked -- RAM, Dodge & Jeep Owners Could be Phished Soon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/stellantis-hacked-ram-dodge-jeep-owners-could-be-phished-soon/) - Stellantis revealed on Sunday that a third-party service provider supporting its North American customer service operation had been breached by cybercriminals. While the automaker insists that only basic contact information was exposed—names, email addresses, and phone numbers—what might seem benign on its face has created a rich opportunity for phishing, impersonation, and other downstream attacks.
- [Bentley Dedicates Pet Accessories for Bentayga SUV with Practical Luxury](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/bentley-dedicates-pet-accessories-for-bentayga-suv-with-practical-luxury/) - Bentley Motors, the British marque long associated with craftsmanship and opulence, has turned its attention to four-legged passengers. The company announced the launch of a dedicated Pet Accessory Range for its Bentayga sport-utility vehicle, a suite of bespoke additions designed to combine safety, comfort and practicality while maintaining the unmistakable sense of luxury Bentley customers
- [2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid: New Tech and Terrain Mode on AWD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/2026-kia-sorento-hybrid-new-tech-and-terrain-mode-on-awd/) - Kia America has unveiled pricing and a suite of design updates for the 2026 Sorento Hybrid, a midsize SUV that continues to bridge the gap between family practicality and the growing demand for electrified performance. The latest Sorento HEV arrives with a sharper exterior profile, a refreshed interior, and newly available trims, signaling Kia’s effort
- [BMW X5 with FIVE Powertrains: ICE, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, BEV & Hydrogen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/bmw-x5-with-five-powertrains-ice-diesel-plug-in-hybrid-bev-hydrogen/) - At an event in New York on Sunday, BMW announced that the next-generation BMW X5 will be offered with five different powertrain options: gasoline, diesel (in select markets), plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and, beginning in 2028, a hydrogen fuel cell model. The move makes the X5 the first BMW to carry such a broad range of
- [Connected Car News: Lytx, Wind River, Hyundai Mobis, Visteon, FUTURUS, Honda, Fescaro, TUV Nord & Subaru](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/connected-car-news-lytx-wind-river-hyundai-mobis-visteon-futurus-honda-fescaro-tuv-nord-subaru/) - In connected car news are Lytx, Wind River, Hyundai Mobis, Visteon, FUTURUS, Honda, Fescaro, TUV Nord and Subaru. Lytx Fatigue Detection: 90% Accuracy Lytx Inc. reports rapid adoption of its new Fatigue Detection technology, launched in July 2025, with more than 23,000 vehicles already equipped. Powered by AI, machine vision, and professional review, the system
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Via, Waymo, Lyft, , Beep, ADASTEC, Electreon, ATLoS, TIER IV, Komatsu, EARTHBRAIN & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-via-waymo-lyft-beep-adastec-electreon-atlos-tier-iv-komatsu-earthbrain-weride/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Via, Waymo, Lyft, , Beep, ADASTEC, Electreon, ATLoS, TIER IV, Komatsu, EARTHBRAIN & WeRide. Via and Waymo Partner in Public Transit Via and Waymo announced a strategic partnership that allows government agencies using Via’s transit software to integrate Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service into public transportation networks. Chandler,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Nissan, Orange EV, OptiGrid, MSI & Veloz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/ev-battery-charging-news-nissan-orange-ev-optigrid-msi-veloz/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Nissan, Orange EV, OptiGrid, MSI and Veloz. Nissan Stops U.S. Ariya Focuses on Leaf 4 US Nissan will halt U.S. production of the Ariya crossover for the 2026 model year, reallocating resources toward the launch of the all-new Leaf, which is set to debut as the lowest-priced EV
- [Mullen Bollinger (BINI) News: Cuts & Increases, Sells to Fleets,](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/mullen-bollinger-bini-news-cuts-increases-sells-to-fleets/) - Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: BINI), an is accelerating its momentum with a series of financial and operational milestones in Q3 2025. The company has paired aggressive cost-cutting measures with a growing pipeline of fleet sales. Bollinger Innovations Cuts Quarterly Cash Burn by 58% to $8.9M On September 15, Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI) announced significant cost
- [Mazda 2026 CX-30 Standard AWD: MSRP Starts @26K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/mazda-2026-cx-30-standard-awd-msrp-starts-26k/) - Mazda is giving its smallest crossover, the CX-30, a sweeping refresh for the 2026 model year, adding new trims, upgraded technology, and standard all-wheel drive across the lineup. The move underscores the Japanese automaker’s strategy to make its compact SUV stand out in one of the industry’s most competitive segments. Since its debut in 2019,
- [Hyundai Future of Electrification, Localization & Expansion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/hyundai-future-of-electrification-localization-expansion/) - At Hyundai’s recent CEO Investor Day in New York, the company showed Hyundai’s new strategy to localize, electrify, and expand. At its CEO Investor Day in New York, Hyundai Motor Company laid out a sweeping vision for the coming years that emphasizes greater U.S. production, electrification, and product diversification. The presentation, led by CEO José
- [Mazda Expands CX-50 Lineup for 2026 Start Under $30K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/mazda-expands-cx-50-lineup-for-2026-start-under-30k/) - Mazda, the automaker known for blending refinement with driver-focused engineering, announced updates to its CX-50 crossover for the 2026 model year, including new hybrid powertrains, expanded trim levels, and enhanced technology across the lineup. The CX-50, assembled at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, continues to serve as the brand’s entry into the
- [@LAAutoShow Zero-Emission Vehicle ZEVAS Award Voting Opens 10/1](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/10/laautoshow-zero-emission-vehicle-zevas-award-voting-opens-10-1/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show will once again turn the spotlight on electric and hybrid vehicles this fall, with the return of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards, known as The ZEVAS. Voting opens Oct. 1, organizers announced, inviting consumers around the world to help decide which cars stand out in an increasingly crowded clean-mobility market. First
- [Hyundai Elantra/Sonata-D.C. CA Tops for Vehicle Thefts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/hyundai-elantra-sonata-d-c-ca-tops-for-vehicle-thefts/) - Vehicle thefts across the United States dropped sharply in the first half of 2025, falling 23 percent compared with the same period a year earlier, according to newly released figures from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit group that tracks and combats insurance fraud. From January through June, 334,114 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide,
- [Rivian American Manufacturing Digging in Social Circle Georgia with 7.5K Jobs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/rivian-american-manufacturing-digging-in-social-circle-georgia-with-7-5-jobs/) - Rivian broke ground this week on what it is calling a generational investment in American manufacturing, holding a formal kickoff ceremony at the site of its future production plant outside Social Circle, Georgia. The electric vehicle maker, known for its adventure-oriented pickup trucks and SUVs, celebrated the start of work with state leaders including Gov.
- [Open 4 Entry MotorTrend, QNX, Vector SDV Awards 10/15 Deadline](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/open-4-entry-motortrend-qnx-vector-sdv-awards-10-15-deadline/) - MotorTrend announced the launch of the fourth annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards. The program, created to recognize the engineers, designers, executives and subject-matter experts reshaping the modern automobile, is organized in partnership with QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, and Vector, a German company known for its deep expertise in automotive software and development
- [Multimedia is More Satisfying but Infotainment Issues Persist](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/multimedia-is-more-satisfying-but-infotainment-issues-persist/) - The in-car technology experience continues to evolve rapidly, but many drivers remain frustrated with how automakers are designing and implementing multimedia systems. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study℠, the number of problems reported with vehicle multimedia systems has improved slightly year over year. However, infotainment remains a top concern,
- [Connected Car News: Seeing Machines, Volkswagen, Rivian, LG, Xbox, Zoom, Qualcomm, Wolfspeed, Pirelli, Aston Martin, HERE & AWS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/connected-car-news-seeing-machines-volkswagen-rivian-lg-xbox-zoom-qualcomm-wolfspeed-pirelli-aston-martin-here-aws/) - In connected car news are Seeing Machines, Volkswagen, Rivian, LG, Xbox, Zoom, Qualcomm, Wolfspeed, Pirelli, Aston Martin, HERE and AWS. Seeing Machines Detects Alcohol Impairment Seeing Machines announced a major upgrade to its Driver Monitoring System (DMS), adding the ability to detect alcohol-related driver impairment in addition to distraction and drowsiness. The technology, already deployed
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: DeepRoute.ai, Qualcomm, Uber, Applied Intuition,Horizon, Kodiak, Zoox, WeRide, RoboSense & NVIDIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-deeproute-ai-qualcomm-uber-applied-intuitionhorizon-kodiak-zoox-weride-robosense-nvidia/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are International Motors, DeepRoute.ai, QCraft, Qualcomm, Uber, Momenta, STRADVISION, Applied Intuition, Komatsu, Horizon Robotics, Kodiak Robotics, Roush, Atlas Energy, Zoox, WeRide, RoboSense and NVIDIA. International Motors 2nd Gen Autonomous Fleet Trials @ I-35 International Motors, LLC has initiated customer fleet trials for its second-generation autonomous tractor, marking a major
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Pilot, GM, EVgo, Autel, ComEd, Workhorse & Ram](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/ev-battery-charging-news-pilot-gm-evgo-autel-comed-workhorse-ram/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Pilot, GM, EVgo, Autel, ComEd, Workhorse and Ram. Pilot, GM & EVgo U.S. Fast-Charging 200+ in 40 States Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo announced that their collaborative EV fast-charging network now spans over 200 locations in nearly 40 states, deploying nearly 850 new high-power charging stalls in
- [CCTA, UC Berkeley, Nissan Connected Cars Congestion Management Reduced Stop Time](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/ccta-uc-berkeley-nissan-connected-cars-congestion-management-reduced-stop-time-with/) - Americans spend nearly a full workweek each year stuck in traffic, according to CNBC. Beyond the frustration, gridlock wastes fuel, contributes to air pollution, and raises the risk of accidents. Nissan believes there is a smarter way forward—one where vehicles can “talk” to each other, share real-time data, and smooth out the inefficiencies of human
- [US DOJ Sues Uber for ADA Discrimination Against People with Disabilities & Their Service Animals](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/us-doj-sues-uber-for-ada-discrimination-against-people-with-disabilities-their-service-animals/) - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a new civil action against Uber Technologies, Inc., alleging that the ride-hailing giant has engaged in practices that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit underscores ongoing federal scrutiny of accessibility in the fast-growing
- [Qualcomm & AWS Help Sony Honda Make AFEELA Nearer, AI Advanced & Cloud Connected](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/qualcomm-aws-help-sony-honda-make-afeela-nearer-ai-advanced-cloud-connected/) - Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between two of Japan’s most storied companies, is moving closer to turning its ambitious electric vehicle project, known as AFEELA, into a production-ready car. the company announced fresh progress made possible through a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) — a collaboration that executives said is
- [Polestar 5: Electric GT Performance](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/polestar-5-electric-gt-performance/) - The Polestar 5, unveiled at the 2025 IAA Munich auto show, is the production evolution of the eye-catching Precept concept. It takes on a low-slung, fastback silhouette, reminiscent of the now-discontinued Polestar 1 and positioned to rival the Porsche Panamera in size and grand-touring ethos. Constructed on Polestar’s proprietary Polestar Performance Architecture (PPA)—a bonded aluminum
- [Honda Brings Electric Future to RE+ 2025 in Vegas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/honda-bring-electric-futuere-to-re-2025-in-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS — American Honda Motor Co. announced plans to unveil its vision for its electric vehicle (EV) and home energy future at RE+ 2025, the continent’s largest clean energy trade event, taking place September 8–11 in Las Vegas. The company will spotlight technologies that aim to transform cars into mobile energy hubs, supporting both
- [Hyundai THREE Concept Compact Urban Steel EV for Europe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/hyundai-three-concept-compact-urban-steel-ev-for-europe/) - MUNICH — Hyundai Motor Company made a bold statement at IAA Mobility 2025 this week, unveiling Concept THREE, its first compact electric vehicle under the IONIQ sub-brand. The debut is a defining moment in Hyundai’s global electrification strategy, highlighting the company’s commitment to the rapidly evolving European EV market and signaling a decisive step into
- [Connected Car News: proteanTecs, Sonatus & Stellantis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/connected-car-news-proteantecs-sonatus-stellantis/) - In connected car news are proteanTecs, Sonatus & Stellantis. proteanTecs Launches Advanced LVTS Sensor proteanTecs has introduced its LVTS™ (Local Voltage and Thermal Sensor), a silicon-proven, VDD-core-only solution designed for the 2nm process node. This next-generation sensor delivers ±1.0°C temperature accuracy and ±1.5% voltage accuracy, overcoming the limitations of traditional diode-based and ring-oscillator sensing methods,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Dow, ZM Trucks, Porsche & Blink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/ev-battery-charging-news-dow-zm-trucks-porsche-blink/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Dow, ZM Trucks, Porsche and Blink. Dow Unveils High-Temperature Silicone Gel Dow (NYSE: DOW) has launched DOWSIL™ EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a next-generation protective material for insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules, designed to withstand temperatures up to 180°C. Engineered for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems such
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- [Rivian EV Charging 100% Renewal Adventure with Rivian Adventure Network?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/09/rivian-ev-charging-100-renewal-adventure-with-rivian-adventure-network/) - Charging infrastructure remains one of the most common concerns for potential electric vehicle (EV) buyers, and Rivian is working to change that. The American EV manufacturer, known for its adventure-ready trucks and SUVs, is rapidly expanding the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN)—a growing system of fast, reliable chargers powered by 100% renewable energy and increasingly accessible
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- [GM Offers NACS & Broader Range of Adapters & V2H](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/gm-offers-nacs-broader-range-of-adapters-v2h/) - General Motors is taking a significant step to ease the transition for its electric vehicle (EV) owners as the industry moves toward the North American Charging Standard (NACS). The automaker has announced a comprehensive lineup of new adapters designed to ensure that GM EVs can access an extensive range of charging infrastructure, from Tesla Supercharger
- [Connected Car Cybersecurity Concerns AI & Performance Anxiety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/connected-car-cybersecurity-concerns-ai-performance-anxiety/) - A growing number of motorists believe their connected vehicles could be vulnerable to hacking, with fewer than one in five saying they are “very confident” their cars are secure against cyberattacks, according to a new report released Wednesday at the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Summit in North America. The 2025 Connected Car Cyber Safety
- [Cadillac Elevated Velocity: Where Electric Power Meets Desert-Bred Audacity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/cadillac-elevated-velocity-where-electric-power-meets-desert-bred-audacity/) - When Cadillac rolled out its Elevated Velocity concept, it didn’t just unveil another crossover—it dropped a statement. A 2+2 all-electric beast, the Elevated Velocity channeled the raw spirit of the V-Series while projecting Cadillac’s vision for future performance and design. Bold, aggressive, and unapologetically luxurious, this high-riding machine seemed equally at home threading canyon roads
- [Audi 3rd-Gen Q3--Compact Luxury With Advanced Digital Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/audi-3rd-gen-q3-compact-luxury-with-advanced-digital-tech/) - Audi’s compact SUV, the Q3, has long been a stalwart in the premium small-car segment. Now, with the introduction of its third generation, the automaker seeks to elevate the model beyond its already popular formula, blending muscular design, advanced technology, and electrified powertrains into a compact package aimed at discerning drivers. The redesigned Q3 and
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- [2026 Jeep Cherokee with New Hybrid Engine: Off-Road Grit & Efficiency](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/2026-jeep-cherokee-with-new-hybrid-engine-off-road-grit-efficiency/) - BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Jeep Cherokee, a nameplate that helped shape the American sport utility vehicle landscape, is making a bold return for the 2026 model year, merging a heritage of off-road grit with a growing demand for efficiency, advanced safety and digital convenience. On Thursday, Jeep unveiled the redesigned Cherokee in Brooklyn, introducing a
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- [Hyundai Pleos SDV Standard Forum: Song, Partners, Plug & Play](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/hyundai-pleos-sdv-standard-forum-song-partners-plug-play/) - Hyundai Motor Group is pushing deeper into the next frontier of automotive technology with the launch of its Pleos SDV Standard Forum, a large-scale initiative designed to strengthen the foundation for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and foster tighter collaboration with its network of key partners. Held at the Group’s Software Dream Center in Pangyo, Korea, the
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- [Lucid Gravity X-- Luxury Trail-Ready Adventure at Pebble Beach](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/lucid-gravity-x-luxury-trail-ready-adventure-at-pebble-beach/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), the company that its reputation on producing some of the most advanced electric vehicles in the world, revealed its latest creation during Monterey Car Week: the Lucid Gravity X, a concept SUV intended to reimagine what a trail-ready electric adventure vehicle could be. The unveiling took place on the 18th
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- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Carteav, Guident Patents, PlusAI, Goodyear, WeRide, Zoox, Tesla & Baidu](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-carteav-guident-patents-plusai-goodyear-weride-zoox-tesla-baidu/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Carteav, Guident Patents, PlusAI, Goodyear, WeRide, Zoox, Tesla & Baidu. Carteav Autonomous Shuttles @SEA Carteav, a leader in low-speed autonomous vehicle (LSAV) technology, has received a purchase order from the Port of Seattle to begin a 90-day driverless shuttle pilot at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The initiative will
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: GreenPower, DeCharge, Emobi, ElectricFish, Everged, ZM Trucks, Noveon Magnetics, SCPPA & Lynkwell](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/ev-battery-charging-news-greenpower-decharge-emobi-electricfish-everged-zm-trucks-noveon-magnetics-scppa-lynkwell/) - In EV, battery and charging news are GreenPower, DeCharge, Emobi, ElectricFish, Everged, ZM Trucks, Noveon Magnetics, SCPPA & Lynkwell. GreenPower $5M V2G Electric School Buses in New Mexico GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has signed a $5 million contract with the state of New Mexico to lead a two-year all-electric school bus pilot project. The initiative
- [Hyundai & GM Co-Develop New Vehicles for the Americas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/hyundai-gm-co-develop-new-vehicles-for-the-americas/) - Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced a major milestone in their evolving global partnership, unveiling plans to co-develop five new vehicles for key international markets. The announcement marks the first concrete product initiative since the two companies formalized their strategic collaboration in 2024 and signals a deeper alignment in response to shifting market demands
- [Camaros, Acura LTX, GMC Sierra & Silverado Top Stolen Cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/camaros-acura-ltx-gmc-sierra-silverado-top-stolen-cars/) - The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1—Chevy’s high-powered track weapon—has rocketed to the top of an unenviable leaderboard: the most-stolen vehicle in America, according to newly released data from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). While muscle cars have always been a favorite among gearheads and joyriders alike, the Camaro ZL1 is in a league of its own
- [Hyundai & Kia Theft and Vandalism Still Happening Despite Software Fixes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/hyundai-kia-theft-and-vandalism-still-happening-despite-software-fixes/) - Since 2021, Hyundai and Kia vehicles—particularly those lacking passive electronic immobilizers—have seen a stark rise in both theft and vandalism. A new analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) highlights troubling trends throughout 2023, even as software-based anti-theft upgrades began to roll out in early 2023. Thefts Surge Historically, Hyundai and Kia lagged far
- [2026 Grand Highlander Updated Powertrains, Trims & Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/2026-grand-highlander-updated-powertrains-trims-tech/) - Toyota introduced the 2026 Grand Highlander SUV. Now entering its third model year, it is a thoughtful evolution of a proven formula: spacious interior, versatile performance, and a growing suite of digital and safety features. With a choice of three powertrains, five trims, and both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations, Toyota has designed the 2026 Grand
- [Mullen/Bollinger (BINI) News-$15K Savings -- Clearance Sale?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/mullen-bollinger-bini-news-15k-price-cuts-clearance-sale/) - Bollinger Innovations (formerly Mullen Automotive) is dialing up the value for commercial EV buyers with a hefty $7,500 price drop on its Mullen ONE and Mullen THREE electric workhorses plus an additional $7,500 federal tax credit—available through September 30 for a total savings of $15,000. The Mullen ONE, a Class 1 electric cargo van, now
- [Win Free Toyota bZ Support Special Olympics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/wind-free-toyota-bz-support-special-olympics/) - In a move that blends mobility innovation with social impact, Special Olympics, Inc. has launched a nationwide sweepstakes offering one lucky supporter the chance to win a 2026 Toyota bZ — an all-electric vehicle valued at over $50,000 — while supporting the organization’s mission to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics Toyota bZ
- [It's Hurricane Season & Flooded Car Scam Season: Check for Rust, Mud & Damp Smells](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/its-hurricane-season-flooded-car-scam-season-check-for-rust-mud-damp-smells/) - Hurricanes and flooding aftermath means flood-damaged cars flooding market. According to estimates from CARFAX, an additional 45,000 vehicles have already sustained flood damage from severe storms and flash flooding between April and July, compounding the nearly half a million such vehicles already circulating in the U.S. at the start of 2025. The torrential rains that
- [Chevy Silverado Work Truck Beats World Record 1059.2 Miles on Single Charge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/chevy-silverado-work-truck-beats-world-record-1059-2-miles-on-single-charge/) - In a quiet stretch of southeastern Michigan, a white 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck glided to a stop with its odometer reading 1,059.2 miles — all on a single charge. With that, General Motors made history, obliterating the previous electric vehicle range record of 749 miles, set earlier this year by Lucid Motors. The
- [SoundHound’s Conversational AI Talking in Cars Across North America](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/soundhounds-conversational-ai-talking-in-cars-across-north-america/) - SoundHound AI, Inc., a California-based innovator in voice artificial intelligence, has quietly accelerated the future of in-car communication. The company announced that its generative AI-powered voice assistant, SoundHound Chat AI Automotive, is now live in vehicles from three major automotive brands spanning North America — a milestone that signals the growing role of conversational AI
- [Amazon Autos Sells New, Used & Certified Pre-Owned Car, SUVs & More in Los Angeles and SoCal](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/amazon-autos-sells-new-used-certified-pre-owned-in-los-angeles-and-socal/) - Amazon Autos is launching and includes used and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles with a big splash in Car Captial of the West Coast, Los Angeles, California. The expansion, which debuted this week in the Los Angeles area, allows participating dealers to list their used inventory alongside new vehicles already available on the site. The program
- [Connected Car News: Ansys, ECARX, Volvo, Samsung, Subaru, Tesla & Schaeffler.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/connected-car-news-ansys-ecarx-volvo-samsung-tesla-schaeffler/) - In connected car news are Ansys, ECARX, Volvo, Samsung, Tesla & Schaeffler. Ansys 2025 R2 Released Ansys, now part of Synopsys, has unveiled its 2025 R2 release, packed with AI-driven tools and cloud-enabled simulation features designed to streamline engineering workflows and expand accessibility. This update introduces the Ansys Engineering Copilot — a virtual assistant integrated
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Aurora, Guident, AEye, WeRide, LG Innotek, Aeva, PlusAI, Arbe, Sensrad, DeepRoute.ai & AiMOGA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-aurora-guident-aeye-weride-lg-innotek-aeva-plusai-arbe-sensrad-deeproute-ai-aimoga/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Aurora, Guident, AEye, WeRide, LG Innotek, Aeva, PlusAI, Arbe, Sensrad, DeepRoute.ai and AiMOGA. Tesla Found Part Libel in Fatal Crash--- $243 Million A federal jury in Florida has found Tesla partially liable for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot driver-assistance system, awarding $200 million in punitive damages
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Blink, ChargerHelp, Faraday Future, Hond, Mitsubishi & BMW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/ev-battery-charging-news-blink-chargerhelp-faraday-future-hond-mitsubishi-bmw/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Blink, ChargerHelp, Faraday Future, Hond, Mitsubishi and BMW. Blink Charging and dfYOUN EV Fleet Management & Home Chargers Blink Charging Co. has partnered with logistics firm dfYOUNG to offer a turnkey EV fleet management and home charger installation service for corporate salesforces nationwide. Under the collaboration, Blink’s EV
- [Drivers Hate Paying for Connected Car Features---More than Before](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/drivers-hate-paying-for-connected-car-features-more-than-before/) - Despite the steady advance on connected car tech, a growing share of consumers—5 percentage points more than in 2024—are choosing not to subscribe to any connected services at all, raising fresh questions about the value proposition behind always-on vehicles. This figure even edges higher than the "no" response rate recorded in 2023. The primary barrier? Consumers
- [Kia Prices Hybrid Sportage with New Tech & Safety Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/kia-prices-sportage-with-new-tech-safety-features/) - Kia America announced the pricing for the 2026 Sportage, showcasing a series of innovative enhancements for the model year. The Sportage, known for its dynamic design and advanced technology, will have a starting MSRP of $28,690. The 2026 Sportage features a bold, upright grille that exudes confidence, complemented by a tech-forward cabin equipped with advanced
- [Mitsubishi Rugged Adventure Off-Road 2025 Outlander Trail Edition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/08/mitsubishi-rugged-adventure-off-road-2025-outlander-trail-edition/) - Mitsubishi Motors, the Japanese automaker long known for its motorsport pedigree, is aiming to rekindle a sense of rugged adventure in its SUV lineup. With the unveiling of the 2025 Outlander Trail Edition, the company is adding grit and ground clearance to a vehicle already praised for its versatility and value. This new offering marks
- [Mullen/Bollinger (BINI) News Supplier Lawsuits & Reverse Stock Split](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mullen-bollinger-bini-news-supplier-lawsuits-revers-stock-split/) - Bollinger Innovations, formerly Mullen Automotive a once-promising electric truck manufacturer based in suburban Detroit, is under mounting financial and legal strain just as it attempts to reboot its business with a corporate name change, reverse stock split, and leadership overhaul. Following a recent 1-for-250 reverse stock split—effective August 4 and designed to boost its share
- [Ford Model T Moment to Be Radical Cheap EV Breakthrough on August 11](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ford-model-t-moment-to-be-radical-cheap-ev-breakthrough-on-august-11/) - Ford Motor Company is preparing to announce a sweeping new vision for electric vehicles at a high-profile event in Kentucky on August 11, which chief executive Jim Farley described as the company's newest “Model T moment.” The event will introduce Ford's long-awaited low-cost electric-vehicle platform developed in a secretive "skunkworks" initiative. The flexible design is expected
- [2026 Subaru Impreza Hatchbacks Sport & RS: All-Wheel Drive Standard](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/2026-subaru-impreza-hatchbacks-sport-rs-all-wheel-drive-standard/) - Subaru of America, Inc. revealed the pricing for the 2026 Subaru Impreza hatchback. This sixth-generation model showcases striking design enhancements, advanced safety features, and comes standard with the Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system. The 2026 Subaru Impreza RS is distinguished by its revised 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine, delivering 180 horsepower, and features exclusive 18-inch wheels
- [Mullen / Bollinger News MULN Now BINI & Warrants Warrant Elimination](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mullen-bollinger-news-muln-to-be-bini-warrants-warrant-elimination/) - Mullen Automotive which became Bollinger Innovations has strengthened it finances. Mullen Automotive Inc. announced it officially changed its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. on July 28, 2025. Alongside the rebranding, the company’s stock will begin trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol BINI, with no changes to its legal structure or operations. CEO David
- [2026 Nissan Rogue New Tech & Rock Creek or Dark Armor Grades on Sale](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/2026-nissan-rogue-new-tech-rock-creek-or-dark-armor-grades-on-sale/) - The 2026 Nissan Rogue have evolved with new tech and features. This year’s iteration of the compact crossover SUV arrives with added confidence, blending sleek style, family-minded versatility, and technological polish. The 2026 Rogue lineup introduces two notable trims meant to broaden its appeal. One is a refined urban cruiser with darkened flair — the
- [Contest to Re-Invent the Wheel for NASA MicroChariot Groundbreaking on Moon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/contest-to-re-invent-the-wheel-for-nasa-microchariot-groundbreaking-on-moon/) - This fall, in collaboration with HeroX, a platform known for launching open innovation challenges to the public, NASA is set to debut the “Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge,” a global call to rethink one of the most enduring pieces of transportation technology: the wheel. But not just any wheel. The challenge asks scientists, engineers,
- ["Freakier Friday"--Appearances by Genesis GV60 & GV80](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/freakier-friday-appearances-by-genesis-gv60-gv60/) - As automakers continue to blur the lines between transportation and lifestyle branding, Genesis—the luxury division of Hyundai—has found an unlikely but strategic platform to showcase its latest SUV lineup: Disney’s Freakier Friday. The family comedy, a sequel to the 2003 body-swap classic Freaky Friday, opens in theaters nationwide on August 8 and marks the return
- [IONIQ Forest: One Million Trees in 13 Countries: Trees Talking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ioniq-forest-one-million-trees-in-13-countries-trees-talking/) - Hyundai Motor Company is marking a decade-long ecological initiative with both symbolism and innovation. The South Korean automaker announced two milestones for its IONIQ Forest project: ten years since its inception and the planting of over one million trees across 13 countries. To commemorate the occasion, Hyundai has unveiled Tree Correspondents, a campaign that gives
- [Connected Car News: Bird, Segway, Netcracker, Toyota, Vodafone, NTT, Lytx Stellantis & 4screen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/connected-car-news-bird-segway-netcracker-toyota-vodafone-ntt-lytx-stellantis-4screen/) - In connected car news are Bird, Segway, Netcracker, Toyota, Vodafone, NTT, Lytx Stellantis and 4screen. Bird & Segway E-Bikes Across North America Bird and Segway have announced a strategic alliance to launch a new generation of shared electric scooters and e-bikes aimed at transforming urban mobility in North America. The collaboration debuts three co-developed vehicles—the
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: news are WeRide, Pony.ai, AEye & Lyft](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-news-are-weride-pony-ai-aeye-lyft/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Pony.ai, AEye and Lyft. Plus the recent Lyft autonomous shuttle announcement published earlier, today. WeRide 1st Mass-Produced L4 Robotaxi on NVIDIA Thor WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), in partnership with Lenovo and powered by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Thor chips, has unveiled its HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform — the
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: QuantumScape, SHAED, Lucid, MN8 Energy, Diodes Inc., Blink Charging, Honda, ComEd, Driivz & Wallbox](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ev-battery-charging-news-quantumscape-shaed-lucid-mn8-energy-diodes-inc-blink-charging-honda-comed-driivz-wallbox/) - In EV, battery and charging news are QuantumScape, SHAED, Lucid, MN8 Energy, Diodes Inc., Blink Charging, Honda, ComEd, Driivz and Wallbox. QuantumScape $131 Million Funded by VW QuantumScape Corporation, a pioneer in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, has expanded its collaboration and licensing agreement with PowerCo SE, the battery subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. The updated
- [New Car Buyers Want Self-Driving, ADAS Features & FADs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/new-car-buyers-want-self-driving-adas-features-fads/) - According to preliminary results from AutoPacific’s 2025 Future Vehicle Planner, American consumers are embracing semi-autonomous and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at significantly higher rates than they did just a year ago — a sign that trust in these once-novel technologies is finally gaining traction among mainstream vehicle buyers. In its fourth year, the Future
- [Lyft & BENTELER Mobility Autonomous Shuttles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/lyft-benteler-mobility-autonomous-shuttles/) - Autonomous shuttles are slated to launch on the Lyft platform in 2026, marking a significant expansion of the company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) efforts. Lyft has announced a new partnership with BENTELER Mobility, a leading mobility-as-a-service provider, to bring purpose-built autonomous shuttles developed by HOLON GmbH to the U.S. market. The initial deployment is planned for
- [EV Mobile Apps Charged with Expectations: Tesla, MBZ & Hyundai Ranked Highest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ev-mobile-apps-charged-with-expectations-tesla-mbz-hyundai-ranked-highest/) - As the electric vehicle market evolves from early adoption to mass-market momentum, mobile apps have emerged as indispensable tools for EV owners—serving as both digital key and command center. From remotely pre-conditioning the cabin to managing charging schedules and monitoring vehicle status, these apps have become central to the daily EV experience. Yet according to
- [Lucid Improves 2026 Air Lineup with Longer Range and More Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/lucid-improves-2026-air-lineup-with-longer-range-and-more-charging/) - Lucid Motors, the Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle maker known for pushing the boundaries of EV performance, announced a suite of updates to its 2026 Lucid Air lineup while also unlocking a major charging milestone: access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Beginning July 31, all Lucid Air models—regardless of trim or year—will be able to connect to
- [Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition (VCC) Open](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/global-vehicle-cybersecurity-competition-vcc-open/) - As modern vehicles evolve into rolling computers on wheels, a new global competition aims to test and train the cybersecurity professionals who will protect them. VicOne, a prominent provider of automotive cybersecurity solutions, and Block Harbor, a Detroit-based engineering firm specializing in vehicle cybersecurity, have announced the launch of the first-ever Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition
- [New Vehicles Most APEALING Since 2020 with High Satisfaction](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/new-vehicles-most-apealing-since-2020-with-high-satisfaction/) - Amid a fast-evolving automotive landscape marked by electrification, personalization, and technological leaps, one thing has become clear: drivers are more passionate than ever about their new vehicles. According to the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, released Thursday, owner satisfaction has reached its highest level since 2020, with a record
- [@LAAutoShow AutmobilityLA AI, Autonomous, Luxury EVs & Autonomous 11/20](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/laautoshow-autmobilityla-ai-autonomous-luxury-evs-autonomous-11-20/) - In a city known for both its deep automotive heritage and technological ambition, the Los Angeles Auto Show will once again become the focal point for the global mobility industry this November. Organizers of the long-running event announced Thursday that registration is now open for AutoMobility LA 2025, the annual media and industry preview day
- [@LAAutoShow Returns November 21 with Cheaper Prices & Fun 4 All](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/laautoshow-returns-november-21-with-cheaper-prices-fun-4-all/) - For more than a century, the Los Angeles Auto Show has drawn car lovers, families, tech fans, and gearheads to the heart of Downtown L.A. to see what’s next on wheels. This fall, the tradition rolls on—with a few major upgrades. Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, running from
- [Mercedes-Benz Unplugs Production of EQ Lineup SUVs & Sedans for US](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mercedes-benz-unplugs-production-of-eq-lineup-suv-sedans-for-us/) - Mercedes‑Benz has halted production and new orders of its EQ electric lineup destined for U.S. dealerships—just weeks before federal EV tax incentives expire. Starting September 1, Mercedes will suspend shipments of every variant in its EQE and EQS line—sedans and SUVs—while continuing to assemble those vehicles for export to other markets. U.S. dealers have been
- [Tesla Diner in Hollywood Supersize Your Cybertruck Fries and Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/tesla-diner-in-hollywood-supersize-your-cybertruck-fries-and-charging/) - Tesla has officially unveiled its long-awaited Tesla Diner & Drive-In Theater—a futuristic, all-in-one EV supercharging, dining, and entertainment venue in the heart of Hollywood. With 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, a rooftop lounge, in-car food ordering, and two massive 45-foot LED movie screens, the new Tesla diner is both a cultural attraction and a tech-forward oasis
- [Connected Car News: Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft,SK keyfoundry, LB Semicon RDL, Rivian, Google, LG, Atari, AirConsole, VW, onsemi  & Harman](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/connected-car-news-mercedes-benz-microsoftsk-keyfoundry-lb-semicon-rdl-rivian-google-lg-atari-airconsole-vw-onsemi-harman/) - In connected car news are, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft,SK keyfoundry, LB Semicon RDL, Rivian, Google, LG, Atari, AirConsole, VW, onsemi and Harman. Mercedes-Benz & Microsoft Teams Video, Security & 365 Copilot Mercedes-Benz is deepening its collaboration with Microsoft to transform vehicles into mobile workspaces through an expanded suite of productivity tools integrated into its new MB.OS operating
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News: Uber, Lucid, Nuro, TIER IV, Baidu, Aeva, SGS’s CertX, MOTOR Ai, Apera AI,WeRide, Waymo & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-uber-lucid-nuro-tier-iv-baidu-aeva-sgss-certx-motor-ai-apera-aiweride-waymo-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Uber, Lucid, Nuro, TIER IV, Baidu, Aeva, SGS’s CertX, MOTOR Ai, Apera AI,WeRide, Waymo and Tesla. TIER IV Unveils Open-Source Architecture for Level 4+ TIER IV, creator of the world's first open-source autonomous driving software, has announced a breakthrough end-to-end architecture designed to support Level 4+ autonomy—enabling fully
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Rivian, GM, ZM Trucks, Bojangles, Blink Charging, Cenntro, Veloz, IONNA, Mangrove, Sensata & WattEV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ev-battery-charging-news-rivian-gm-zm-trucks-bojangles-blink-charging-cenntro-veloz-ionna-mangrove-sensata-wattev/) - In EV battery and charging news are Rivian, GM, ZM Trucks, Bojangles, Blink Charging, Cenntro, Veloz, IONNA, Mangrove, Sensata & WattEV. Rivian East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta Rivian, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, announced it will establish its East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, reinforcing its growing presence in the state. The new office, located
- [Mitsubishi Updates Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, Eclipse Cross & Outlander Sport](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mitsubishi-updates-outlander-plug-in-hybrid-eclipse-cross-outlander-sport/) - Mitsubishi Motors announced a series of significant updates across its North American lineup. Leading the charge is a refreshed Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and the introduction of the brand’s first-ever mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the standard Outlander, signaling a renewed push into electrified mobility. These updates arrive as part of Mitsubishi Motors North America’s broader Momentum
- [2026 Subaru Crosstek More Trims and Next-Gen Hybrid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/2026-subaru-crosstek-more-trims-and-next-gen-hybrid/) - Subaru of America revealed on the 2026 Crosstrek, unveiling a lineup that reflects the automaker’s continued focus on all-weather versatility, advanced safety technology, and now, enhanced electrification. The third-generation crossover enters the new model year with more standard equipment across trims, increased power in base models, and a significant milestone: the introduction of the next-generation
- [Subaru Uncharted Compact Crossover Electric SUV 290+ Mi. Range: Double Phone Chargers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/subaru-uncharted-compact-crossover-electric-suv-290-mi-range-double-phone-chargers/) - Subaru unveiled its first-ever all-electric compact crossover SUV, the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, in a public debut in New York City. With a name that underscores its venture into new territory, the Uncharted signals a significant evolution in the automaker’s commitment to electrification, blending Subaru’s familiar all-weather capabilities with the promise of cleaner, faster, and more
- [Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Tesla, GMC, Ram & Dodge Top Best Auto Websites](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mercedes-benz-audi-tesla-gmc-ram-dodge-top-best-auto-websites/) - A new report from J.D. Power has found that nearly one-third of car manufacturer websites—both for mainstream and luxury brands—fail to meet basic digital standards for speed, design, and usability, with significant implications for consumer satisfaction. According to the 2025 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study released on Wednesday, 32% of mass-market car brand websites and
- [2026 Hyundai Palisade: Bigger, Bolder, + Hybrid-Ready Starting Under $39K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/2026-hyundai-palisade-bigger-bolder-hybrid-ready-starting-under-39k/) - Hyundai unveiled the all-new 2026 Palisade, a fully updated three-row flagship SUV that arrives with significant enhancements in size, performance, technology, and comfort — all while offering a strikingly aggressive starting MSRP of $38,935. Debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025, the revamped Palisade is built on a refined, roomier
- [GM & Redwood Materials to Grid-Scale New/Used Vehicle Batteries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/gm-redwood-materials-to-grid-scale-new-used-vehicle-batteries/) - General Motors and Redwood Materials, a leading battery recycling and energy storage company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, announced a new collaboration on Tuesday aimed at turning both new and used electric vehicle batteries into grid-scale energy storage systems. The partnership reflects a growing urgency in the U.S. to expand domestic energy infrastructure as
- [Car Crimes in Day During Summer Costing $600-$2,295](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/car-crimes-in-day-during-summer-costing-600-2295/) - In a new survey, nearly half of all vehicle-related crimes in the United States—including thefts, break-ins, and acts of vandalism—were reported to occur in broad daylight, often just steps from the victim’s front door. The findings, released Tuesday by Nextbase, a leading manufacturer of dashboard cameras, paint a troubling portrait of growing criminal boldness and
- [Mullen News: Rebranding as Bollinger, NYTVIP & Crypto Payments](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/mullen-news-rebranding-as-bollinger-nytvip-crypto-payments/) - Mullen automotive will consolidate as Bollinger Innovations, is eligible for NYTVIP and Accepts crypto payments. Mullen+Bollinger= Bollinger Innvovations Mullen Automotive has announced a strategic consolidation of its operations with Bollinger Motors, resulting in a unified company under the new name Bollinger Innovations. The company plans to update its NASDAQ ticker symbol before August
- [Connected Car Digital Keys on iPhone/Smartphone Plugfest: Digital Key V.4, Hosted by Apple](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/connected-car-digital-keys-on-iphone-smartphone-plugfest-digital-key-v-4-hosted-by-apple/) - The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), a cross-industry organization of automakers, smartphone giants, and technology providers, convened this week for its thirteenth “Plugfest,” a hands-on summit where companies test and refine the evolving infrastructure of vehicle access: the digital key. Hosted by Apple at its headquarters, this week’s Plugfest marks a critical milestone in the rollout
- [Connected Car News: Elektrobit, Upstream, Rinf Tech, Nissan, Honda Pickups, Synopsys, ZF & Elektrobit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/connected-car-news-elektrobit-upstream-rinf-tech-nissan-honda-pickups-synopsys-zf-elektrobit/) - In connected car news are, Elektrobit, Upstream, Rinf Tech, Nissan, Honda Pickups, Synopsys, ZF & Elektrobit. Elektrobit Launches EB tresos AutoCore Elektrobit has introduced EB tresos AutoCore Light, a lightweight and modular software platform tailored for peripheral electronic control units (ECUs) like smart sensors and actuators. Designed to integrate into modern zonal and existing domain
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: May Mobility, Pony.ai, Foxconn, Waymo & BYD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-may-mobility-pony-aifoxconn-waymo-byd/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are May Mobility, Pony.ai,Foxconn, Waymo and BYD. May Mobility Unveils Ride-Hail API, Readies for Global AV Expansion May Mobility, a frontrunner in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, has introduced its Ride-Hail Integration API, a major advancement in its Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) model. This proprietary API is designed to seamlessly connect May
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Lucid, Guidehouse, Ford, Tesla and Charger Credits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ev-battery-charging-news-lucid-guidehouse-ford-tesla-and-charger-credits/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Lucid, Guidehouse, Ford, Tesla and Charger Credits. Guinness World Record Lucid Grand Longest EV Drive Lucid Group has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title after its Lucid Air Grand Touring drove 1,205 kilometers (approximately 749 miles) on a single charge, surpassing the previous record by 160 kilometers.
- [America's Best Drivers in TX, Worst in Boston, DC, Baltimore, CA & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/americas-best-drivers-in-tx-worst-in-boston-dc-baltimore-ca-more/) - According to the 2025 edition of Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Texas now leads the nation in safe driving, with four of its cities ranking in the top 20 safest, including Brownsville, which reclaims its position as the safest driving city in the United States. In sharp contrast, Boston holds onto its long-standing title as
- [Volkswagen Supports 164.47 K American Jobs & Adds $43.9 Billion to Economy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/volkswagen-supports-american-164-47-k-jobs-adds-43-9-billion-to-economy/) - Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and its nationwide network of authorized Volkswagen and Audi dealers are playing an increasingly vital role in the U.S. economy, according to a new independent study conducted by Deloitte. The report, released this week, found that VWGoA’s operations supported 164,470 American jobs—both directly and indirectly—and contributed an estimated $43.9 billion
- [New Mazda 2026 CX-5: More Space, Safety & Style](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/new-mazda-2026-cx-5-more-space-safety-style/) - Mazda North American Operations officially introduced the all-new, third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5, marking a significant evolution of one of the brand’s most successful nameplates. Since its original debut in 2012, the CX-5 had become a cornerstone for Mazda, showcasing key brand values such as Kodo design and SkyActiv technology. With over 1.6 million units sold
- [Argonne Filters Lithium from Seawater Using Potted Plant Clay](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/argonne-filters-lithium-from-seawater-using-potted-plant-clay/) - Global demand for lithium is surging driven by the electric vehicle (EV) boom, consumer electronics, and defense applications. The is more demand than supply. A team at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, working in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, has developed a novel membrane technology that
- [Stellantis: Dodge, Jeep Ram, & Fiat Offers 10 Yr-Free Connected Car Options or Paid Wi-Fi Plan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/stellantis-dodge-jeep-ram-fiat-offers-10-yr-free-connected-car-options-or-paid-wi-fi-plan/) - In an era where digital features have become integral to the driving experience, Stellantis is streamlining its approach to connected services for U.S. customers. Starting this month, the multinational automaker is rolling out a simplified, two-tier subscription system aimed at making vehicle connectivity more accessible, valuable, and easier to understand. The changes apply to new
- [Toyota Pledges $600,000+  Aid Following Texas Hill Country Flooding](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/toyota-pledges-600000-aid-following-texas-hill-country-flooding/) - Toyota Motor North America, in collaboration with Toyota Financial Services, Gulf States Toyota, Southeast Toyota, and local dealerships including Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne, has committed more than $600,000 to assist communities affected by the July 4th flash floods in Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country. The funds will support the Community Foundation of
- [Consumers Want Simpler, More Sensible & Cheaper Vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/consumers-want-simpler-mores-sensible-cheaper-vehicles/) - With sticker shock creeping closer to the $50,000 mark for a new car, many American shoppers are drawing a hard line. In a market rattled by high interest rates, rising inflation, and unpredictable supply chains, a growing number of consumers are turning their backs on leather-wrapped luxury and touchscreen-laden dashboards. What they want instead, according
- [Connected Car News Renesas, GlobalLogic, ECARX, Volvo, Polestar & Synopsis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/connected-car-news-renesas-globallogic-ecarx-volvo-polestar-synopsis/) - In connected car news are Renesas, GlobalLogic, ECARX, Volvo, Polestar & Synopsis. Renesas RA8P1 Microcontrollers Renesas Electronics has launched its new RA8P1 microcontroller (MCU) group, engineered for AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics at the edge. Combining a 1GHz Arm Cortex-M85 and Ethos-U55 neural processing unit, the RA8P1 achieves a record 256 GOPS AI performance
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: AEye, Beep, Emergencies & WeRide](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-12/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are AEye, Beep, Emergencies and WeRide. AEye Wins Major OEM AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a leader in adaptive high-performance lidar, has secured a key OEM partnership to integrate its Apollo lidar systems into future transportation applications—an agreement projected to generate over $30 million in revenue within the next 24
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Slate Truck, indiGotech, Mercedes-Benz, Nexperia, Tesla & China](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/ev-battery-charging-news-slate-truck-indigotech-mercedes-benz-nexperia-tesla-china/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Slate, indiGotech, Mercedes-Benz, Nexperia, Tesla & China. Slate Price Slated Now for Mid $20,000's Slate Auto’s minimalist electric pickup which many considered would be the only American-made EV priced “under \,000 will now cost buyers in the “mid-twenties.” The sharp price increase is triggered by the repeal of
- [OnStar Infotainment: HBO Max, Prime, Tubi, Chrom, Angry Birds, GameSnacks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/onstar-infotainment-hbo-max-prime-tubi-chrom-angry-birds-gamesnacks/) - GM is turning vehicles into personal entertainment hubs. Thanks to OnStar connectivity and the latest software updates, select GM models now offer streaming access to hundreds of thousands of movies, TV shows, live sports, and new. Whether it's a long road trip, a quick charging stop, or waiting through a soccer practice, GM drivers and
- [Why Impaired Driving Fatalities Increased During Pandemic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/why-impaired-driving-fatalities-increased-during-pandemic/) - A surge in alcohol-impaired driving deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been driven in part by a national mental health crisis and a decline in law enforcement presence, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The findings suggest that while alcohol consumption increased during lockdowns, the root causes of
- [Toyota Expands AZ Proving Ground: Track, Ride/Handling & Off-Roading](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/toyota-expands-az-proving-ground-track-ride-handling-off-roading/) - In a significant reaffirmation of its commitment to vehicle innovation and development in the American Southwest, Toyota Motor North America announced a $50 million investment to expand and enhance its sprawling Arizona Proving Grounds facility. The automaker has already broken ground on several major projects at the site, underscoring the location’s central role in the
- [Low-Income Californians Can Get Vehicle A/C Fixed for 10% of Cost with Cool Air Rebates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/07/low-income-californians-can-get-vehicle-a-c-fixed-for-10-of-cost-cool-air-rebates/) - In a sweeping effort to help Californians stay safe and cool amid intensifying summer heat, state officials have expanded a climate and public health initiative that offers substantial financial assistance to low-income drivers struggling with broken car air conditioning systems. The Cool Air Rebate (CAR) Program, which launched last year as a pilot in Fresno,
- [Discounted July 4 Ride Codes & Holiday Safe Driving Advice from MADD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/discounted-july-4-ride-codes-holiday-safe-driving-advice-from-madd/) - The Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays on American roads and waterways. That’s why Mothers Against Drunk Driving is sounding the alarm and calling on revelers to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving as part of its Safe Summer campaign. In 2023 alone, drunk driving claimed 233 lives during the Independence Day
- [SEMA: New Technology, Aging Vehicles & Consumer Aftermarket Behaviors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/sema-new-technology-aging-vehicles-consumer-aftermarket-behaviors/) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today released its 2025 Market Report comprehensive analysis of the current trends and growth patterns in the American automotive aftermarket sector. It features information about a transforming automotive landscape marked by evolving technology, aging vehicles, and shifting consumer behavior. According to the new report, U.S. consumers spent an estimated
- [Connected Car News: Trimble, TDK, Dolby Atmos, Audi, Elektrobit, Foxconn, Silicon Motions, Qualcomm, GeoTab, Mercedes, PlaxidityX, GlobalLogic, Audi & AirConsole](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/connected-car-news-trimble-tdk-dolby-atmos-audi-elektrobit-foxconn-silicon-motions-qualcomm-geotab-mercedes-plaxidityx-globallogic-audi-airconsole/) - In car news are Trimble, TDK, Dolby Atmos, Audi, Elektrobit, Foxconn, Silicon Motions, Qualcomm, GeoTab, Mercedes, PlaxidityX, GlobalLogic, Audi & AirConsole. Trimble & TDK High-Precision Navigation Trimble and InvenSense, a TDK company, have announced a collaboration to offer a cutting-edge navigation solution that integrates Trimble’s ProPoint® Go positioning engine and RTX® correction service with TDK’s
- [Electric Vehicle, Battery & Charging News: Skycharger, XCharge & Kia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/electric-vehicle-battery-charging-news-skycharger-xcharge-kia/) - As US PHEV and EV Adoption grows, also in EV, battery and charging news are Skycharger, XCharge and Kia. SFO Skycharger EV Fast Charging Hub Skycharger has been awarded a lease to develop a high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), following unanimous approvals from both the San Francisco Board
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Uber, Waymo, AEye & Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-uber-waymo-aeye-tesla/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Uber, Waymo, AEye & Tesla. Uber & Waymo Autonomous Rides in Atlanta via Uber App On Monday, residents of Atlanta gained access to a new era of transportation as Uber officially launched autonomous vehicle (AV) rides in partnership with Waymo. For the first time, Atlantans could be matched
- [US PHEV & EV Adoption Grows--China Dominates-US Should Step UP](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/us-phev-ev-adoptions-grows-china-dominates-us-should-step-up/) - The latest data show that U.S. electric vehicle adoption, while growing, is slowing. China is dominating the world EV market while opportunities exist for US automakers in other countries. In the first quarter of 2025, EVs accounted for 9.6 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales, down from 10.9 percent in the final quarter
- [Front Blindspots Grow as Vehicle Size Increases: New IIHS Method Confirms](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/front-blindspots-grow-as-vehicle-size-increases-new-iihs-method-confirms/) - A newly developed measurement method from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed forward visibility in some of America’s best-selling vehicles has declined significantly over the past quarter century. Using a new visual mapping technique, researchers found that several high-volume models—including three popular SUVs—now feature dramatically larger blind zones in front of the
- [Cars Are Named Family Members and Talked To, Poll Says](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/cars-are-named-family-members-and-talked-to-poll-says/) - For a growing number of Americans, the car parked in the driveway is no longer just a mode of transportation—it’s a member of the family. It may be named "Fancy Jenny," “The Bug Slayer” or “Baby Sweet Lil’ Kayden,” and it likely plays a role in daily rituals: morning commutes, late-night snack runs, and long
- [Initial Quality Less Infotainment & More Cupholders Foibles + PHEV Frustrations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/initial-quality-less-infotainment-more-cupholders-foibles-phev-frustrations/) - Owners are reporting slightly fewer problems during the first three months of ownership of new vehicles, according to J.D. Power’s closely watched 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), released today. The industry overall saw a modest improvement, with reported problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) falling to 192, compared to 194 a year earlier. But the
- [Some 2010-23 Hyundai/Kia Vehicle Owners to Get up to $350 in Payments](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/some-2010-23-hyundai-kia-vehicle-owners-to-get-up-to-350-in-payments/) - Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and associated parts suppliers have agreed to pay up to $62.1 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging defects in airbag control units installed in certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Owners may receive payments of $350 for recalled vehicles and $150 for unrecalled vehicles The lawsuit, filed in the U.S.
- [Spectrum to Connect Nexar Connected Cars & Dashcams](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/spectrum-to-connect-nexar-connected-cars/) - Nexar, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence-powered mobility solutions, announced on June 25, 2025, a strategic alliance with Spectrum, one of the largest broadband providers in the United States. The collaboration is designed to transform how vehicle-generated data is collected, transmitted, and applied—ushering in a new era of connected transportation and real-time road intelligence. At
- [Ford Forges Charge on Electric with  LFP BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ford-forges-charge-on-electric-with-lfp-blueoval-battery-park-in-michigan/) - On a vast stretch of farmland halfway between Detroit and Kalamazoo, steel girders are rising for what Ford Motor Company hopes will be a defining piece of its electric future: a $3.5 billion, two-million-square-foot factory dedicated to building lithium iron phosphate batteries, or LFPs, for a new generation of more affordable electric vehicles. The facility
- [Scout Motors Traveler Travels Through Timeless Style with New Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/scout-motors-traveler-travels-through-timeless-style-with-new-tech/) - Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group–backed EV startup, has unveiled its most ambitious project to date: the Scout Traveler Concept, a battery-electric SUV that fuses American heritage with modern performance and off-road credibility. Revealed at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally, the concept embodies the rebirth of the classic Scout nameplate with a focus on
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Torc, Kodiak Robotics, Helm.ai, Guiden & ADASTEC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-torc-kodiak-robotics-helm-ai-guiden-adastec/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, Torc, Kodiak Robotics, Helm.ai, Guiden & ADASTEC. Tesla Robotaxis in Austin with Safety Drivers Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s long‑anticipated robotaxi service will tentatively launch on June 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas, marking the company’s debut in fully autonomous ride‑hailing The pilot will feature a limited
- [Connected Car News: Cadence, Samsung, Vic One, SolidRun & Murata](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/connected-car-news-cadence-samsung-vic-one-solidrun-murata/) - In connected car news are Cadence, Samsung, Vic One, SolidRun and Murata. Cadence/Samsung Foundry AI, Automotive & 3D-IC Applications Cadence and Samsung Foundry have deepened their collaboration with a new multi-year agreement to extend Cadence’s memory and interface IP solutions across Samsung’s advanced SF4X, SF5A, and SF2P process nodes. The partnership aims to accelerate development
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Aptera, Factoral, Scania, Advantech, Toyota & LG](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ev-battery-charging-news-aptera-factoral-scania-advantech-toyota-lg/) - Along with details of the Nissan Leaf, Scout Motors Traveler and Toyota Prius Nightshade, in EV, battery and charging news are Aptera, Factoral, Scania, Advantech, Toyota and LG. Aptera Solar EV Livestream 6/27 Aptera Motors will unveil its first fully functional solar electric validation vehicle during a YouTube Live broadcast on June 27, 2025, at
- [Tesla, Jeep, Kia, VW & Honda Top American-Made Index 2025](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/tesla-jeep-kia-vw-honda-top-american-made-index-2025/) - In its 20th anniversary year, Cars.com’s American‑Made Index refreshed long-standing perceptions about domestic automotive production. The centerpiece of its 2025 ranking: Tesla once again dominates, with all four of its core electric models—Model 3, Y, S and X—claiming the top four slots, followed by Jeep, Kia and The Index evaluates five key metrics: final assembly location,
- [MOIA Shows Volkswagen Autonomous L4 ID. Buzz with Sensors & Smartphone Access](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/moia-shows-volkswagen-autonomous-l4-id-buzz-with-sensors-smartphone-access/) - In a notable step toward reshaping urban transportation, Volkswagen’s mobility subsidiary, MOIA, unveiled the series-production version of its fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD electric van, now ready for commercial deployment. The vehicle, developed in partnership with Mobileye, marks a shift from concept to commercialization in the highly competitive robotaxi sector. The ID. Buzz AD—short for
- [New Nissan Leaf More SUV, Style & Tech Made in Japan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/new-nissan-leaf-more-suv-style-tech-made-in-japan/) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. on Monday unveiled the completely reimagined 2026 LEAF — a family-friendly electric crossover that blends over a decade of customer insights with a bold new design and significantly enhanced capabilities. The third-generation LEAF, Nissan’s long-standing electric flagship, enters its next chapter with an elevated aesthetic, SUV-like proportions, a significantly more advanced
- [Tiny Micro Electric Vehicle Fastport eQuad from Honda for Bike Lanes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/tiny-micro-electric-vehicle-fastport-equad-from-honda-for-bike-lanes/) - Honda is taking a swing at urban micromobility with the launch of Fastport, a new electric delivery vehicle venture aiming to reshape how packages get dropped off in congested cities. The global debut is set for later this month at the Eurobike trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, where the automaker will unveil the Fastport eQuad,
- [Free Tire Inspections from Discount America's Tire for Tire Safety Week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/free-tire-inspections-from-discount-americas-tire-for-tire-safety-week/) - With one of the nation’s busiest travel weekends fast approaching, Discount Tire, the nation’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, is offering free tire safety checks at more than 1,200 locations across 39 states as part of National Tire Safety Week, which runs June 30 through July 3. The annual campaign comes as millions prepare
- [Android Auto for Lucid AIR with Over-the-Air Update](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/android-auot-for-lucid-ar-with-over-the-air-update/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), the luxury electric vehicle manufacturer known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, has officially launched Android Auto integration across all Lucid Air models. The new feature arrives via an over-the-air (OTA) software update—Lucid OS 2.7.0—bringing the Android Auto Smart Driving Companion App to owners of the acclaimed Lucid Air. This
- [Toyota Intros 2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade Edition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/toyota-intros-2026-prius-plug-in-hybrid-nightshade-edition/) - Toyota is turning heads in 2026 with the launch of the Prius Plug‑in Hybrid Nightshade Edition, adding a fierce and stylish new look to the Prius family. Built on the sporty and well-equipped XSE trim, the Nightshade Edition intensifies the plugin’s sleek profile with a suite of commanding black accents. From the grille and badging
- [Connected Car News: New Era Electronics, Anyline, Nexar, Flywheel, NIRA, Cyient, Applied Intuition, OpeAI Dynamics & BANF](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/connected-car-news-new-era-electronics-anyline-nexar-flywheel-nira-cyient-applied-intuition-opeai-dynamics-banf/) - In connected car news are New Era Electronics, Anyline, Nexar, Flywheel, NIRA, Cyient, Applied Intuition, OpeAI Dynamics & BANF. New Era New Facility in Salt Lake City New Era Electronics is establishing its first U.S. facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, to enhance supply chain reliability and better serve its North American customers. Opening April
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Kodiak, Waymo, Innoviz, Wayve, Uber, Easyrain, NVIDIA & Schaeffler](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-kodiak-waymo-innoviz-wayve-uber-easyrain-nvidia-schaeffler/) - Along with the Tesla, Robotaxi launch in Austin, in autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Kodiak, Waymo, Innoviz, Wayve, Uber, Easyrain, NVIDIA and Schaeffler. Kodiak Driverless Truck Fleet with Atlas Kodiak Robotics has delivered two more AI-powered driverless trucks to Atlas Energy Solutions, bringing Atlas's autonomous fleet to four as part of a 100-truck order.
- [Tesla Robotaxis to Roll in Austin on June 22?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/telsa-robotaxis-to-roll-in-austin-on-june-22/) - Tesla’s much-hyped Robotaxi rollout—slated for June 22, 2025—has captured headlines and stirred excitement in the auto and tech worlds. Elon Musk announced last month that Tesla will deploy 10 to 20 fully autonomous Model Ys, outfitted without steering wheels or pedals, as a driverless ride-hailing fleet in Austin, Texas. While the promise of autonomous Tesla
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Sense, Autel Energy, Leap, Xos, BMW, Toyota & Wallbox.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ev-battery-charging-news-sense-autel-energy-leap-xos-bmw-toyota-wallbox/) - In EV, Battery and charging news are Sense, Autel Energy, Leap, Xos, BMW, Toyota & Wallbox. Sense EV Analytics Insights Sense has introduced EV Analytics, a groundbreaking load management solution embedded in AMI 2.0 smart meters that provides real-time detection and analysis of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Using embedded AI and edge computing, the tool
- [CA & 10 States Sue Feds Over Blocking California Authority for Cleaner Air](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ca-10-states-sue-feds-over-blocking-california-authority-for-cleaner-air/) - California filed suit Friday against the federal government in a legal clash over state authority and environmental regulation, challenging what officials described as an unprecedented attempt by Congress to block California’s stringent vehicle emissions standards. The lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and joined by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources
- [IIHS Awards 6 Vehicles Top Safety Picks: Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Kia K4, Toyota Prisu, BZ4X & Nissan Murano](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/iihs-awards-6-vehicles-top-safety-picks-hyundai-elantra-sonata-kia-k4-toyota-prisu-bz4x-nissan-murano/) - Six 2025 vehicles have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ designation in the latest round of safety testing, representing standout performance in crash protection and crash avoidance. The honored models come from four different automakers and span categories from compact sedans to midsize SUVs. The newly awarded vehicles include the
- [Apple Updates CarPlay in iOS 26 with Video, Widgets, Tapback Emojis & Mote](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/apple-updates-carplay-in-ios-26-with-video-widgets-tapback-emojis-mote/) - At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled sweeping upgrades to CarPlay coming with iOS 26 this fall, including a modernized Liquid Glass interface, interactive widgets and Live Activities, enhanced Messaging, and more intuitive controls. NFC & UWB Digital Car Keys Apple announced a major expansion of its Wallet app’s digital Car Key feature, adding support for 13 additional
- [Tailgating Mitigation Tech: Defensive Driving from Hyundai Mobis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/tailgating-mitigation-tech-defensive-driving-from-hyundai-mobis/) - In a bid to tackle one of the most unnerving hazards of highway driving—aggressive tailgaters—Hyundai Mobis, the South Korean auto parts giant, has unveiled a new safety system that could soon allow vehicles to autonomously react to threats from behind. The company announced on Tuesday that it has developed rear safety control technology designed to
- [Verizon & Qualcomm V2X for 5G, LTE & MEC-- Edge Transportation Exchange](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/verizon-qualcomm-v2x-for-5g-lte-mec-edge-transportation-exchange/) - Verizon Business officially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a V2X (vehicle-to-everything) platform that integrates 5G, LTE, mobile edge computing (MEC), and precise geolocation to enable near-real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure and vulnerable road users. Edge Transportation Exchange is an advanced platform designed to enable seamless, real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and even pedestrians. It brings to
- [GM Invests $4Billion in Michigan, Kansas & Tennessee Factories](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/gm-invests-4billion-in-michigan-kansas-tennessee-factories/) - General Motors has announced a $4 billion investment to retool and expand three U.S. manufacturing facilities, boosting capacity for both electric and traditional gas‑powered vehicles . The investment includes upgrades in Michigan, Kansas & Tennessee , signaling GM’s commitment to a dual-path product strategy. Why it matters: EV and ICE coexistence: GM’s decision reflects a nuanced
- [LG Innotek's Connected Car 3rd Gen 5G Release 17 Released](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/le-innoteks-connected-car-3rd-gen-5g-release-17-released/) - LG Innotek has announced the development of what it calls the world’s first “Third-generation Automotive 5G Communication Module” with broadband satellite connectivity. This new module, introduced on June 9, promises to deliver high-speed, high-volume data transmission capabilities even in the most remote corners of the globe, marking a watershed moment in the evolution of connected
- [Evidence: Why Way More Waymo Vehicles Are Torched During LA Protests](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/evidence-why-way-more-waymo-vehicles-are-torched-during-la-protests/) - Recently, Los Angeles witnessed a new symbolic voyeur: Waymo’s self‑driving taxis. Between June 7 and 8, at least five Waymo robotaxis were torched during large-scale anti‑ICE protests around downtown L.A. and the 101 Freeway The fires, fueled by lithium-ion batteries, not only threatened vehicles but also posed public health hazards, as authorities warned about toxic fumes .
- [Connected Car News: Qualcomm, Autotalks, FPT Corp., Cymotive, STRADVISION, Arm, Keysight, NIO, Marelli & Uber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/connected-car-news-qualcomm-autotalks-fpt-corp-cymotive-stradvision-arm-keysight-nio-marelli-uber/) - In connected car news are Qualcomm, Autotalks, FPT Corp., Cymotive, STRADVISION, Arm, Kesight, NIO, Marelli and Uber. Autotalks Acquired by Qualcomm Qualcomm Technologies has officially completed its acquisition of Autotalks, a leading provider of direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions. This move strengthens Qualcomm's position in the automotive sector by adding Autotalks’ production-ready, automotive-qualified V2X solutions
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Plus, California, WeRide & Renault](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-plus-california-weride-renault/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Plus, California, WeRide and Renault. Plus Goes Public via $1.2B SPAC Automation Inc., operating as Plus, a Silicon Valley-based developer of AI-powered virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Churchill Capital Corp IX (NASDAQ: CCIX), a SPAC led by financier Michael
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: WirelessCar, Blink, ChargeHub, Windrose Tech, Terrawatt, Rivian, Nissan & Lucid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ev-battery-charging-news-y-fleets-wirelesscar-blink-chargehub-windrose-tech-terrawatt-rivian-nissan-lucid/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Gateway Fleets, WirelessCar, Blink, ChargeHub, Windrose Tech, Terrawatt, Rivian, Nissan & Lucid. Gateway Fleets New EV Charging Depot Near FedEx Hubs in Riverside Gateway Fleets, a company focused on electrifying last-mile delivery, has launched a new EV charging depot in Riverside, California—just minutes from key FedEx stations in
- [Next Nissan LEAF Less Drag & More Brag to Dare/Spare with NACS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/next-nissan-leaf-less-drag-more-brag-to-dare-spare-with-nacs/) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched the first installment of a three-part video series highlighting the creative and technical minds behind one of the world’s most iconic electric vehicles—the completely reimagined Nissan LEAF. As the curtain rises on this third-generation model, it’s not simply about evolution—it’s about honoring a trailblazing past while projecting bold confidence
- [New Seat Belt from Volvo Adapts to Person, Size & Event in EX60](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/new-seat-belt-from-volvo-adapts-to-person-size-event-in-ex60/) - In a move that underscores its legacy as a safety pioneer, Volvo Cars has announced the introduction of a revolutionary new seat belt system that adapts in real-time to both road conditions and individual passengers. The innovation, known as the multi-adaptive safety belt, will debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60, slated for release in
- [Mullen News: Bollinger Motors Settlement Exits Receivership: B4 Sales & Service Continue](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/mullen-news-bollinger-motors-settlement-exits-receivership-b4-sales-service-continue/) - Bollinger Motors announced today that it has officially emerged from receivership, following a legal settlement with its founder, Robert Bollinger, who had filed a lawsuit against Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN), the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that acquired a majority stake in the company in 2022. As part of the settlement, Mullen increased its ownership
- [Toyota Supports Safety with MIT AgeLab & Collaborative Safety Research Center](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/toyota-supports-safety-with-mit-agelab-collaborative-safety-research-center/) - Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) celebrated a major milestone this week with the completion of its 100th research project—an ambitious collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab that analyzed how drivers perform non-driving-related tasks with and without advanced driver-assistance technologies. To mark the occasion, Toyota unveiled ten new research initiatives, extending its
- [OpenGMSL Association Opens Up to Standaredize Autonomous & ADAS Protocols](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/opengmsl-association-opens-up-to-standaredize-autonomous-adas-protocols/) - In a move poised to reshape the digital nervous system of modern vehicles, a consortium of leading automotive original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor developers, and technology ecosystem partners announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association. The newly launched organization aims to establish a unified, open standard for high-speed video and data transmission within
- [Happy 100th Goodyear Blimp--Free Wendy's Frosty via App-Mascots Celebrate](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/happy-100th-goodyear-blimp-free-wendys-frosty-via-app-mascots-celebrate/) - Today marks the 100th birthday of the one and only Goodyear Blimp! That’s right, your favorite airship has officially hit triple digits, and it’s celebrating by hanging out in the Wingfoot Lake Airship hangar. The Mascot Madness Lineup Includes: Duo the Owl: Still judging your Duolingo streak mid-dance. Dr. Squatch: Whispering, "Don’t eat the soap,"
- [Mullen Buys More Bollinger Motors & Reverse 1-100 Split](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/mullen-buys-more-bollingers-reverse-1-100-split/) - Mullen Automotive Inc., a Southern California-based EV manufacturer, announced Monday that it has acquired an additional 21 percent stake in Bollinger Motors, bringing its total ownership to 95 percent. The transaction not only strengthens Mullen’s strategic position but also adds approximately $3.5 million to shareholder equity. The deal comes after Mullen resolved longstanding claims and
- [Elon Musk Back in @Tesla but Will DOGE Affect Linger?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/elon-musk-back-in-tesla-but-will-doge-affect-linger/) - Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a position he held for 130 days under President Donald Trump's administration. Musk's tenure was marked by ambitious goals to streamline federal operations and reduce spending. While the administration claims DOGE achieved approximately $170 billion in savings,
- [Connected Car News: JOYNEXT, Google Android Auto, Asahi Kasei, VIA Optronics, Autolink, HAAS Alert & Mitsubishi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/connected-car-news-joynext-google-android-auto-asahi-kasei-via-optronics-autolink-haas-alert-mitsubishi/) - In connected car news are JOYNEXT, Google Android Auto, Asahi Kasei, VIA Optronics, Autolink, HAAS Alert & Mitsubishi. CPD UWB by JOYNEXT JOYNEXT has launched its first mass-produced Child Presence Detection (CPD) system using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, now being installed in vehicles from a major Japanese joint venture brand. This advanced system, developed with UbiTraq
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Waymo, Whale Dynamic, Cyngn, Aeva, Mobileye, TIER IV & Perrone Robotics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-11/) - In autonomous & self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Waymo, Whale Dynamic, Cyngn, Aeva, Mobileye, TIER IV and Perrone Robotics. WeRide Robotaxi Launches in Saudi Arabia & Middle East WeRide has begun groundwork for its Robotaxi trial operations in Saudi Arabia, supported by the Transport General Authority, with service set to launch on Uber in the
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: ComEd, Volcon, Whale Dynamic, Factoral, Epic Charging & Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/ev-battery-charging-news-comed-volcon-whale-dynamic-factoral-epic-charging-hyundai/) - In EV, battery and charging news are ComEd, Volcon, Whale Dynamic, Factoral, Epic Charging & Hyundai. ComEd EV Ambassador Program ComEd has introduced its new EV Ambassador Program, a community-centered initiative aimed at increasing education and awareness around electric vehicle adoption across northern Illinois, particularly in underserved areas. Partnering with Equiticity, Bronzeville Community Development Partnership,
- [Everything We Know About the Clean Slate Cheap EV Truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/everything-we-know-about-the-clean-slate-cheap-ev-truck/) - In a market dominated by high-priced, tech-laden electric trucks, the Slate Truck emerges as a cost-effective alternative, emphasizing affordability, simplicity, and customization. Developed by American startup Slate Auto, this minimalist EV pickup is poised to disrupt the industry by offering a base price under $28,000, which can drop below $20,000 after federal incentives if they
- [China's Rare Earth Magnet Export Reduction Threatens Automakers & Suppliers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/06/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-export-reduction-threatens-automakers-suppliers/) - The global automotive industry, leading automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai, have raised alarms over potential production halts due to China's recent restrictions on rare-earth magnet exports. These magnets are crucial components in various automotive systems, such as anti-lock brakes, power steering, and advanced driver-assistance systems. The export restrictions, implemented by China in
- [Volvo Stops EX90 SUV US SC Production Due to Parts & Supply Problems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/volvo-stops-ex90-suv-us-sc-production-due-to-parts-supply-problems/) - Volvo Cars has temporarily suspended production at its U.S. assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, due to a shortage of critical components, underscoring the persistent supply chain disruptions affecting the automotive industry. Update 5/30: We have learned from a Volvo spokesperson the following, "Our local production in Charleston USA was temporarily paused due to
- [Mullen News: Reverse Split, GEM Settlement & $1.4 Million Order](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/mullen-news-reverse-split-gem-settlement-1-4-million-order/) - Mullen Automotive is making moves amid ongoing challenges and opportunities. The company recently announced a 1-for-100 reverse stock split effective June 2, 2025. Mullen also resolved a four-year legal dispute with GEM Group by entering a settlement that pauses collection efforts and allows a potential acquisition of its Mishawaka facility, while also expanding its Tunica
- [The Ultimate Charging Experience: IONNA--Fast Charging, Truck Stopping & Amenities](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/the-ultimate-charging-experience-ionna-fast-charging-truck-stopping-amenities/) - In a move that reflects an understanding of what today’s EV drivers truly need, IONNA—the fast-charging network backed by a coalition of seven major automakers—has unveiled a vision that redefines the electric vehicle charging experience: high-powered 400kW pull-thru charging stations, complete with driver lounges and convenience retail. Bridging the Gap Between Speed and Comfort As
- [Kia 2026 EV9 3-Row MSRP 54.9K-71.9K -$7.5K with Tax Credit While it Lasts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/kia-2026-ev9-3-row-msrp-54-9k-71-9k-7-5k-with-tax-credit-while-it-lasts/) - Kia America on Monday unveiled pricing details and key updates for the 2026 Kia EV9, the automaker’s all-electric, three-row sport utility vehicle. Entering its third model year, the EV9 remains largely consistent with its original form but introduces a slate of meaningful refinements aimed at elevating both style and performance. The headline addition is the
- [Connected Car News: Google, Volvo, FocalPoint, STMicroelectronics, Red Hat, Stellantis, Toyoda, Leopard Imaging, Qualcomm, Mercedes & Uber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/connected-car-news-google-volvo-focalpoint-stmicroelectronics-red-hat-stellantis-toyoda-leopard-imaging-qualcomm-mercedes-uber/) - In connected car news are Google, Volvo, FocalPoint, STMicroelectronics, Red Hat, Stellantis, Toyoda, Leopard Imaging, Qualcomm, Mercedes & Uber. Volvo 1st Google’s Gemini AI Integration Following Google’s major Gemini AI announcements at its I/O conference, Volvo revealed it will be the first automaker to integrate the chatbot into its full lineup of vehicles. Expanding on
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Uber, IonQ, Enride, Zoox, Waymo, Perrone, TIER IV, Fortellix & Man Truck Bus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-uber-ionq-enride-zoox-waymo-perrone-tier-iv-fortellix-man-truck-bus/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Uber, IonQ, Enride, Zoox, Waymo, Perrone, TIER IV, Fortellix and Man Truck Bus. Global WeRide/Uber Robotaxi Deployment WeRide Inc. (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, reported strong momentum in Q1 2025 as it accelerated international commercialization and expanded its fleet to over 1,200 autonomous
- [Chevrolet Adds Off-Road Trail Boss Silverado EVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/chevrolet-adds-off-road-trail-boss-silverado-evs/) - Chevrolet’s Silverado EV, the electric version of its storied pickup, is going off-road. Starting this summer, the company will introduce the Trail Boss trim to the 2026 Silverado EV lineup — a lifted, off-road-ready variant that blends the robust capability Trail Boss is known for with the powertrain of a next-generation electric vehicle. First launched
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Orange EV, Chargepoint & ADS-TEC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/ev-battery-charging-news-orange-ev-chargepoint-ads-tec/) - In EV, battery and charging news are lawmakers, Orange EV, Chargepoint and ADS-TEC. Bye Bye EV Tax Credits? The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping tax and spending package that includes the elimination of federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. The legislation proposes ending the $7,500 tax credit
- [2026 RAV4 New Styles Core, Rugged & Sport + GR Sport Woodland](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/2026-rav4-new-styles-core-rugged-sport-gr-sport-woodland/) - Toyota Motor North America unveiled the sixth-generation RAV4 on, offering a comprehensive redesign and reaffirming the model’s status as a cornerstone of the American SUV market. The 2026 RAV4 introduced a trio of distinct styling approaches—Core, Rugged, and Sport—and signaled Toyota’s growing commitment to electrification by offering only hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the
- [California Takes Legal Action Against Environmental Waiver Revocation by Congress](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/california-takes-legal-action-against-environmental-waiver-revocation-by-congress/) - In a striking escalation of tensions over environmental policy, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will initiate legal action in response to a move by Senate Republicans to dismantle key components of California’s clean vehicle regulations. The officials cast the maneuver as a politically motivated attempt to
- [Direct ChassisLink Inc. to Deploy BlackBerry Radar for Great Freight Optimization](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/direct-chassislink-inc-to-deploy-blackberry-radar-for-great-freight-optimization/) - In a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure, Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI), the nation’s largest supplier of intermodal container chassis, announced on Monday that it will deploy BlackBerry Radar® asset-tracking technology across 100,000 of its DCL53 domestic 53-foot chassis units. The sweeping rollout marks a major milestone in the company’s broader strategy to modernize its
- [Toyota Group Companies Launch Global AI Accelerator & Software Academy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/toyota-group-companies-launch-global-ai-accelerator-software-academy/) - In a sweeping new effort to reshape its global workforce for the AI era, five leading Toyota Group companies — Aisin Corporation, Denso Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Woven by Toyota — announced on Thursday the creation of the Toyota Software Academy, a major initiative to scale up artificial intelligence and software
- [Memorial Day Kicks Off the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Teen Drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/memorial-day-kicks-off-the-100-deadliest-days-for-teen-drivers/) - As Americans fire up their grills and hit the highways for Memorial Day weekend—the symbolic start of summer—the holiday also ushers in a far more sobering tradition: the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” a stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day marked by a surge in fatal crashes, particularly involving teen drivers.
- [Lexus 2026 RX Bold Electric Luxury: More Power--Longer Range-Faster Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/lexus-2026-rx-bold-electric-luxury-more-power-longer-range-faster-charging/) - Lexus, the Japanese luxury automaker long associated with refined performance and quiet innovation, introduced the thoroughly updated 2026 RZ battery-electric SUV to the North American market today. The latest iteration of its first globally available, purpose-built electric vehicle brings an array of meaningful enhancements: more power, longer range, faster charging, and a fresh addition to
- [Memorial Weekend Reminder:  Safety & Celebration this Summer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/memorial-weekend-reminder-safety-celebration-this-summer/) - As Americans across the country prepare to light their grills, travel to family gatherings, or spend time on lakes and rivers this Memorial Day weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is issuing a sober reminder: celebration and safety must go hand in hand. Memorial Day, widely recognized as the unofficial start of summer, also marks the
- [Drive Safely over Memorial Day Weekend--Says NSC You are risk](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/drive-safely-over-memorial-day-weekend-says-nsc-you-are-risk/) - The National Safety Council, a leading nonprofit dedicated to eliminating preventable deaths, has issued a sobering projection ahead of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend: an estimated 443 people may lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes during the holiday period. The figure, released Monday, marks a 6 percent increase over the 2024 estimate and underscores
- [Connected Car News: CarPlay Ultra, HARMAN, Aeva, LB Tech, Cinemo, Aston Martin, Iteris & ECARX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/connected-car-news-carplay-ultra-harman-aeva-lb-tech-cinemo-aston-martin-iteris-ecarx/) - In connected car news are CarPlay Ultra, HARMAN, Aeva, LB Tech, Cinemo, Aston Martin, Iteris and ECARX. HARMAN Open-Sources Connected Services Platform 4 SDVs HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics and a leader in automotive technology, has open-sourced its full connected services platform via the Eclipse Connected Services Platform (ECSP) project. This pioneering move is
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, VW, Innoviz, IAC, Plus, IVECO, DSV, & dm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-10/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, VW, Innoviz, IAC, Plus, IVECO, DSV, and dm. WeRide Rides Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving, has launched fully driverless Robotaxi trial operations in Abu Dhabi—the first of its kind in the Middle East. Starting this quarter, Robotaxis will operate
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Workhosre, Bluedot, Rivian SINEXCEL & J.D. Power.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/ev-battery-charging-news-workhosre-bluedot-rivian-sinexcel-j-d-power/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Workhosre, Bluedot, Rivian SINEXCEL ad J.D. Power. Workhorse Dealers: Ziegler and Range Truck Group Workhorse Group Inc. has expanded its partnership with Ziegler Truck Group, adding two new dealer locations to its national network. Range Truck Group in Fife, Washington, joins to strengthen presence in the Pacific Northwest,
- [It Walks Like Crab Runs Like a Super Truck 2026 GMC Humer EV Carbon Fiber Edition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/it-walks-like-crab-runs-like-a-super-truck-2026-gmc-humer-ev-carbon-fiber-edition/) - When GMC first introduced the HUMMER EV, it did more than revive a storied nameplate — it created a category unto itself: the electric supertruck. Now, for 2026, the brand is doubling down on that bold premise with sweeping updates in performance, software, and design, underscoring General Motors’ ambitions in the high-performance EV space. The
- [GM "No Colbalt" LMR Batteries Offer Greater Range at Cheaper Price](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/gm-no-colbalt-lmr-batteries-offer-greater-range-at-cheaper-price/) - After more than a decade of research and development, General Motors has revealed its most promising advance yet in electric vehicle battery technology: a new generation of cells built with lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry that could significantly lower the cost of EVs while maintaining long driving ranges. GM, working with its joint venture partner LG
- [Woodland Powerful All Tall Electric bZ SUV -- Lots of Terrains, Fun & Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/woodland-powerful-all-tall-electric-bz-suv-lots-of-terrains-fun-tech/) - Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the 2026 bZ Woodland, a rugged all-electric SUV designed for both off-road adventures and urban commutes. This new model combines robust performance, advanced technology, and a spacious interior, positioning itself as a versatile option in the growing EV market. Performance and Capability* The bZ
- [Drivers' Are Hungry for Voice Ordering via SoundHound, Especially Gen Z & Millennials](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/drivers-are-hungry-for-voice-ordering-via-soundhound-especially-gen-z-millennials/) - In a digital world increasingly shaped by automation and artificial intelligence, the automobile may soon become the next major point of sale. A new study released by SoundHound AI, Inc. — a leader in conversational voice intelligence — reveals that a growing number of American drivers are eager to order food using in-vehicle voice assistants,
- [Toyot C-HR BEV Compact SUV Coming to America](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/toyot-c-hr-bev-compact-suv-coming-to-america/) - Toyota unveiled the 2026 C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), marking a bold entry into the compact crossover segment. This all-electric model, previously exclusive to European markets, is set to arrive in the United States next year, offering a blend of performance, style, and advanced technology. Performance and Powertrain The 2026 C-HR BEV is built on
- [2026 Electric Toyota bZ Re-engineered bZ4X More Range, Performance & NACS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/2026-electric-toyota-bz-re-engineered-bz4x-more-range-performance-nacs/) - Toyota unveiled the 2026 Toyota bZ — a redesigned and reengineered iteration of its battery-electric SUV, formerly known as the bZ4X. With significant enhancements in driving range, charging technology, power output, and overall design, the new bZ aims to firmly position Toyota in the increasingly competitive electric vehicle market. The 2026 bZ offers a robust
- [Truck Buyers Love Blank Clean Slate Auto Trucks---Make 100k Deposits + Hiring](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/truck-buyer-love-blank-clean-slate-auto-trucks-make-100k-deposits-hiring/) - In a remarkable debut, electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has garnered over 100,000 refundable $50.00 deposit reservations for its minimalist electric pickup truck within just two weeks of its unveiling. This surge in interest suggest strong consumer appetite for affordable and customizable EV options. The truck is called “Blank” is basic and unpainted but can
- [Connected Car News: Gridline, HARMAN, JLR, Continental, AKM, Indra, Audi, Qualcomm & Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/connected-car-news-gridline-harman-jlr-continental-akm-indra-audi-qualcomm-hyundai/) - In connected car news are Gridline, HARMAN, JLR, Continental, AKM, Indra, Audi, Qualcomm and Hyundai. Gridline Acquires Shell Telematics Gridline Inc. has acquired Shell Telematics in a strategic move to enhance its leadership in the telematics sector and expand its advanced data capabilities. The acquisition enables Gridline to leverage Shell’s established customer base and aligns
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Uber, Zoox, Pony.ai, Autolane, Sonair, Ouster, Komatsu Mining & Knightscope](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-uber-zoox-pony-ai-autolane-sonair-ouster-komatsu-mining-knightscope/) - In autonomous and self-driving news are, WeRide, Uber, Zoox, Pony.ai, Autolane, Sonair, Ouster, Komatsu Mining, and Knightscope. WeRide and Uber AV Partnership in 15 New Cities WeRide and Uber have announced a major expansion of their autonomous driving partnership, planning to roll out Robotaxi services in 15 additional cities worldwide over the next five years,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Mitsubishi, GreenPower, ZM Trucks, Renewable Properties, Noodoe, Gravity, Infineon & Visteon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/ev-battery-charging-news-mitsubishi-greenpower-zm-trucks-renewable-properties-noodoe-gravity-infineon-visteon/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Mitsubishi, GreenPower, ZM Trucks, Renewable Properties, Noodoe, Gravity, Infineon and Visteon. Mitsubishi Confirms U.S.-Bound Electric Vehicle Mitsubishi Motors North America has confirmed plans to launch a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) in collaboration with Nissan, marking a key milestone in its Momentum 2030 strategy. Based on the next-generation
- [New Go at Yugo Hatchback Coming from Serbia Retro Style with Modern Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/new-go-at-yugo-hatchback-coming-from-serbia-retro-style-with-modern-tech/) - Once considered a joke in the automotive world, the Yugo is making a comeback. The revival is led by Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Bjelić, a respected figure in Serbia’s automotive and academic circles, who envisions bringing the iconic compact car back to life—this time with modern engineering and a touch of retro charm. Prof. Dr. Bjelić,
- [17-State Coalition Led by CA Sues Trump for Unlawfully Stopping EV Charging Funding](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/17-state-coalition-led-by-ca-sues-trump-for-unlawfully-stopping-ev-charging-funding/) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Department of Transportation, and the California Energy Commission, today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure that
- [Genesis & Gwyneth Paltrow Create the Healing of The Korean Inner Forest in NYC Meatpacking Dist.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/genesis-gwyneth-paltrow-create-the-healing-of-the-korean-inner-forest-in-nyc-meatpacking-dist/) - In the latest effort to merge high-end car marketing with Goop wellness, Genesis has teamed up Gwyneth Paltrow. The result? The Forest Within—an immersive installation at Genesis House in NYC . Paltrow decorates Genesis House's Cellar Stage to create restorative transformative experiences though scents and sounds. Genesis House is sophisticated Oasis in the heart of
- [Can't Stand the Heat in Your Old Car?-Get it Fixed with California Rebate Program](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/cant-stand-the-heat-in-your-old-car-get-it-fixed-with-california-rebate-program/) - In a state where summer temperatures frequently push past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a functioning car air conditioner is more than a luxury—it can be a matter of public health. On Thursday, the Car Care Council announced the official statewide rollout of the Cool Air Rebate (CAR) Program, a first-in-the-nation initiative offering financial support to low-income
- [2026 Sportage Compact SUV MSRP Starts at $28.6K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/2026-sportage-compact-suv-msrp-starts-at-28-6k/) - Kia America on Tuesday unveiled pricing and key updates for the 2026 Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling vehicle in the United States. The latest iteration of the compact SUV arrives with a suite of modern enhancements aimed at bolstering both its aesthetic appeal and technological prowess, while maintaining the brand’s reputation for value. The 2026 Sportage
- [Hyundai News: 20th Anniversary in Alabama & New Charging Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/hyundai-news-20th-anniversary-in-alabama-new-charging-features/) - Hyundai made two announcements today. May 20 is the 20th anniversary of working in Alabama. Also Hyundai is offering more EV charging features including paying for charging in the MyHyundai and BlueLink app, plus automatic payments through IONNA, Tesla Superchargers and xome Chargepoint stations. Hyundai Marks 20 Years in Alabama With Festivities, $100,000 in Community
- [LG Advanced Touch Screens Expand Physical Button-Like Feel + 57-incher](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/lg-advanced-touch-screens-expand-physical-button-like-feel-57-incher/) - LG Display, the South Korean giant known for its pioneering display technologies, announced it will participate in the upcoming SID Display Week 2025, the world's largest exhibition dedicated to cutting-edge advancements in the display industry. The event, scheduled to take place over three days beginning May 13 in San Jose, California, will serve as a
- [Rivian EV Supplier Park Locates to Normal IL for American Built Future](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/rivian-ev-supplier-park-locates-to-normal-il-for-american-built-future/) - Illinois' Governor J.B. Pritzker and Rivian on Monday unveiled plans for a sprawling 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park in Normal, marking a new chapter in the state’s clean energy economy. The electric vehicle manufacturer will invest nearly $120 million in the facility, a project expected to create close to 100 direct jobs and lay the groundwork
- [Connected Car News: AIAG, Alpha & Omega, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) & Silicon Austria Labs ](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/connected-car-news-aiag-alpha-omega-asahi-kasei-microdevices-akm-silicon-austria-labs/) - In connected car news is AIAG, Alpha & Omega, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs. AIAG.org Updated The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced a refreshed brand identity and the launch of a redesigned website aimed at better supporting the global automotive community. The new AIAG.org offers enhanced tools such as the Beginner's
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News: Toyota, Waymo, Aurora, Uber, May Mobility, Momenta, WeRide, Plus, Hyundai, Tesla, Volvo & Aeva](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-toyota-waymo-aurora-uber-may-mobility-momenta-weride-plus-hyundai-tesla-volvo-aeva/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Toyota, Waymo, Aurora, Uber, May Mobility, Momenta, WeRide, Plus, Hyundai, Tesla, Volvo & Aeva. Toyota & Waymo Partner Toyota Motor Corporation and autonomous tech leader Waymo have announced a preliminary agreement to jointly explore the development of next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms. The collaboration aims to merge Toyota’s automotive
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: PG&E, Bluedot, It's Electric, Aero Corp, SES, Nuvee, Blink & Kandi Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/ev-battery-charging-news-pge-bluedot-its-electric-aero-corp-ses-nuvee-blink-kandi-tech/) - In EV, battery & charging news are PG&E, Bluedot, It's Electric, Aero Corp, SES, Nuvee, Blink & Kandi Tech. PG&E EV Access for Lower-Income $4K Rebates To support California’s climate goals and lower energy costs, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is expanding efforts to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more affordable for customers with
- [Assembled in US Hyundai Ioniq 9 MSRP Starts at $60k -$7.5k tax Credit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/assembled-in-us-hyundai-ioniq-9-msrp-starts-at-60k-7-5k-tax-credit/) - Hyundai Motor America on Thursday announced pricing for the 2026 Ioniq 9, the automaker’s latest foray into the premium electric SUV market. Designed to accommodate modern family life, the three-row crossover combines luxury, range, and cutting-edge technology—all at a starting price just north of $60,000. The Ioniq 9, which will be built at Hyundai’s new
- [Mercedes-Benz to Produce New Core Vehicle Segment in Alabama](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/05/mercedes-benz-to-produce-new-core-vehicle-segment-in-alabama/) - Mercedes-Benz announced plans to produce a new core segment vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant by 2027, strengthening its already significant manufacturing footprint in the United States. The move reflects the company’s “local-for-local” strategy and signals a deepening commitment to its second-largest global market. The Tuscaloosa facility, which has been in operation since 1997, has
- [In Car Connectivity SDV Subscription Research, Pricing & Hacking Fears](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/in-car-connectivity-sdv-subscription-research-pricing-hacking-fears/) - As cars become more like smartphones on wheels, global automakers are racing to capitalize on a new revenue stream: monthly subscriptions for in-vehicle digital services. But convincing drivers to pay for these services remains a delicate balancing act, according to new research from Cubic³, a leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) connectivity. The study, which surveyed
- [Act Expo Round-up Day 2: Toyota, Rehlk, Hyundai, Plus, Volvo, Accelera, Isuzu, Mack Trucks & Bluebird](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/act-expo-round-up-day-2-toyota-rehlk-hyundai-plus-volvo-accelera-isuzu-mack-trucks-bluebird/) - On the second day of ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim CA there were announcements from Toyota, Rehlk, Hyundai, Plus, Volvo, Accelera, Isuzu, Mack Trucks & Bluebird. Rehlko and Toyota Partner Rehlko has entered an exclusive agreement with Toyota Motor North America to integrate Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell modules into its stationary power generator products. Announced
- [ACT Expo News Round-up Day 1: Toyota, CircularEV, ZM Trucks, Workhorse, Kenworth & Harbinger](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/act-expo-news-round-up-day-1-toyota-circularev-zm-trucks-workhorse-kenworth-harbinger/) - At ACT Expo 2025 there was news from Toyota, CircularEV, ZM Trucks, Workhorse, Kenworth and Harbinger. Yesterday, AUTO Connected Car News published a pre ACT EXPO round-up. Toyota Solidifies Hydrogen Commitments At the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, Toyota Motor North America reaffirmed its commitment to a hydrogen-based future by announcing major investments, including the
- [Clean Blank Slate Electric Truck Base $20K Price & Unlimited Upgrades Potato Head Upfits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/clean-blank-slate-electric-truck-base-20k-price-unlimited-upgrades/) - In an automotive world increasingly crowded with flashy electric trucks, a new entrant is betting that less is more. Slate, a startup emerging from stealth mode, officially launched its first model this week: the Slate Truck. The truck is called "Blank" is basic and unpainted but can be upgraded with kits. It was revealed in
- [Connected Car News: Quantum Computing, Nextchip, Cadence & TSMC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/connected-car-news-quantum-computing-nextchip-cadence-tsmc/) - In connected car news are Quantum Computing, Nextchip, Cadence & TSMC. Quantum Computing Sells to OEM Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has announced the sale of its EmuCore reservoir computing device to a leading global automotive manufacturer for R&D use. EmuCore, built on FPGA technology, excels in time series prediction, image recognition, and other serial data
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, TIER IV, Carnegie Mellon, Volkswagen, Uber, RoboSense, Pony.ai, Hesai, Innoviz, Ominivision, Inyo & Elektrobit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-tier-iv-carnegie-mellon-volkswagen-uber-robosense-pony-ai-hesai-innoviz-ominivision-inyo-elektrobit/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, TIER IV, Carnegie Mellon, Volkswagen, Uber, RoboSense, Pony.ai, Hesai, Innoviz, Ominivision, Inyo & Elektrobit TIER IV and Carnegie Mellon University Partnership TIER IV, the creator of the first open-source autonomous driving software, has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to develop a new Level 4+ autonomy system.
- [EV Battery & Charging News: ZM Trucks, First Student, NSSL, Ascend Elements, Electric Era, Kia, Nanoramic, Greenlane & EV Connect](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/ev-battery-charging-news-zm-trucks-first-student-nssl-ascend-elements-electric-era-kia-nanoramic-greenlane-ev-connect/) - In EV, battery and charging news are, ZM Trucks, First Student, NSSL, Ascend Elements, Electric Era, Kia, Nanoramic, Greenlane and EV Connect. ZM Trucks & Morgan Truck Body Partner ZM Trucks, a leader in innovative electric commercial vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with Morgan Truck Body, North America's top manufacturer of freight and refrigerated
- [ACT Expo Round-Up: Honda, International Motors, Philatron, CargeTronix, OpConnect & Proterra](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/act-expo-round-up-honda-international-motors-philatron-cargetronix-opconnect-proterra/) - ACT Expo in Anaheim starts tomorrow April 28th. Here is a roundup of the news we have heard so far included are Honda, International Motors, Philatron, CargeTronix, OpConnect and Proterra. Honda Unveils Next-Gen Fuel Cell Module Fresh from its global debut in Japan, Honda's Next Generation Fuel Cell Module will be showcased in North America
- [Old Cars Costing More to Repair While Car Part Prices Down](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/old-cars-costing-more-to-repair-while-car-part-prices-down/) - With American drivers holding onto their vehicles longer than ever before, the cost of keeping those aging cars on the road is beginning to show. According to the newly released 2025 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, the most common check engine light-related repair in 2024 was the replacement of catalytic converters—a high-cost fix typically associated with
- [Stellantis' & Factorial Energy's Solid-State Batteries Successful Validation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/stellantis-factorial-energys-solid-state-batteries-successful-validation/) - In a move that signals a transformative shift in the electric vehicle landscape, Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Energy announced today the successful validation of automotive-sized solid-state battery cells, a milestone achievement that brings the promise of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) technology one step closer to widespread adoption. The breakthrough centers on Factorial’s proprietary FEST® (Factorial
- [2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX: Buick, Cadillac, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Kia, Nissan, Kia, Toyota & Volvo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/2025-wards-10-best-interiors-ux-buick-cadillac-dodge-ford-gmc-kia-nissan-kia-toyota-volvo/) - WardsAuto announced its 2025 10 Best Interiors & UX winners, highlighting vehicles that excel in interior design, comfort, materials, and user experience technology. This year's list features a diverse array of vehicles, reflecting the industry's commitment to enhancing the in-cabin experience. 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners: Buick Enclave Buick's Enclave offers a
- [Almost Most Americans Breathing Unhealth Air--LA High in Ozone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/almost-most-americans-breathing-unhealth-air-la-high-in-ozone/) - Nearly half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, a dramatic increase driven by extreme heat and wildfires, according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report released Wednesday. The report finds that 156 million people—25 million more than last year—now live in areas with failing grades for ozone
- [Ford Long-Range Battery: Lithium Manganese Rich LMR Chemistry: Safer & Increased Range](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/ford-long-range-battery-lithium-manganese-rich-lmr-chemistry-safer-increased-range/) - Ford Motor Company announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology with the development of Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cell chemistry. This breakthrough, revealed on April 23, 2025, is the result of extensive research and development at Ford’s Battery Center of Excellence, Ion Park, and represents a major step forward in the company's
- [SoundHound AI & Tencent to Offer Sophisticated Conversational AI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/soundhound-ai-tencent-to-offer-sophisticated-conversational-ai/) - In a strategic alliance that highlights the growing intersection between artificial intelligence and mobility, SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN), a pioneer in voice-based artificial intelligence technology, has announced a collaboration with Tencent Intelligent Mobility, a division of Tencent’s expansive Cloud and Smart Industries Group. Together, the companies aim to bring sophisticated conversational AI capabilities to
- [Kia EV6 Made in Georgia Pricing Starts @ $41.9K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/kia-ev6-made-in-georgia-pricing-starts-41-9k/) - Kia announced updated pricing for its 2025 EV6 lineup which are assembled in West Point, Georgia with globally sourced parts. The vehicles may be eligible for $7500 tax credits. Kia America has announced the pricing and updates for the 2025 EV6, its all-electric crossover, reflecting a blend of design enhancements and technological advancements. The 2025
- [SEMA Requests Tariff Relief from President for Small Businesses to Thrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/sema-requests-tariff-relief-from-president-for-small-businesses-to-thrive/) - In a direct appeal to President Donald J. Trump, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), representing a key segment of the nation's automotive aftermarket, has warned that escalating tariffs are threatening an industry responsible for an estimated $337 billion in annual economic activity. In a letter sent to the White House, SEMA President and Chief
- [Connected Car News: Panasonic, Linux Foundation, Zubie, Bosch & Toshiba](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/connected-car-news-panasonic-linux-foundation-zubie-bosch-toshiba/) - In connected car news are Panasonic, Linux Foundation, Zubie, Bosch & Toshiba Panasonic Joins Linux Foundation as Gold Member Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (PAS) has joined the Linux Foundation as a Gold Member, reinforcing its commitment to open source collaboration in the automotive sector. As a global Tier 1 supplier, PAS provides advanced technologies
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Gatik, Waymo, Uber, ACM, Helm.ai & Horizon Robotics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-gatik-waymo-uber-acm-helm-ai-horizon-robotics/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Gatik, Waymo, Uber, ACM, Helm.ai and Horizon Robotics. Gatik TÜV SÜD Validation of Autonomous Vehicle Safety Framework Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has completed and independently validated two core components of its Safety Assessment Framework: the Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety. These validations, conducted by
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Orange EV, Hyundai Mobis, RBW EV Cars, Terrawatt, LCNS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/ev-battery-charging-news-orange-ev-hyundai-mobis-rbw-ev-cars-terrawatt-lcns/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Orange EV, Hyundai Mobis, RBW Cars and Terrawatt, LCNS. Orange EV Over 300 Fleet Yard Truck Deployments Orange EV has deployed electric yard trucks to over 300 fleets across the U.S. and Canada, outpacing all other heavy-duty electric truck manufacturers. The company attributes its success to a fully
- [Electric Mid-Size SUV Subaru Trailseeker @NYIAS All-Wheel Driver for Snow/Dirt & Deep Snow/Mud](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/electric-mid-size-subaru-trailseeker-nyias-all-wheel-driver-for-snow-dirt-deep-snow-mud/) - At the 2025 New York International Auto Show, Subaru unveiled the 2026 Trailseeker, marking its second foray into the electric vehicle market. This mid-size SUV distinguishes itself with a rugged design and off-road capabilities, aiming to appeal to both daily commuters and outdoor enthusiasts.​ Subaru’s second electric vehicle, the 2026 Trailseeker, isn’t just bigger than
- [Mullen News: Bollinger Motors Delivers First 2025 B4 Truck- Class One Sale-Motion to Dismiss Dismissed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/mullen-news-bollinger-motors-delivers-first-2025-b4-truck-class-one-sale-motion-to-dismiss-dismissed/) - Mullen Automotive has good and bad news this week, Bollinger Motors, delivered the first 2025 Bollinger B4 truck to EnviroCharge, the Mullen Class One sale, while the stock experienced turmoil after the reverse stock spilt on April 11. Previously, Robert Bollinger sued Bollinger Motors, Farqui & Farqui lawyers are working on a securities class action
- [Hyundai Debuts a Bolder, Broader Palisade for 2026](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/hyundai-debuts-a-bolder-broader-palisade-for-2026/) - The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, introducing a larger, more advanced version of the automaker’s flagship three-row SUV. Following its strongest sales year to date in 2024—up 23 percent year-over-year—the redesigned Palisade arrives with ambitions to outpace not only its predecessor but its competitors.
- [Subaru Unveils Upgraded 2026 Solterra EV at New York Auto Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/subaru-unveils-upgraded-2026-solterra-ev-at-new-york-auto-show/) - Subaru of America introduced the 2026 Solterra EV on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show, unveiling a more refined version of its all-electric SUV with notable gains in range, power, and in-car technology. Initially launched in 2023, the Solterra enters its next generation with improved driving performance, efficiency, and cabin design. It remains
- [2026 Subaru Outback Back in 6 Trims & Upgraded X-Mode](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/2026-subaru-outback-back-in-6-trims-upgraded-x-mode/) - Subaru of America revealed 2026 Outback today at the New York International Auto Show, ushering in the seventh generation of its signature SUV as it celebrates three decades on the road. The new Outback, set to arrive in showrooms in late 2025, remains a symbol of adventure and versatility, combining all-wheel-drive capability with modern design
- [WCOY Winners @NYIAS:  Kia EV3, VW ID. Buzz, BYD, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS & Volvo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/wcoy-winners-nyias-kia-ev3-vw-id-buzz-byd-porsche-911-carrera-gts-volvo/) - The 2025 World Car Awards celebrated automotive excellence across multiple categories at the New York International Auto Show. A jury of 96 international automotive journalists selected the winners, recognizing innovation, design, and performance in the global automotive industry.​ 2025 World Car of the Year: Kia EV3 The Kia EV3 has been honored as the 2025
- [KIA EV 4 @NYIAS Compact Affordable Electric Sedan Revealed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/kia-ev-4-nyias-compact-affordable-electric-sedan-revealed/) - At the New York International Auto Show today, Kia introduced the 2026 EV4, marking its first global all-electric sedan and a new addition to its expanding electric vehicle lineup. Positioned as a compact, front-wheel-drive sedan, the EV4 is built on Kia's 400-volt Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It offers two battery options: a standard 58.3
- [Lucid Gravity Gravity-No Compromise, No Range Anxiety, No Tariffs ---Plenty of Space, Power & Luxury](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/lucid-gravity-gravity-no-compromise-no-range-anxiety-no-tariffs-plenty-of-space-power-luxury/) - Lucid Group, the Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle manufacturer known for its high-end sedans, has unveiled the 2026 Lucid Gravity, its first SUV and a significant expansion of the company’s ambitions in the competitive EV market. The U.S. manufactured vehicle is not expected to have any tariffs. Positioned as a luxury, full-size SUV with seating for
- [Slate Auto Starts with Clean Slate & Hiring Frenzy to Build Cheap Electric Trucks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/slate-auto-starts-with-clean-slate-hiring-frenzy-to-build-cheap-electric-truck/) - In the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), a new player has emerged with significant backing and ambitious goals. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup, has been operating discreetly since its inception in 2022, but recent developments have brought it into the spotlight. Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market by introducing a two-seat electric
- [Lucid (LCID) Buys Nikola Buildings & Will Employ Nikola Workers in AZ](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/lucid-lcid-buys-nikola-buildings-will-employee-nikola-workers-in-az/) - In a move signaling both strategic expansion and a boost for Arizona’s electric vehicle workforce, Lucid Group, Inc. has announced plans to acquire select assets and real estate from the now-bankrupt Nikola Corporation. The acquisition, which remains subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, will provide Lucid with more
- [Connected Car News: Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Mobis, Sibros, Honda, NVIDIA, Hyundai Mobis & IIHS.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/connected-car-news-mercedes-benz-hyundai-mobis-sibros-honda-nvidia-hyundai-mobis-iihs/) - In connected car news are Diodes Inc., Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Mobis, Sibros, Honda, NVIDIA, Hyundai Mobis and IIHS. Diodes Incorporated AH4930Q Lidar Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AH4930Q, its first automotive-compliant 3D linear Hall-effect sensor, capable of detecting magnetic fields across X, Y, and Z axes for high-precision, contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Targeted applications
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Nissan WayveAI, Zoox, DeepRoute.ai, QNX, WeRide & TIER IV.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-nissan-wayveai-zoox-deeproute-ai-qnx-weride-tier-iv/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Nissan WayveAI, Zoox, DeepRoute.ai, QNX, WeRide and TIER IV. Nissan & Next-Gen Autonomous WayveAI Launch: 2027 Nissan announced it will debut its next-generation ProPILOT autonomous driving system starting in fiscal year 2027, marking a major leap forward in self-driving technology. The new system will integrate Wayve’s AI Driver
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Wallbox, SWITCH Energy & Chargepoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/ev-battery-charging-news-wallbox-switch-energy-chargepoint/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Wallbox, SWITCH Energy and Chargepoint. Also electric vehicle maker Lucid bought many of Nikola Motor's assets in Arizona and will be hiring Nikola employees. Wallbox 100K+ EV Chargers Made in TX Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global EV charging and energy management leader, has produced over 100,000 chargers at
- [Mullen News (MULN): Stock Split & Lawsuit Deadline & Semi-Solid State Batteries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/mullen-news-muln-stock-split-lawsuit-deadline-tommorrow/) - After recent turmoil, Robert Bollinger is suing Bollinger Motors, Farqui & Farqui lawyers are working on a securities class action lawsuit(deadline 4/14) while the company reported record revenue. On April11 the company proceeded with 1-100 reverse stock split for Nasdaq compliance. However tariffs are not a problem because the vehicles are assembled in the U.S.
- [Bentley Systems' Blyncys Integrate Google Street View for Potholes & Road Conditions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/bentley-systems-blyncys-integrate-google-street-view-for-potholes-road-conditions/) - In an expansion of its infrastructure technology capabilities, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), a leading developer of infrastructure engineering software, announced on Tuesday the launch of new asset analytics features powered by Google Maps Platform’s Imagery Insights. The announcement, made during Google Cloud Next 2025, marks a deepening of Bentley’s collaboration with Google and introduces
- [Mullen News: Lawsuits for Investors, Revenue Up -Bollinger B4 Shipping](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/mullen-news-lawsuits-for-investors-revenue-up-bollinger-b4-shipping/) - Mullen Automtoive and Bollinger Motors are caught in a financial controversy. Robert Bollinger is suing Bollinger Motors, Farqui & Farqui lawyers are working on a securities class action lawsuit while the company reported record revenue. Deadline for Investor Lawsuit 4/14 Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Mullen
- [Kia Transcend Journey Natural & Urban EV PBV Van & SUV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/kia-transcend-journey-natural-urban-ev-pbv-van-suv/) - In a fusion of design, innovation, and narrative, Kia Corporation unveiled Transcend Journey, a sweeping installation at Milan Design Week that blurs the lines between the natural and the urban, the practical and the poetic. Far from a mere vehicle showcase, the exhibition presents a meditative, design-forward exploration of mobility’s evolution—and what comes next. Set
- [Car Buyers Expect Car Prices to Escalate: Now is Bad Time to Buy a Car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/car-buyers-expect-car-prices-to-escalate-now-is-bad-time-to-buy-a-car/) - WASHINGTON — American consumers are bracing for what many believe will be a significant rise in vehicle prices — and a growing number are responding by staying out of the market altogether. According to new polling released this week by HarrisX and the communications consultancy Allison Worldwide, U.S. car buyers now expect vehicle prices to
- [Auto Show Research Shows Shows, Ride & Drives Tipping Points for Sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/auto-show-research-shows-shows-ride-drives-tipping-points-for-sales/) - In an ambitious effort to capture the full spectrum of the American auto show experience, Productions Plus Insights, in partnership with the Auto Expo Association (AEA), has launched the Auto Show Insights Initiative—a wide-ranging research project designed to bring clarity and consistency to how these events are understood and evaluated nationwide. The initiative sets out
- [Mercedes-AMG  2026 E 53 HYBRID Wagon: A Fusion of Performance & Energy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/mercedes-amg-2026-e-53-hybrid-wagon-a-fusion-of-performance/) - Without reporting pricing, Mercedes-Benz announced it bringing high performance and plug-in hybrid efficiency to the family car with its latest offering: the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon. Set to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2025, the new model represents a bold evolution of the AMG ethos, combining the raw power of an AMG-tuned
- [Kia Investor Day--Kia Corp. Plans to Increase EV & PHEV Sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/kia-investor-day-kia-corp-plans-to-increase-ev-phev-sales/) - At its 2025 CEO Investor Day, Kia Corporation laid out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling key elements of its updated “Plan S” strategy — a comprehensive mid-to-long-term plan aimed at reshaping the automaker into a global leader in sustainable mobility. The company announced a bold sales target of 4.19 million vehicles annually by
- [Tariffs Hit Detroit's Big Three Hardest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/tariffs-hit-detroits-big-three-hardest/) - In a move that has unsettled the global automotive sector, the United States announced last week the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles and parts, effective April 3, 2025. This decision introduces a significant challenge for automakers already grappling with declining demand in China and regulatory pressures in Europe. Felipe Munoz, Global
- [Harbinger U.S. Electric Truck Production in Garden Grove, CA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/harbinger-u-s-electric-truck-production-in-garden-grove-ca/) - GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Harbinger, electric vehicle sector maker, announced on Monday it has begun full-scale production of its American-made medium-duty electric trucks, marking a significant milestone just four years after the company’s founding. More than 100 of the company’s signature electric vehicle chassis — known in the industry as “stripped chassis” — have already
- [MADD Prom Promise Offers Contracts for Vital Conversations & Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/madd-prom-promise-offers-contracts-for-vital-conversations-safety/) - As the spring prom season approaches, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in partnership with Nationwide, has unveiled its 2025 “Prom Promise” campaign—a renewed national push to curb underage drinking and substance use during one of the most high-risk nights of the year for teens. Backed exclusively by Nationwide as the National Presenting Sponsor, the initiative
- [Connected Car News: Nextbase, Nauto, Geotab, Autocar, Green Hills, Cinemo & Hyundai Mobis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/connected-car-news-nextbase-nauto-geotab-autocar-green-hills-cinemo-hyundai-mobis/) - In connected car news are Nextbase, Nauto, Geotab, Autocar, Green Hills, Cinemo & Hyundai Mobis. Nextbase Acquires AI Assets Humanising Autonomy Nextbase, the global leader in Dash Cam technology, has acquired AI assets from Humanising Autonomy to enhance its AI-powered features, including object detection, driver alerts, and security. With over 5 million Dash Cams sold,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Valens, Mobileye, Pony AI, Uber, WeRide, Hesai & Appollo Go](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-pony-ai-uber-weride-hesai-appollo-go/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Valens, Mobileye, Pony AI, Uber, WeRide, Hesai and Appollo Go. Valens Semiconductor and Mobileye Partner to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Connectivity Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) announced that its VA7000 MIPI A-PHY-compliant chipsets will serve as the connectivity backbone for Mobileye’s EyeQ™6 High automated and autonomous driving programs. This collaboration,
- [Hyundai IONIQ 6 & 6N Streamlined, Teched & Styled](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/hyundai-ioniq-6-6n-streamlined-teched-styled/) - Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the latest iteration of its award-winning IONIQ 6 and an aggressive new IONIQ 6 N Line at the Seoul Mobility Show, marking a significant evolution in the automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup. With a design philosophy encapsulated in the concept “Pure Flow, Refined,” the new models build upon the streamlined elegance
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Sion Power, Greenlane, Volvo, Energy Hub, GM & Boyd](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/ev-battery-charging-news-sion-power-greenlane-volvo-energy-hub-gm-boyd/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Sion Power, Greenlane, Volvo, Energy Hub, GM and Boyd. Sion Power Expands Lithium-Metal Battery Production for EVs Sion Power, a leader in lithium-metal battery technology, has advanced its Licerion® battery commercialization with a new large-format cell production line in partnership with Mühlbauer Group. This fully automated facility will
- [Auto Tariff News Roundup: Sales, Genesis, Hyundai, Stellantis, Jaguar & Nissan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/auto-tariff-news-roundup-sales-genesis-hyundai-stellantis-jaguar-nissan/) - The Trump tariffs are affecting the auto industry. March sales were up while consumers tried to beat the price increase. Genesis and Hyundai are offering a two month price freeze while making plans to make their vehicles in the United States. Faraday Future sees opportunities. Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis and Nissan change their plans. March
- [Driving Apps Help Improve Driving Says AAA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/driving-apps-help-improve-driving-says-aaa/) - More than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2023—a sobering toll that, while slightly improved from recent years, remains elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. The grim statistic reflects a persistent reality: risky behaviors like speeding, aggressive driving, and distraction continue to plague American roads. In response, the AAA Foundation
- [Kia & LG Show High Tech Work & Play Vans with Super Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/kia-lg-show-high-tech-work-play-vans-with-super-tech/) - At the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Kia Corporation and LG Electronics introduced a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at redefining how people interact with their vehicles. The two South Korean giants announced a partnership to integrate cutting-edge home appliance technologies with Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) technology, envisioning a future where cars seamlessly transition into mobile workspaces
- [American Notice Other Distracted Drivers but not Their Own Distracted Driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/american-notice-other-distracted-drivers-but-not-their-own-distracted-driving/) - In a revealing new study released by Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, a significant majority of Americans expressed deep concerns about distracted driving, equating its dangers to those of drunk driving. The survey, conducted in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, examined the perceptions of 2,000 frequent
- [New Improved Polestar 2 with New High Tech & Design](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/new-improved-polestar-2-with-higher-tech-design/) - Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, has announced the release of the 2026 model year updates for its flagship Polestar 2. These updates bring a host of technological and design enhancements, further elevating the performance and driving experience of the electric sedan. The refreshed model is now available to order in select European markets
- [Distracted Driving Foremost Cause of Roadway Fatalities](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/distracted-driving-foremost-cause-of-roadway-fatalities/) - Every day, drivers across the United States make a decision—conscious or otherwise—that puts their lives, and the lives of others, at risk. The choice to glance at a phone, adjust an in-car entertainment system, or engage in any other distraction behind the wheel has proven to be fatal for thousands of Americans each year. Distracted
- [No April Fool Best Car Values Before Pending Tariffs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/04/no-april-fool-best-car-values-before-pending-tariffs/) - In a market defined by economic uncertainty and shifting trade policies, Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), now doing business as Cars Commerce Inc., has released its 2025 Affordability Report: Best Value New Cars, offering consumers a roadmap to maximizing their purchasing power in an evolving automotive landscape. The release comes as the Biden administration prepares to
- [California Leads Charge in EV Chargers with 178.5K -48% More than Gasoline Nozzles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/california-leads-charge-in-ev-chargers-with-178-5k-48-more-than-gasoline-nozzles/) - California has reached a pivotal moment in its transition to clean transportation, surpassing the number of gasoline nozzles with public and shared private electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state has now installed 178,549 chargers—48 percent more than the estimated 120,000 gas nozzles statewide. “As the federal government makes it harder
- [Connected Car News: CCC, Aeva, Mazda & ROHM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/connected-car-news-ccc-aeva-mazda-rohm/) - In connected car news are CCC, Aeva, Mazda and ROHM. CCC Digital Key Certification Includes Bluetooth LE and UWB The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program now includes Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies, enhancing its existing coverage of Near-Field Communication (NFC). This expansion introduces remote access,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Aurora, Volkswagen, Valeo, Mobileye, Waymo, WeRide, Luminar, Caterpillar & Baidu Apollo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-aurora-volkswagen-valeo-mobileye-waymo-weride-luminar-caterpillar-baidu-apollo/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Aurora, Volkswagen, Valeo, Mobileye, Waymo, WeRide, Luminar, Caterpillar and Baidu Apollo. Aurora Innovation Driverless Safety Report Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR), a leader in autonomous trucking, has released a comprehensive Driverless Safety Report outlining its approach to safety engineering, cybersecurity, and risk management. The report highlights the company’s commitment
- [EV Owners Don't Like High Electricity Rates for Car Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/ev-owner-dont-like-high-electricity-rates-for-car-charging/) - EV Owners Face Mixed Satisfaction as Home Charging Costs Rise, J.D. Power Finds Amid mounting uncertainty about the expansion of public charging infrastructure, home charging continues to be a reliable advantage for electric vehicle (EV) owners. However, satisfaction among owners of both Level 2 portable and permanently mounted home chargers has declined, according to the
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Genesis, Coulomb Solutions, Orange EV, BodeEV, Rivian & Verdek](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/ev-battery-charging-news-genesis-coulomb-solutions-orange-ev-bodeev-rivian-verdek/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Genesis, Coulomb Solutions, Orange EV, BodeEV, Rivian and Verdek. Genesis Offers Free NACS Adapters for U.S. EV Owners Genesis announced that U.S. EV owners who purchased their vehicle on or before January 31, 2025, will receive complimentary North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters, allowing access to 20,000 additional
- [Hyundai Plugs Pleos Mobility Software Brand at Pleos 25](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/hyundai-plugs-pleos-mobility-software-brand-at-pleos-25/) - On March 28, Hyundai Motor Group introduced its new mobility software brand, Pleos, at the Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul, announcing collaborations with global partners to enhance the in-vehicle app ecosystem. The event marked Hyundai’s shift toward becoming a mobility tech company, sharing progress on software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and its vision for a connected
- [Exclusive 2025 Toyota Mirai XLE Grade Features $15K Free Fuel, 401 Mi. Range & Safety Sense 3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/exclusive-2025-toyota-mirai-xle-grade-features-15k-free-fuel-401-mi-range-safety-sense-3/) - The 2025 Toyota Mirai continues its hydrogen fuel cell innovation with a 402-mile EPA-estimated range. This year, the Mirai will be offered exclusively in the XLE grade, featuring standard upgrades like a Panoramic View Monitor, Digital Key capability*, and parking assist. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 remains standard, providing advanced driver assistance features. Built on the
- [Cyber Threats, AI & Hacking Growing in Automotive Costing Billions of Dollars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/cyber-threats-ai-hacking-growing-in-automotive-costing-billions-of-dollars/) - A new report from VicOne, a leading automotive cybersecurity firm, warns of escalating threats in the global auto industry. Despite recent progress in law enforcement efforts, the Shifting Gears: VicOne 2025 Automotive Cybersecurity Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in vehicles, electric charging networks, and artificial intelligence systems. Cyberattacks between 2022 and 2024 caused tens of billions
- [Nissan Re-Imagines Leaf, Hyper-Punk, Rogue, INFINITI FX, QX65](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/nissan-re-imagines-leaf-hyper-punk-rogue-infiniti-fx-qx65/) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today showcased a bold array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut during FY25 and FY26. Loaded with innovative features, the new products will play a crucial role in elevating the company's performance, boosting customer loyalty, attracting new buyers, increasing profitability, and promoting sustainable growth. To
- [Caught on Sentry-Mode-Camera Tesla Vandal Sued by Tesla Owner](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/caught-on-camera-tesla-vandal-sued-by-tesla-owner/) - In what is believed to be the first lawsuit of its kind, a Tesla owner has filed a civil lawsuit against a man caught on video vandalizing his vehicle, seeking damages for emotional distress, mental anguish, lost wages, and property damage. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday by the Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group, follows the recent
- [Hyundai Offers Tesla NACS Adapters for KONA & IONIQ Owners](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/hyundai-offers-tesla-nacs-adapters-for-kona-ioniq-owners/) - Starting today, Hyundai electric vehicle owners in the United States will gain access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network through a newly available adapter. The initiative, aimed at enhancing charging convenience, enables owners of the Hyundai KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6 to connect to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers nationwide using a North
- [Hyundai Motor Group Commits to U.S. Production, Components & Jobs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/hyundai-motor-group-commits-to-u-s-production-components-jobs/) - Hyundai Motor Group is set to make a significant commitment to the US market, pledging a $21 billion investment between 2025 and 2028. The initiative underscores the South Korean automaker’s ambition to bolster its manufacturing footprint, accelerate technological innovation, and expand energy infrastructure in the United States. This latest infusion builds upon Hyundai’s cumulative $20.5
- [Mullen News: Robert Bollinger Sues Bollinger Motors for Not Making Interest Payment--Unsolved Insolvency?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/mullen-news-robert-bollinger-sues-bollinger-motors-for-not-making-interest-payment-unsolved-insolvency/) - Bollinger Motors, an electric vehicle truck startup under under the Mullen brand based in suburban Detroit, is facing mounting financial difficulties. Its founder and former chief executive, Robert Bollinger, is suing the company, alleging it is insolvent and unable to meet its financial obligations. The lawsuit, filed on March 21 in the U.S. District Court
- [Connected Car News: Applied Intuition, TRATON, NOVOSENSE, Corellium, Green Hills Software, NXP, FPT Automotive & Subaru](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/connected-car-news-applied-intuition-traton-novosense-corellium-green-hills-software-nxp-fpt-automotive-subaru/) - In connected car news are Applied Intuition, TRATON, NOVOSENSE, Corellium, Green Hills Software, NXP, FPT Automotive and Subaru. Applied Intuition and TRATON Partner In a strategic move to redefine the role of software in commercial vehicles, Applied Intuition, a vehicle software supplier, and the TRATON GROUP, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, have
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: IER IV, Ouster, Aeva, Tesla, Ficosa, Nvidia & Lyft](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-ier-iv-ouster-aeva-tesla-ficosa-nvidia-lyft/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are TIER IV, Ouster, Aeva, Tesla, Ficosa, Nvidia and Lyft. TIER IV Steering-Wheel-Free Prototype TIER IV, the creator of the world’s first open-source autonomous driving software, has introduced a new robotaxi prototype designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals. The prototype will be showcased at an event
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Hyundai, Tesco, AmpUp, RoundTrip EV, Nissan, SK, CarbonScape, InductEV, Honda, Acura & Wallbox](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/ev-battery-charging-news-hyundai-tesco-ampup-roundtrip-ev-nissan-sk-carbonscape-inductev-honda-acura-wallbox/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Hyundai, Tesco, AmpUp, RoundTrip EV, Nissan, SK, CarbonScape, InductEV, Honda, Acura and Wallbox. Hyundai Expands EV Charging Perk s for IONIQ Buyers Hyundai is making EV ownership more convenient with an expanded charging incentive program for buyers of the 2025 IONIQ 6, 2024 IONIQ 6, and 2024 IONIQ
- [2025 World Car Award Nominees Announced](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/2025-world-car-award-nominees-announced/) - The countdown to the 2025 World Car Awards, powered by Brembo, has entered its final stretch with the announcement of the top three finalists in six categories. The prestigious awards, set to be revealed on April 16 at the New York International Auto Show, are a highly anticipated highlight in the automotive world. The finalists
- [Nissan Cuts into Craftsmanship with Limited-Edition Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/nissan-cuts-into-craftsmanship-with-limited-edition-z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife/) - NASHVILLE — The pursuit of precision is a discipline shared by both master artisans and engineers. Nissan, known for its legacy of performance-driven design, has ventured beyond the automotive world to celebrate a craft as exacting as racing itself—Japanese knifemaking. The result is the Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife, a rare fusion of heritage and
- [Karma Automotive Creates Karma with Amaris, EREVs, SDVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/karma-automotive-create-karma-with-amaris-erevs-sdvs/) - LOS ANGELES — To display its automotive innovation and industry leadership, Karma Automotive hosted its annual Create Karma 2025 event, bringing together leading minds from technology, education, business, and civic sectors. The forum underscored the transformative role of emerging automotive technologies while unveiling the company’s strategic vision for workforce development and community engagement in Southern
- [Volkswagen 2025 Tiguan Upgraded Design and Technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/volkswagen-2025-tiguan-upgraded-design-and-technology/) - Volkswagen of America has announced pricing for its third-generation 2025 Tiguan, positioning the compact SUV as a more refined and technologically advanced contender in its segment. The starting price for the base S trim is set at $29,495 for front-wheel drive and $30,995 for models equipped with the brand’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. A destination charge
- [NVIDIA GTC 2025 Auto/Autonomous Roundup Halos, GM, Ansys, Volvo, Plus, Nexar, Gatik, Uber & Tor](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/nvidia-gtc-2025-auto-autonomous-roundup-halos-gm-ansys-volvo-ansys-plus-nexar-gatik-uber-tor/) - At the NVIDIA GTC conference in San Jose, leading mobility companies showcased advancements powered by NVIDIA’s AI technologies across passenger vehicles, trucks, and autonomous systems. The company announced Halos Safety for AVs. Automakers, including General Motors and Volvo Cars, are leveraging NVIDIA’s platforms — DGX for AI model training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and
- [Cerence AI Cerence xUI, LLM for AI Automotive Assistants @NVIDIAGTC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/cerence-ai-cerence-xui-llm-for-ai-automotive-assistants-nvidiagtc/) - BURLINGTON, Mass. — As automakers race to integrate artificial intelligence into their vehicles, Cerence Inc., a leading provider of conversational AI solutions, has introduced Cerence xUI, a new platform designed to power in-car voice assistants with the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs). By combining cloud-based and embedded AI capabilities, Cerence xUI aims to
- [High Schoolers Invited to #DriveforDesign Chrysler Vehicle of the Future](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/high-schoolers-invited-to-drivefordesign-chrysler-vehicle-of-the-future/) - DETROIT — For high school students with dreams of designing the next great American automobile, an extraordinary opportunity awaits. Stellantis North America has announced the return of its annual Drive for Design contest, offering aspiring automotive artists a chance to leave their mark on the future of the Chrysler brand. Now in its 13th year,
- [Connected Car News: Aperia Tech, Goodyear, Perforce, Green Hills, Infineon, Cetitec, Everspin, Optronics, Solectrix, HopSkipDrive & Cadillac](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/connected-car-news-aperia-tech-goodyear-perforce-green-hills-infineon-cetitec-everspin-optronics-solectrix-hopskipdrive-cadillac/) - In connected care news are Aperia Tech, Goodyear, Perforce, Green Hills, Infineon, Cetitec, Everspin, Optronics, Solectrix, HopSkipDrive and Cadillac. Aperia Technologies and Goodyear Partner on Global Tires-as-a-Service Solution Aperia Technologies Inc., a leader in tire management solutions, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Goodyear to support its global Tires-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution with the Halo
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, Waymo, INFRA & Nissan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-waymo-infra-nissan/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Waymo, INFRA and Nissan. WeRide and Renault Launch Free Autonomous Robobus Trial in Barcelona WeRide and Renault Group will introduce a free autonomous Robobus trial service in central Barcelona from March 10 to 14, marking the first demonstration of Level-4 automated transport in a dense European urban
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Orange EV, XCharge NA, Greenlane, EVgo, Toyota, ElectricFish, ChargePoint, Verdek, Electrify America & Porsche.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/ev-battery-charging-news-orange-ev-xcharge-na-greenlane-evgo-toyota-electricfish-chargepoint-verdek-electrify-america-porsche/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Orange EV, XCharge NA, Greenlane, EVgo, Toyota, ElectricFish, ChargePoint, Verdek, Electrify America & Porsche. Orange EV Sets Industry Benchmark with 7.5-Year Warranty for Electric Terminal Trucks Orange EV, a leader in electric terminal trucks, has introduced an unprecedented 7.5-year, 30,000-hour warranty covering batteries, powertrains, and electric components—far surpassing
- [Escalent EVForward Research Shows Importance of Home Charging by Dealers  & Restrooms](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/escalent-evforward-research-shows-importance-of-home-charging-by-dealers-restrooms/) - As electric vehicle range expands and public charging infrastructure becomes more widespread, new obstacles to adoption have emerged, a recent study finds. Prospective buyers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to cite long charging times, high costs, and the hassle of installing home charging as key concerns. Addressing these issues, researchers say, could not only
- [IIHS Top Safety Pick Winners Protect Back Seat Riders in 2025](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/iihs-top-safety-pick-winners-protect-back-seat-riders-in-2025/) - In an effort to bolster rear-seat safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has raised the bar for its coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards for 2025, requiring stronger protections for second-row passengers. The move aims to push automakers to integrate advanced seat belt technology and other safety innovations beyond the front
- [SoundHound AI to Offer in Car Conversations at NIVIDIA GPU GTC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/soundhound-ai-to-offer-in-car-conversations-at-nividia-gpu-gtc/) - SoundHound AI, a leader in voice artificial intelligence, is set to highlight its latest advancements at the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, Calif., from March 17-21. The company, which specializes in conversational AI, will present its innovations at Booth #1842, demonstrating how voice technology is reshaping the in-car experience. Among the
- [Lexus Electric RZ World Premier with Faux Manual Drive Sounds/Mode](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/lexus-electric-rz-world-premier-with-faux-manual-drive-sounds-mode/) - BRUSSELS — Lexus introduced the latest iteration of its RZ battery-electric SUV on Tuesday, unveiling a suite of refinements designed to elevate the driving experience. With enhanced power, state-of-the-art technology, and refined interior comfort, the new RZ represents a step forward in the brand’s electrification strategy. Lexus, a leader in luxury electrification since debuting the
- [Rivian Intros Hands-Free Autonomous Driver for 2nd Gen R1S & R1T](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/rivian-intros-hands-free-autonomous-driver-for-2nd-gen-r1s-r1t/) - Rivian rolled out a significant software update, bringing hands-free driving capabilities and a suite of performance improvements to its latest R1 models. The highlight of the update is Enhanced Highway Assist, a system designed to allow drivers of second-generation R1S and R1T models to take their hands off the wheel for extended periods on select
- [Traffic Fatalities Require Critical Work to Make Roads Safer Says NSC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/traffic-fatalities-require-critical-work-to-roads-safer-says-nsc/) - Despite a slight decline in roadway deaths last year, traffic fatalities in the United States remain at crisis levels, according to new estimates from the National Safety Council. The organization reported that 44,680 people died in preventable crashes in 2024, a marginal drop of less than 1 percent from the previous year—a difference of just
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News TIER IV, Plus, Wayve, Nissan, Stradvision & Hesai.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tier-iv-plus-wayve-nissan-stradvision-hesai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are TIER IV, Plus, Wayve, Nissan, Stradvision and Hesai. Plus and TIER IV Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking in Japan Plus, a leader in AI-driven autonomous trucking software, and TIER IV, the pioneer of open-source autonomous driving software, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Level
- [Connected Car News: Geotab, Trimbel, STMicroelectronics, Soracom, AECC, Cipia, ARM, Seeing Machines, Mitsubishi, HARMAN, Phison & Sibros](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/connected-car-news-geotab-trimbel-stmicroelectronics-soracom-aecc-cipia-arm-seeing-machines-mitsubishi-harman-phison-sibros/) - In connected car news are Geotab, Trimbel, STMicroelectronics, Soracom, AECC, Cipia, ARM, Seeing Machines, Mitsubishi, HARMAN, Phison and Sibros. Geotab Expands OEM Integration with Daimler Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has expanded its OEM integration with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Freightliner trucks. This enhancement now includes support for trucks equipped
- [Autonomous & Self Driving Vehicle News: Avride, Hyundai, otoBrite, Luminar & Telechips](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-10/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Avride, Hyundai, otoBrite, Luminar and Telechips. Avride Partners with Hyundai to Expand Robotaxi Fleet Texas-based self-driving startup Avride has partnered with Hyundai Motor Co. to jointly develop and operate autonomous vehicles. As part of the deal, Avride will expand its fleet to 100 Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxis in
- [Surprising Air Pollutants from Eaton Fire in Pasadena & Altadena - Local Resident Shares Astounding Data](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/surprising-air-pollutants-from-eaton-fire-in-pasadena-altadena-local-shares-astounding-data/) - Here are my findings on how much air pollution I have been exposed to since the Eaton Fire started on January 7, 2025. I live about 1.7 miles from the edge of where homes were destroyed. I typically travel as far west as Burbank and as far east a Glendora but only for a few
- [Electric Vehicle, Battery & Charging News: Rivian, Electrify America, Quasar, Harbinger, EV Connect, 24M, Trojan Battery, Boston & Transtex](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/electric-vehicle-battery-charging-news-4/) - In EV, battery and charging news are new batteries, Rivian, Electrify America, Quasar, Harbinger, EV Connect, 24M, Trojan Battery, Boston & Transtex. Breakthrough Lithium-Sulfur Battery A recent global survey found that 46% of U.S. EV owners have considered switching back to gasoline cars, mainly due to charging concerns. In response, researchers at Florida International University
- [Warning Daylight Savings Time Switch Can Add to Drowsy Driving Dangers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/warning-daylight-savings-time-switch-can-add-to-drowsy-driving-dangers/) - With daylight saving time beginning Sunday morning, road safety experts are urging drivers to remain vigilant, warning of an increased risk of fatigue-related crashes in the days following the time change. The shift, which disrupts sleep patterns for millions, has been linked to a rise in drowsy driving incidents—an often-overlooked hazard that contributes to more
- [Mini Electric Truck Packs  4 x 8 Plywood & Adventure in Compact Size](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/mini-electric-truck-packs-4-x-8-plywood-adventure-in-compact-size/) - LOS ANGELES — TELO Trucks, a startup aiming to redefine electric mobility, introduced its first pre-production vehicle on Wednesday: a compact electric pickup truck designed to blend efficiency with urban practicality. The TELO MT1, which made its debut while crossing the 4th Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River, represents a bold step into a
- [The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit Fake Airbags](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/the-hidden-danger-of-counterfeit-fake-airbags/) - To many consumers, the phrase “counterfeit goods” conjures images of sidewalk vendors peddling knockoff designer handbags and watches. But beyond these seemingly innocuous imitations lies a far more dangerous black market—one that threatens the very safety of drivers and passengers on America’s roads. Counterfeit airbags, an issue largely unknown to the average car owner, pose
- [Cadillac All-Electric Excalade IQL Bigger & Still Luxurious](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/cadillac-all-electric-excalade-iql-bigger-still-luxurious/) - Cadillac is set to expand its flagship Escalade lineup with the debut of the all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, offering increased passenger and cargo space while maintaining the luxury and technological innovations synonymous with the brand. "Escalade has been the best-selling luxury full-size SUV in North America since 2014," said John Roth, vice president of
- [VW ID. EVERY1 Cheap EV for Everyone Who Needs n EV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/vw-id-every1-cheap-ev-for-everyone-who-needs-n-ev/) - Volkswagen, the German automaker long associated with affordable mobility, is gearing up to introduce a new era of electric vehicles designed to reach the masses. With the unveiling of the ID. EVERY1 concept car, the company is signaling its ambition to make electric mobility accessible to a broader audience. Scheduled for production in 2027, the
- [Subaru Buyers Love Subaru Web Interactions: Followed by Infiniti, Acura & Toyota](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/subaru-buyers-love-subaru-web-interactions-followed-by-infiniti-acura-toyota/) - In a competitive auto market increasingly reliant on digital interactions, Subaru has emerged as the top performer in the 2025 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE®) Auto Industry Study. This annual evaluation measures how effectively dealerships respond to online customer inquiries submitted through their websites. Following closely behind Subaru in this year’s rankings were
- [Autonomous Maserati @ Kennedy Space Center FL--Reach 197.77 mph](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-maserati-kennedy-space-center-fl-reach-197-77-mph/) - In a demonstration of cutting-edge technology, the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano have joined forces with Maserati and the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida to advance high-speed autonomous driving. At the historic Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center, the AI-driven Maserati MC20 Coupé, developed by Politecnico di Milano’s
- [Connected Car News: Honda, Rohm and Geotab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/connected-car-news-honda-rohm-and-geotab/) - In connected car news are Honda, Rohm and Geotab. Honda Researchers Develop Atomically Thin Nanoribbons Scientists at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. (HRI-US), in collaboration with leading academic institutions, have achieved a breakthrough in quantum materials by developing ultra-thin nanoribbons—materials that are one atom thick and tens of atoms wide. These nanoribbons enable unbreakable, secure
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News:  WeRide, Nullmax, Renesas & Hesai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-nullmax-renesas-hesai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, Nullmax, Renesas and Hesai. WeRide Launches First Fully Driverless Robobus Service in Europe WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving, has announced its first fully driverless commercial Robobus deployment in Europe. In partnership with beti, Renault Group, and Macif, WeRide will provide L4-level automated shuttle
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: BTC Power, Orange EV, NUVVE & Rekor](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/ev-battery-charging-news-btc-power-orange-ev-nuvve-rekor/) - In EV, battery and charging news are BTC Power, Orange EV, NUVVE and Rekor. BTC POWER's Gen 4 EV Chargers Now Certified for OCPP 2.0.1 BTC POWER, a leading manufacturer of AC and DC EV charging systems, announces that its Gen 4 product line is now certified for the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 2.0.1
- [Mullen News: Bollinger, EO Charging, deliveries to North Carolina & Sourcewell](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/mullen-news-bollinger-eo-charging-deliveries-to-north-carolina-sourcewell/) - In Mullen news are Bollinger, EO Charging, deliveries to North Carolina & government approval. Bollinger Motors Partners with EO Charging to Enhance Fleet Electrification Bollinger Motors has announced a strategic partnership with EO Charging to provide comprehensive electrification solutions for its commercial fleet customers. Through this collaboration, Bollinger's national dealer network will offer access to
- [All Wheel Drive, Electric Beast: Dodge Charger Daytona Drifts on Land Plows in Snow](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/03/all-wheel-drive-electric-beast-dodge-charger-daytona-drifts-on-land-plows-in-snow/) - Muscle cars and winter weather? Historically hot cars in cold weather are not the best mix. Not any more, the all-electric 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is the first muscle car in history to pack all-wheel drive as standard across the lineup. Tested in Michigan’s brutal Upper Peninsula, this next-gen Charger proves that tire-shredding performance doesn’t
- [Kia News: New EV Models and PBV Plans at 2025 Kia EV Day Opposites Unite](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/kia-news-new-ev-models-and-pbv-plans-at-2025-kia-ev-day-opposites-unite/) - At the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, Kia unveiled three new electric vehicles: the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2. These models reflect Kia’s commitment to electrification and its goal of revitalizing the global EV market. The Kia EV4, the brand’s first fully electric sedan and hatchback, expands Kia’s mainstream EV lineup, following the
- [AE Computing Consortium & GSMA Urge Network Operators to Upgrade](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/ae-computing-consortium-gsma-urge-network-operators-to-upgrade/) - As the automotive industry accelerates toward a future defined by connected vehicles and intelligent mobility, a critical challenge looms: ensuring that mobile networks can handle the rising flood of real-time data. The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC), in collaboration with GSMA, is urging global mobile network operators to upgrade their infrastructure to meet the evolving
- [Free Car Repair for Fire Survivors Fixit Day at Petersen Museum, LA, CA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/free-car-repair-for-fire-survivors-fixit-day-at-petersen-museum-la-ca/) - For many Angelenos, a car is more than just a vehicle—it is a lifeline. It gets them to work, their children to school, and their families to medical appointments. But for those facing financial hardship, a major repair can mean an impossible choice between fixing their car and paying for essentials like rent or groceries.
- [Higher Satisfaction with Premium & Mass Market BEVs & PHEVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/higher-satisfaction-with-premium-mass-market-bevs-phevs/) - After a decline in satisfaction among electric vehicle (EV) owners in 2024, a new study suggests sentiment is shifting. According to the 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study by J.D. Power, both premium and mass-market battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners report improved satisfaction this year, as EV adoption inches forward despite policy uncertainty.
- [Mercedes-Benz & Factorial Increase Solid State BEV Range 25%](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/mercedes-benz-factorial-increase-solid-state-bev-rane-25/) - In a significant leap for electric vehicle technology, Mercedes-Benz has embarked on road tests of an EQS sedan outfitted with a pioneering lithium-metal solid-state battery. This initiative, launched in February 2025, is the culmination of a collaboration between Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) and U.S.-based Factorial Energy. The partnership has yielded a patented battery
- [Toyota Mobility Foundation Mobility Unlimited Hub in MaRS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/toyota-mobility-foundation-mobility-unlimited-hub-in-mars/) - In a concerted effort to revolutionize personal mobility, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has partnered with Toronto's MaRS Discovery District to establish the Mobility Unlimited Hub (MUH). This initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of assistive technologies, enhancing independence for individuals with mobility challenges. Launched in 2024, the MUH brings together innovators from
- [Connected Car News: Cambridge GaN, First Student, PlaxidityX, Geotab, Bluedot, REE, Daanaa Res, IonQ & Polestar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/connected-car-news-cambridge-gan-first-student-plaxidityx-geotab-bluedot-ree-daanaa-res-ionq-polestar/) - In connected car news are: Cambridge GaN, First Student, PlaxidityX, Geotab, Bluedot, REE, Daanaa Res, IonQ & Polestar. Cambridge GaN Devices Secures $32M to Accelerate GaN Power Innovations Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has raised $32 million in a Series C funding round led by a strategic investor, with support from British Patient Capital and existing
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Stellantis, TIER IV, Cyngn, Hall Lidar, whereable.ai & Pony.ai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-stellantis-tier-iv-cyngn-hall-lidar-whereable-ai-pony-ai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Stellantis, TIER IV, Cyngn, Hall Lidar, whereable.ai & Pony.ai STLA AutoDrive: Stellantis Unveils Level 3 Automated Driving System Stellantis N.V. has introduced STLA AutoDrive 1.0, the company’s first in-house-developed automated driving system, offering Hands-Free and Eyes-Off (SAE Level 3) functionality. This technology is part of Stellantis’ broader strategy,
- [EV Battery and Charging News: Rythmos.io, Blink, Workhorse, Adden Energy, IonQ & Clarios](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/ev-battery-and-charging-news-rythmos-io-blink-workhorse-adden-energy-ionq-clarios/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Rythmos.io, Blink, Workhorse, Adden Energy, IonQ & Clarios. Rhythmos.io and E3 Study Highlights Cost-Saving Potential of Optimized EV Charging Rhythmos.io, in collaboration with consulting firm E3, has released a study showing that optimized managed EV charging can significantly reduce grid upgrade costs. The research found that for the
- [IIHS Calls for 30% Reduction in Road Fatalities by 2030: Reducing Speed Limit, Enforcement & Improving Infrastructure](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/iihs-calls-for-30-reduction-in-road-fatalities-by-2030-reducing-speed-limit-enforcement-improving-infrastructure/) - David Harkey, President of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), has outlined a new initiative to address the persistent rise in U.S. traffic fatalities. In a recent statement, he highlighted the shortcomings of Vision Zero—a policy aimed at eliminating road deaths—acknowledging that while some nations and communities
- [New York NYC & MTA Still Charging Congestion Prices While Waiting for Court Battle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/new-york-nyc-mta-still-charging-congestion-prices-while-waiting-for-court-battle/) - Governor Kathy Hochul and Janno Lieber, the chairman and chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, forcefully defended New York’s congestion pricing program after the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Trump administration moved to rescind federal approval for the initiative. Speaking at a press conference, Hochul framed the federal action as an unprecedented overreach,
- [Wireless Android Auto Glitches & Rebooting Issues: Possible Fixes?](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/wireless-android-auto-glitches-rebooting-issues-possible-fixes/) - Android Auto users have reported significant wireless connectivity problems following recent software updates, with some devices experiencing unexpected reboots when attempting to connect to vehicles. Others have found that wireless functionality fails entirely, leaving wired connections as the only option. Google acknowledged the issue in a statement to The Verge, saying its team is “aware
- [Orin NVIDIA Drives Hi-Tech EV Volvo EX90--Thor coming](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/orin-nvidia-drives-hi-tech-ev-volvo-ex90-thor-coming/) - Volvo Cars’ latest electric flagship, the EX90, is rolling off the assembly line in Charleston, South Carolina, and making its way to U.S. dealerships. But beyond its sleek design and all-electric powertrain, the EX90 is as much a high-performance computer as it is a vehicle. At the core of its intelligence is NVIDIA’s DRIVE Orin
- [Another EV Hydrogen Truck Company Bites the Dust: Nikola Bankrupt](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/another-ev-hydrogen-truck-company-bites-the-dust-nikola-bankrupt/) - Nikola Corporation, once a rising star in the zero-emissions trucking industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Phoenix-based company, which has faced persistent financial and operational hurdles, is seeking to auction and sell its assets under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
- [Tech to End EV Fires in Seconds Patents Open by Renault](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/tech-to-end-ev-fires-in-seconds-patents-open-by-renault/) - PARIS — In a sweeping move to enhance vehicle safety, Renault Group has announced it will make its Fireman Access patents freely available to the entire automotive industry. The decision, unveiled this week, will allow car manufacturers and parts suppliers to license the technology at no cost, with the condition that any improvements made will
- [Connected Car News: Cognizant, Elektrobit, Hyundai Mobis, Rohm, ZF LIFETEC, Motive, EsayPark & Geotab](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/connected-car-news-cognizant-elektrobit-hyundai-mobis-rohm-zf-lifetec-motive-esaypark-geotab/) - In connected car news are Cognizant, Elektrobit, Hyundai Mobis, Rohm, ZF LIFETEC, Motive, EsayPark & Geotab. Cognizant and Elektrobit Partner for SDV Development Cognizant has announced a collaboration with Elektrobit to integrate Elektrobit's Software Development Kit (SDK) for EB corbos AdaptiveCore into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator, featuring Adaptive AUTOSAR technology,
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Maryland, Hesai, Bonsai Robotics, Lyft, Mobileye, May Mobility & Panasonic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-maryland-hesai-bonsai-robotics-lyft-mobileye-may-mobility-panasonic/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Maryland, Hesai, Bonsai Robotics, Lyft, Mobileye, May Mobility and Panasonic. Teamsters Push for Maryland Bill Requiring Human Operators in Heavy Vehicles The Teamsters union is urging the Maryland House of Delegates to pass House Bill 439 (HB 439), which would mandate a human operator in any vehicle over
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Faraday Future, Massimo, XCharge, Zerova, Go Eve, Kulr, Worksport, Toyota, EV Passport & Ram](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/ev-battery-charging-news-faraday-future-massimo-xcharge-zerova-go-eve-kulr-worksport-toyota-ev-passport-ram/) - In electric vehicle, battery and charging news are Faraday Future, Massimo, XCharge, Zerova, Go Eve, Kulr, Worksport, Toyota, EV Passport and Ram. Faraday Future Ships FX 6 Prototype Mules Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) announced that FF China will ship two FX 6 prototype mules to its Los Angeles headquarters this month, marking
- [Tesla Not Loved Anymore By Dems or Reps--Learn the Beloved Models](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/tesla-not-loved-anymore-by-dems-or-reps-learn-the-beloved-models/) - In a shift that underscores the evolving relationship between American drivers and electrification, Strategic Vision’s 2025 Most Loved Vehicle Awards reveal an unexpected twist: electric vehicles, once a source of political division, are now finding favor across party lines. And yet, the most beloved EVs of the year are not Teslas. For the first time,
- [Mullen News: Stock, Purchases Orders & Expanded Production](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/mullen-news-stock-purchases-orders-expanded-production/) - In Mullen news are the stock reverse split, purchases, changes and expanded production. Mullen Automotive Announces 1-for-60 Reverse Stock Split Mullen Automotive will implement a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective February 18, 2025, to meet Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. Trading on a split-adjusted basis will begin the same day
- [FSD -Autonomous Tesla Cybertruck Crash Human Driver Warns Cybertruck FSD Owners "Pay Attention!"](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/fsd-autonomous-tesla-cybertruck-crash-human-driver-warns-cybertruck-fsd-owners-pay-attention/) - A Tesla Cybertruck operating in self-driving mode crashed into a curb and struck a pole in Reno, Nevada, this week, reigniting concerns over the reliability of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The accident comes just days after Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, vowed to launch a paid robotaxi service later this year. The driver,
- [Splitsville for Nissan/Honda Merger(MOU) but will Collaborate](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/splitsville-for-nissan-honda-mergermou-but-will-collaborate/) - Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have officially terminated discussions on a potential business integration, just months after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on December 23. The decision follows extensive deliberations between the two automakers' leadership teams, who weighed the feasibility of a merger against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting automotive landscape.
- [More Vehicles Safer with Collision Mitigation at Higher Speeds](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/more-vehicles-safer-with-collision-mitigation-at-higher-speeds/) - Automakers are making significant strides in enhancing automatic emergency braking systems, following the introduction of a more rigorous front crash prevention evaluation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety last year. “The rapid progress manufacturers have made to improve these vital crash avoidance systems is impressive,” said David Harkey, president of the IIHS. “Vehicles that
- [Genesis, TGR Live & PGA "California Rises" Spport SoCal Fire Recovery Aid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/genesis-tgr-lie-pga-california-rises-spport-socal-fire-recovery-aid/) - In response to the devastating wildfires that swept across California earlier this year, Genesis, in partnership with TGR Live and the PGA TOUR, has announced the launch of "California Rises," a charitable initiative aimed at supporting relief and recovery efforts for affected communities. The campaign will be central to the 2025 Genesis Invitational, set to
- [Cyber Attacks on Autos Rises More than Tripled in 2024](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/cyber-attacks-on-autos-rises-more-than-tripled-in-2024/) - Upstream Security, a leading provider of cloud-based cybersecurity and data management platforms tailored for the automotive, smart mobility, and IoT ecosystems, has released its 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report. Now in its seventh year, the report underscores a troubling trend: despite increased regulatory oversight, the frequency, scale, and severity of cyberattacks continue to
- [Commercial Electric Rivian Vans Now Non-Exclusive to All Fleets](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/commercial-electric-rivian-vans-now-non-exclusive-to-all-fleets/) - an Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced today that it is officially opening sales of its highly anticipated Rivian Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes across the United States. This marks a significant milestone for the electric vehicle manufacturer as it moves beyond its exclusive partnership with Amazon, signaling a bold push into the broader commercial
- [Connected Car News: SoundHound AI, Silicon Motion, Verra Mobility, GreenSpark, Mistral AI, Qorix, Qualcomm & Infineon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/connected-car-news-soundhound-ai-silicon-motion-verra-mobility-greenspark-mistral-ai-qorix-qualcomm-infineon/) - In connected car news are SoundHound AI, Silicon Motion, Verra Mobility, GreenSpark, Mistral AI, Qorix, Qualcomm and Infineon. SoundHound AI Introduces Customizable "Brand Personalities" for In-Vehicle Assistants SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) has launched "Brand Personalities," a groundbreaking feature for its SoundHound Chat AI Automotive voice assistant, making it the first in-vehicle assistant with customizable
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waabi, Volvo, Samsung, TIER IV, Nihon Kotsu, WeRide & Cenntro](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waabi-volvo-samsung-tier-iv-nihon-kotsu-weride-cenntro/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waabi, Volvo, Samsung, TIER IV, Nihon Kotsu, WeRide and Cenntro. Waabi and Volvo Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking with AI-Driven Innovation Waabi, a leader in generative AI for the physical world, has announced a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to accelerate the development and deployment of self-driving
- [EV, Battery and Charging News: IONNA, Driivz, AmpUp, Curo, ComEd, Nuvve, Microvast,  Johnson Matthey, Bosch, Volkswagen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/ev-battery-and-charging-news-ionna-driivz-ampup-curo-comed-nuvve-microvast-johnson-matthey-bosch-volkswagen/) - In electric vehicle charging and battery news are IONNA, Driivz, AmpUp, Curo, ComEd, Nuvve, Microvast, Johnson Matthey, Bosch, Volkswagen. IONNA Launches Nationwide EV Charging Network with Automaker Alliance IONNA, the joint venture formed by eight major automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota—has officially transitioned from public beta to a full-scale national
- [Super Weighting Cars are Not Super Safer & Adds Dangers to Others](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/super-weighting-cars-are-not-super-safer-adds-dangers-to-others/) - New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) challenges the common belief that larger vehicles always offer greater protection. According to IIHS, while increasing the weight of vehicles below the fleet average significantly reduces occupant fatality risk, the safety benefits diminish quickly as vehicles exceed that average weight. “For American drivers, the conventional
- [USDOT Halts NEVI ---Truck Stop Organizations Respond](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/usdot-halts-nevi-truck-stop-organizations-respond/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the immediate suspension of all state electric vehicle infrastructure deployment plans under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, citing a policy review by new department leadership. In a letter addressed to state transportation directors on February 6, Emily Biondi, Associate Administrator of the Federal Highway
- [Jeep Wagoneer S Limited Electric with 45 inch Screen & Safety Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/jeep-wagoneer-s-limited-electric-with-45-inch-screen-safety-features/) - The Jeep brand is accelerating its shift toward electrification with the expansion of its Wagoneer S lineup for the 2025 model year. Following the launch of its midsize, all-electric SUV, Jeep has introduced a new Limited trim, broadening the appeal of its premium electric offering. "The Jeep Wagoneer S signifies our reentry into the premium
- [2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid More MPG SUV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-more-mpg-suv/) - Subaru is charging into the hybrid game with its latest offering—the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid—set to arrive at dealerships nationwide this spring. Starting at $34,995, the electrified Forester takes everything drivers love about the best-selling SUV—capability, practicality, and go-anywhere confidence—and adds a next-generation series-parallel hybrid system for improved efficiency without compromising performance. Unlike some hybrid
- [2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Trail Ready for Higher Adventures](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/2026-subaru-forester-wilderness-trail-reader-for-higher-adventures/) - Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the next generation of its rugged and adventure-ready SUV: the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness. Designed for drivers who seek capability beyond the pavement, the latest addition to the Subaru Wilderness lineup boasts enhanced ground clearance, a more refined and technologically advanced interior, and significant improvements in both on- and
- [Tesla Losing Ground in SDV Landscape to NIO and Xiaomi & China](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/tesla-losing-ground-in-sdv-landscape-to-nio-and-xiaomi-china/) - In the fast-evolving landscape of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the latest rankings from Wards Intelligence, now part of Omdia, reaffirm Tesla’s overall leadership in the sector while signaling a shift in technological innovation. According to the report, the American electric vehicle pioneer has been surpassed in cutting-edge advancements by Chinese automakers NIO and Xiaomi, which now
- [Gasholes Now Favor Elon Musk / Tesla  More than EV Drivers--Shocking Poll Results](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/gasholes-now-favor-elon-musk-tesla-more-than-ev-drivers-shocking-poll-results/) - cent poll conducted by the American EV Jobs Alliance offers a complex portrait of Tesla CEO and Trump confidant Elon Musk’s standing with American voters. The survey, which polled 600 registered voters shortly after the November elections, reveals a striking political divide: while Musk enjoys soaring support among Republicans, he is deeply unpopular with Democrats—a
- [Cruise Cuts Workers 50% & Gives Control to GM--Robotaxis Grounded](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/cruise-cuts-workers-50-gives-control-to-gm-robotaxis-grounded/) - SAN FRANCISCO — Cruise, the once-promising self-driving car subsidiary of General Motors is now a thing of the past like the Chevy Cruze (2008-2023) model that is no longer made. Cruise started laying off employees, marking a downturn in the company’s turbulent history. The layoffs, which will affect approximately half of Cruise’s workforce, come just
- [Driving During Super Bowl--Super Risky--Don't Touch Down on Phones to Learn Score](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/driving-during-super-bowl-super-risky-dont-touch-down-on-phones-to-learn-score/) - Every year, the Super Bowl captivates an audience of over 100 million people. Fans flood social media with hot takes, share unforgettable highlights with friends and family, and celebrate game-changing plays in real time. It’s a night of electrifying moments, record-breaking performances, and, of course, those highly anticipated commercials. But while millions are glued to
- [Honda $1Billion EV Hub in Ohio Reimagines Manufacturing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/honda-1billion-ev-hub-in-ohio-reimagines-manufacturing/) - MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Honda provided a first glimpse into its ambitious strategy for electric vehicle production, set to commence in late 2025 at the newly designated Honda EV Hub in Ohio. The automaker’s approach, centered on flexibility, will enable the simultaneous assembly of internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid-electric, and battery-electric vehicles on the same production
- [More Uber Accessibility with New Service Animal Self-Identification](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/more-uber-accessibility-with-new-service-animal-self-identification/) - As a blind traveler, Chris Yoon, Product Manager, Equity at Uber, has experienced firsthand how the company's convenience and accessibility features have transformed mobility. However, when traveling with his guide dog, Sadie, he occasionally faced challenges securing a ride, a concern shared by other service animal handlers. With both a technical background and lived experience
- [Plan Ahead for Super Bowl Says MADD Don't Drive Impaired](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/plan-ahead-for-super-bowl-says-madd-dont-drive-impaired/) - As football fans nationwide gear up for Super Bowl LIX, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging Americans to prioritize safety, reminding revelers that a well-planned ride home can mean the difference between celebration and catastrophe. Major sporting events like the Super Bowl often coincide with a surge in alcohol consumption—and, tragically, an uptick in
- [IIHS DAMAGE Brain Injury Test to be Integrated in Test Criteria](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/iihs-damage-brain-injury-test-to-be-integrated-in-test-criteria/) - Picture a boxer taking a hard punch to the face, with their head whipping around quickly after impact. Drivers and passengers can experience similar rotational head motion during crashes in some vehicles, potentially leading to concussions and other brain injuries that are not immediately visible. Until now, there has not been an effective way to
- [Connected Car News: Porsche, SpotHero, Jaunt, Mercedes-Benz, Forvia, Hella, AMD & rFpro](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/connected-car-news-porsche-spothero-jaunt-mercedes-benz-forvia-hella-amd-rfpro/) - In connected car news are Porsche, SpotHero, Jaunt, Mercedes-Benz, Forvia, Hella, AMD and rFpro. Porsche Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Continuous Electric Vehicle Drift on Ice Porsche has secured a Guinness World Records title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle, with instructor Jens Richter at the wheel of
- [Autonomous and Self-Driving Vehicle News:  Waymo, May Mobility & Emergency Lights Warning](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/autonomous-and-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-may-mobility-emergency-lights-warning/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, May Mobility and a new study on the dangers of emergency vehicle flashing lights. Waymo Drives LA Freeways & Fully-Autonomous for Employees in Altanta Freeways are an intrinsic part of the Los Angeles experience. To better serve its expansive 79-square-mile service area, Waymo is beginning to provide
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- [#ChicagoAutoShow News Round-Up: Jeep, Fiat, Dodge, Toyota, RAM, Chrysler, Subaru & Charity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/02/chicagoautoshow-news-round-up-jeep-fiat-dodge-toyota-ram-chrysler-subaru-charity/) - The Chicago Auto Show promises an exciting lineup of exhibits and activities, especially from Stellantis, which will showcase vehicles from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo. This year marks the debut of two battery-electric vehicles (BEVs)—the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Jeep Wagoneer S—on the Chicago Drives Electric track, allowing attendees to experience
- [BMW iX SAV EV with 435 mi Range, Personal Assistant & More Efficency](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/bmw-ix-sav-ev-with-435-mi-range-personal-assistant-more-efficency/) - BMW unveiled a new and improved version of the iX Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that extends range, enhances performance, and refines its unmistakable design. Already a benchmark for premium electric driving, the latest iteration of the all-electric iX pushes the boundaries of what a luxury EV can be. With an eye on both power and
- [VicOne, Trend Micro's HostPwn2Own Hacks Auto IVI, EV Chargers & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/vicone-trend-micors-hostpwn2own-hacks-auto-ivi-ev-chargers-more/) - In a effort to enhance the cybersecurity of connected vehicles, VicOne, a leader in automotive cybersecurity solutions, partnered with Trend Micro to co-host the 2025 edition of Pwn2Own Automotive, the world’s premier zero-day vulnerability discovery contest. Held from January 22 to 24 at Automotive World in Tokyo, the event brought together leading researchers to identify
- [Lucid Gravity Supercharged with 450 mi range & 400kW Fast Charging & Access to Tesla Superchargers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/lucid-gravity-supercharged-with-450-mi-range-400kw-fast-charging-access-to-tesla-superchargers/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), the electric vehicle manufacturer known for its advanced technology and long-range capabilities, has announced a suite of innovative charging features for its upcoming Lucid Gravity SUV. These advancements, including seamless integration with the Tesla Supercharger network, reinforce Lucid’s ambition to redefine the electric vehicle landscape. Beginning January 31, the Lucid
- [Toyota Automotive Partner of NFL is Pro HBCU, Glow in N'Orleans & Super Bowl](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/toyota-automotive-partner-of-nfl-is-pro-hbcu-glow-in-norleans-super-bowl/) - In a celebration that intertwines football’s generational legacy with community upliftment, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced an array of immersive experiences at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando and Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. As the “Official Automotive Partner of the NFL,” Toyota aims to amplify stardom on every level, from
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- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Emobi, Zo Motors, Zevtron, SES & Rekor Systems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ev-battery-charging-news-emobi-zo-motors-zevtron-ses-rekor-systems/) - In EV, Battery and Charging News are Emobi, Zo Motors, Zevtron, SES & Rekor Systems. Emobi Selected for SXSW Pitch 2025 to Showcase JustPlug EV Charging Innovation Emobi, a leading EV charging infrastructure provider in North America, has been selected as a finalist in the Smart Cities, Transportation & Sustainability category for the 17th annual
- [Smarter Traffic from No Traffic & NVIDIA Decreases Carbon and Commute Times](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/smarter-traffic-from-no-traffic-nvidia-decreases-carbon-and-commute-times/) - Each year, more than 90 million new vehicles hit the roads worldwide, contributing to a staggering 12% annual rise in traffic congestion, according to NoTraffic, a member of Nvidia's Inception program and part of its Metropolis vision AI ecosystem. Despite these growing pressures, 99% of the world's traffic signals still operate on fixed timing systems,
- [More Automotive Help for SoCal Fires: Honda, Kumho Tire & AAA SoCal](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/more-automotive-help-for-socal-fires-honda-kumho-tire-aaa-socal/) - There is more help for car owners, buyers and emergency responders from Honda, Kumho Tire & AAA SoCal. Honda Pledges $1 Million for California Wildfire Relief Efforts Honda is doubling its initial $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross, bringing its total contribution to $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected
- [Hack in Mom's Subaru Starlink 4 Remote Control, Location, Personal Data & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/hack-in-moms-subaru-starlink-4-remote-control-location-personal-data-more/) - On November 20, 2024, Shubham Shah and Sam Curry discovered a critical security vulnerability in Subaru’s STARLINK connected vehicle service, which allowed unrestricted, targeted access to all vehicles and customer accounts in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The vulnerability enabled an attacker, armed only with minimal information such as a victim’s last name and
- [New Vehicle Experiences Better in Sporties & Minis While Sedans are Challenging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/new-vehicle-experiences-better-in-sporties-minis-while-sedans-are-challenging/) - With the U.S. pivoting rapidly toward electrification, consumers are facing a seismic shift in priorities and values regarding electric vehicles (EVs). This transformation, coupled with surging EV adoption in global markets such as China, has left automakers scrambling to craft effective product strategies for an uncertain future. Strategic Vision's latest New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES)
- [Long Beach Container Terminal Contains Fewer Pollutants and Will Be Net Zero](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/long-beach-container-terminal-contains-fewer-pollutants-and-will-be-net-zero/) - Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), a pioneering cargo handling facility in Southern California, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. Its 2024 Net Zero Progress Report, released today, highlights significant advancements in clean energy adoption, infrastructure upgrades, and community investment. The report outlines LBCT’s substantial strides in reducing emissions while maintaining its
- [Volvo Unveils Pricing Electric 2025 Lineup with Name Changes to EX90 & EX30](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/volvo-unveils-pricing-electric-2025-lineup-with-name-changes-to-ex90-ex30/) - In a move emblematic of its commitment to electrification, Volvo Cars USA has announced the complete pricing for its 2025 model year lineup, highlighted by the introduction of two fully electric SUVs: the flagship EX90 and the compact EX30. A Push Toward Electrification Volvo continues to expand its offerings for a more sustainable future, providing
- [FTC Proposes to Stop GM Sharing Connected Car OnStar Data](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ftc-proposes-to-stop-gm-sharing-connected-car-onstar-data/) - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations that the companies secretly collected and sold drivers' precise geolocation and behavior data without adequate consumer consent. This data, including details like hard braking, late-night driving, and speeding, was reportedly used by consumer reporting agencies to influence
- [Connected Car News: Mercedes-Benz, Google, Ansys, Cognata, Microsoft, JLR, Tata & Mouser.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/connected-car-news-mercedes-benz-google-ansys-cognata-microsoft-jlr-tata-mouser/) - In connected car news are Mercedes-Benz, Google, Ansys, Cognata, Microsoft, JLR, Tata & Mouser. Mercedes-Benz & Google Cloud to Enhance MBUX Virtual Assistant Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud have deepened their partnership to introduce advanced conversational features to the MBUX Virtual Assistant using Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, built on the Gemini model with Vertex AI.
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: WeRide, DeepRoute.ai & Pony.ai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-weride-deeproute-ai-pony-ai/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are WeRide, DeepRoute.ai and Pony.ai. WeRide Powers Switzerland's Autonomous Driving Pilot with L4 Technology WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving, is the technology provider for a groundbreaking autonomous driving pilot project in Switzerland. Funded by the Canton of Zurich and Swiss national railway SBB, and
- [Electric Vehicle, Battery & Charging News: Wallbox, FLO, Schneider Electric, Nuvvee, Moment Energy,  AmpUp, Rivian & ChargePoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/electric-vehicle-battery-charging-news-wallbox-flo-schneider-electric-nuvvee-moment-energy-ampup-rivian-chargepoint/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Wallbox, FLO, Schneider Electric, Nuvvee, Moment Energy, AmpUp, Rivian & ChargePoint. Wallbox's Quasar 2 1st UL-Certified Bidirectional EV Charger in the U.S. Wallbox, a global leader in EV charging and energy management, announced that its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger has received UL certification, marking it as the first
- [Canoo's Struggle is Over--Files for Bankruptcy -Ceases Operation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/canoos-struggle-is-over-files-for-bankruptcy-ceases-operation/) - Canoo Inc., the high-tech mobility and energy company based in the United States, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, seeking relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The company, which has worked with notable clients such as NASA, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Postal Service, the State of Oklahoma, and Walmart, will now undergo
- [TikTok Has 2.2% Influence on Car Buyers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/tiktok-has-2-2-influence-on-car-buyers/) - As TikTok may or may not continue in operationsin the United States, most headlines focus on the fallout for creators and audiences. Yet, an unexpected sector may have reasons to pay attention: the automotive industry. Strategic Vision’s 2024 New Vehicle Experience Study, which surveyed over 57,000 new vehicle buyers and lessees, highlights a generational divide
- [3rd Gen 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid with EyeSight, STARLINK, CarPlay & Android](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/3rd-gen-2026-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-with-eyesight-starlink-carplay-android/) - Subaru of America, Inc. announced the new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with a hybrid model for 2026, equipped with a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for enhanced range and capability. The next-generation Subaru hybrid powertrain is designed to integrate seamlessly into the existing all-wheel drive
- [OSHA Helps Steer Road to Zero Coalition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/osha-helps-steer-road-to-zero-coalition/) - In a move to combat the leading cause of workplace fatalities, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has joined forces with the National Safety Council's Road to Zero Coalition. This partnership places OSHA on the Coalition’s Steering Committee, marking a significant step toward eliminating transportation-related deaths, which accounted for 37%
- [Biden Admin Bans Connected Automotive Tech from China & Russia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/biden-admin-bans-connected-automotive-tech-from-china-russia/) - In a decisive move aimed at fortifying America’s critical infrastructure, President Biden on Monday unveiled stringent measures to shield U.S. connected vehicle supply chains from potential national security risks posed by China and Russia. The Biden administration's latest policy underscores a commitment to securing the nation’s automotive industry against foreign cyber threats while ensuring the
- [LA SoCal Fire Help Automotive Help & Donations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/la-socal-fire-help-automotive-help-donations/) - Hyundai, Kia and Denso are donating to aid victims of the fires in Los Angeles, California. Hyundai, Genesis and Kia are offering discounts on new vehicles for those who lost their vehicles to the fires. In the past with these kinds of disasters automakers typically offers some kind of payment delay or discount to owners
- [FTA Funds SURF! Busway & Bus Rapid Transit to Connect Monterey & Salinas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/fta-funds-surf-busway-bus-rapid-transit-to-connect-monterey-salinas/) - In a push to enhance sustainable and reliable transportation, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $22.2 million construction grant to Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) for its ambitious SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The funding, part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help establish a six-mile dedicated busway along a 20-mile planned
- [Connected Car News: Zonar, AiDEN, Mavi, Stellantis,  dSPACE, Mapbox, Cerrence & Renesas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/connected-car-news-zonar-aiden-mavi-stellantis-dspace-mapbox-cerrence-renesas/) - In connected car news are Zonar, AiDEN, Mavi, Stellantis, dSPACE, Mapbox, Cerrence and Renesas. Zonar Unveils Next-Generation LD Telematics Unit for Light-Duty Fleet Optimization Zonar has launched its upgraded Zonar LD™ Telematics Control Unit (TCU), a plug-and-play solution offering advanced vehicle intelligence and security for light-duty fleets. Designed to meet growing industry demands, the new
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Hyundai, AmpUp,  Hubject, Pioneer & Microcast](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ev-battery-charging-news-hyundai-ampup-hubject-pioneer-microcast/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Hyundai, AmpUp, Hubject & Microvast. Hyundai Offers Free Tesla Supercharger Adapters for EV Owners Starting 2025 Hyundai is making it easier for EV owners to access Tesla's extensive Supercharger network. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, Hyundai EV owners who purchased or leased their vehicles on or
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Torc, Pony.ai, TIER IV, NVIDIA & Uber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-torc-pony-ai-tier-iv-nvidia-uber/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Torc, Pony.ai, TIER IV, NVIDIA & Uber. Torc Opens AV-Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Torc, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced a new autonomous truck hub in AllianceTexas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The 17-acre facility, featuring 22,000 square feet of office space, will support Torc’s
- [CES Finale: Desay SV, Qualcomm, UVeye, AUTOCRYPT, Anritsu, Mapbox, Hyundai, HARMAN, VicOne, Microsoft, Cipia AAC Tech, NVIDIA, Aptera & LG](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ces-finale-desay-sv-qualcomm-uveye-autocrypt-anritsu-mapbox-hyundai-harman-vicone-microsoft-cipia-aac-tech-nvidia-aptera-lg/) - CES 2025 hosted over 141,000 attendees from across the globe, showcasing the latest advancements in tech and innovation. With more than 4,500 exhibitors—including 1,400 startups—this year’s show underscored the industry’s ongoing drive to address global challenges and shape the future through technology. Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, the organization behind CES,
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- [More CES 2DAY: Automotive News: Intel, Faraday Future, HCMF Group, Imagry, ADASKY, Oshkosh, Awards, BOE , Hyundai Mobis, Keyvault , Cognizant, Siemens, Ceva, Oritek, Smart Eye, Volvo, Seeing Machines, StarCharge, ProLogium, VicOne & MediaTek](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/more-ces-2day-automotive-news-intel-faraday-future-hcmf-group-imagry-adasky-oshkosh-awards-boe-hyundai-mobis-keyvault-cognizant-siemens-ceva-oritek-smart-eye-volvo-seeing-machines/) - Many announcements were from the original pre-CES 2025 round-up. There was CES news on Sunday and even more on Monday. On Tuesday there was an additional slew of announcements and today there were even more. There was news from Intel, Faraday Future, HCMF Group, Imagry, ADASKY, Oshkosh, Awards, BOE , Hyundai Mobis, Keyvault , Cognizant,
- [@CES2025 Automotive Tech Tuesday: Appotronics, Neusoft, Italdesign, Imagry, Hesai,Dolby, Dolby, Goodyear, May Mobility, HL Group, LG Innotek, Intel, Honda, Renesas, Kyocera, Cinemo, Keysight, VicOne, NXP, SMK, Mitsubishi, Aeva, Aurora, Continental & NVIDIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ces2025-automotive-tech-tuesday-appotronics-neusoft-italdesign-imagry-hesaidolby-dolby-goodyear-may-mobility-hl-group-lg-innotek-intel-honda-renesas-kyocera-cinemo-keysight-vicone/) - Today was another day of announcements from CES. Many announcements were from the original pre-CES 2025 round-up. There was CES news on Sunday and even more yesterday. Today there were announcements from Appotronics, Neusoft, Italdesign, Imagry, Hesai,Dolby, Dolby, Goodyear, May Mobility, HL Group, LG Innotek, Intel, Honda, Renesas, Kyocera, Cinemo, Keysight, VicOne, NXP, SMK, Mitsubishi,
- [Honda Zero Series EVs ASIMO OS Honda 0: Thin, Light & Wise Design](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/honda-zero-series-evs-asimo-os-honda-0-thin-light-wise-design/) - At CES 2025, Honda made waves by premiering the first two prototypes in its 0 Series line of electric vehicles: the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon. These models mark a pivotal moment for the company, as production versions are slated to hit North American markets in 2026, followed by launches in Europe and
- [@CES2025 Automotive Round-Up 2Day: HARMAN, Schaeffler, Texas Instruments, Arbe Robotics, NVIDIA, Garmin, Qualcomm, Trimble, STRADVISION, Pebble, AiDEN Automotive, HERE, Smart Eye, VicOne, P3, SMK, AiDEN, Aeva & Wideye](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ces2025-automotive-round-up-2day-harman-schaeffler-texas-instruments-arbe-robotics-nvidia-garmin-qualcomm-trimble-stradvision-pebble-aiden-automotive-here-smart-eye-vicone-p3-smk-aid/) - Today was eventful at CES 2025. On Sunday there were a few announcements and AUTO Connected Car News rounded-up dozens of CES 2025 releases prior to the show. Tonight Sony and Honda revealed the AFEELA electric sedan that feels people. Today there announcements from HARMAN, Schaeffler, Texas Instruments, Arbe Robotics, NVIDIA, Garmin, Qualcomm, Trimble, STRADVISION,
- [@CES2025 Debut of Sony Honda AFEELA Digital Companion that Feels People](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/ces2025-debut-of-sony-honda-afeela-digital-companion-that-feels-people/) - Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) officially debuted the luxury EV sedan under the AFEELA brand, the AFEELA 1, at CES 2025. Set to redefine the future of intelligent mobility, the AFEELA 1 will roll out of a state-of-the-art production facility in Ohio, with initial deliveries expected in mid-2026 and California sales kicking off in 2025.
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- [BlackBerry Revamps IoT Division to QNX for SDV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/blackberry-revamps-iot-division-to-qnx-fo-sdv/) - In a strategic move to reinforce its position at the forefront of automotive and embedded technology, BlackBerry Limited announced today the renaming of its IoT division to QNX and the relaunch of the storied brand. The revitalization comes as BlackBerry aims to amplify recognition and leverage QNX’s legacy as a cornerstone of next-generation software-defined vehicles
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- [Happy 100th Birthday Goodyear Blimp--2025 Celebration](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2025/01/happy-100-birthday-goodyear-blimp-2025-celebration/) - The Goodyear Blimp, an enduring American icon, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025 with a yearlong slate of events designed to bring the legendary airship closer to fans than ever before. From flights over more than 100 cities across North America and Europe to surprise appearances at new cultural events, limited-edition collectibles, and once-in-a-lifetime
- [Volkswagen Data Leak Exposes Location & Movements of EV Owners](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/volkswagen-data-leak-exposes-location-movements-of-ev-owners/) - A major data leak exposed sensitive information about 800,000 Volkswagen electric vehicle (EV) owners. The breach revealed movement patterns, personal details, and parking locations—ranging from homes and workplaces to more controversial spots like brothels or government facilities. The data, left unsecured by VW’s software division Cariad, included precise geolocation for 460,000 vehicles. It also tied
- [Hyundai IONIQ 5 Goes to New Heights with Guinness World Record](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/hyundai-ioniq-5-goes-to-news-heights-with-guinness-world-record/) - In a demonstration of electric vehicle "heights", Hyundai's IONIQ 5 has set a Guinness World Records™ title for the greatest altitude change by an electric car. The remarkable journey, spanning from the icy peaks of Umling La in Leh Ladakh to the coastal depths of Kuttanad, Kerala, showcased the award-winning EV's resilience and engineering might.
- [San Fran Waymo Robotaxis Are Not Safe for Women & Dog Holders But Good for Stats](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/san-fran-waymo-robotaxis-are-not-safe-for-women-dog-holders-but-good-for-stats/) - San Francisco’s driverless taxis, once hailed as a revolutionary way to safely travel the city, are facing backlash after incidents of harassment against passengers by men exploiting the technology's limitations. Women have reported being followed, blocked, and even harassed in these autonomous vehicles operated by companies like Waymo, which began offering rides in the city
- [Automotive CES Award Winners: Super Villians, Smart Charging, Smart City, Smart Sensors & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/automotive_ces-award-winners-super-villians-smart-charging/) - CES Innovation Awards are in two categories. An Honorees are top-scoring products in each category, while Best of Innovation winners are the the highest-scoring products in the program. Honorees range from compact LiDAR sensors revolutionizing autonomous systems to holographic transparent cameras transforming imaging. In Smart Cities, SolidVUE’s SL-2.2 sensor leads with precision and reliability, while
- [Nissan & Honda Explore Alliance for Joint Holding Company for EVs & Intel + Mitsubishi Invited](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/nissan-honda-explore-alliance-for-joint-holding-company-for-evs-intel-mitsubishi-invited/) - In a move poised to reshape the auto industry, Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a potential business integration through the creation of a joint holding company. The landmark agreement, announced December 23, comes amid heightened competition and rapid technological evolution in the global automotive
- [Karma Automotive Partners with ROADMEDIC. AI, COVESA & UCR to Revolutionize 9-1-1 Emergency Response Systems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/karma-automotive-partners-with-roadmedic-ai-covesa-ucr-to-revolutionize-9-1-1-emergency-response-systems/) - In a bold move to redefine emergency response technology, Karma Automotive, America’s sole full-line ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with ROADMEDIC.AI, the University of California Riverside, and the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) to create cutting-edge standards for Software-Defined Vehicle Architecture (SDVA). The initiative, called the “9-1-1 Dispatcher Visibility Demonstration Project,” aims to leverage vehicle
- [Connected Car News: Kia, myQ, onsemi, DENSO, STRADVISION, Renesas, Innowireless, Autotalks, TMA Automotive Software Center, MADD, HARMAN & Mercedes-Benz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/connected-car-news-27/) - In connected car news are Kia, myQ, onsemi, DENSO, STRADVISION, Renesas, Innowireless, Autotalks, TMA Automotive Software Center, MADD, HARMAN & Mercedes-Benz. Kia Partners with myQ for Seamless Garage Connectivity in 2024-2025 Vehicles Chamberlain Group’s myQ, a leader in smart access solutions, has collaborated with Kia America to introduce **Kia myQ Connected Garage**. This innovation integrates
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: NHTSA, Waymo, aiMotive, Safran, Plus, Emergency Safety Solutions & Seyond](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-nhtsa-waymo-aimotive-safran-plus-emergency-safety-solutions-seyond/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are NHTSA, Waymo, aiMotive, Safran, Plus, Emergency Safety Solutions and Seyond. NHTSA Proposes Voluntary Framework for Oversight of Automated Driving Systems The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a voluntary framework called the ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP). Designed
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Canoo, Toyota, Nikola, ChargePoint & GM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/ev-battery-charging-news-canoo-toyota-nikola-chargepoint-gm/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Canoo, Toyota, Nikola, ChargePoint and GM. Canoo Sinks? Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV), announced the company has furloughed 82 employees, both salaried and hourly, and idling its factories in Oklahoma while it works to finalize securing the capital necessary to move forward with its operations. The company is in
- [Bipartisan Senators Call Out Automakers Over Right-to-Repair Restrictions & Data Privacy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/bipartisan-senators-call-out-automakers-over-right-to-repair-restrictions-data-privacy/) - In a rare show of bipartisan unity, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have taken aim at the nation's top automakers, accusing them of undermining car owners' right to repair their own vehicles. In letters sent to General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan, Tesla, Subaru, and Volkswagen,
- [Toyota Lowers MSRP for bZ4X & Adds Night Shade Edition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/toyota-lowers-msrp-for-bz4x-adds-night-shade-edition/) - Drivers contemplating the transition to an all-electric vehicle, the 2025 Toyota bZ4X presents an enticing proposition that just became even more accessible. Toyota, a brand synonymous with reliability and innovation, has redefined value in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its latest updates to the bZ4X—a lower starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and the
- [Mullen News: Bollinger Motors, Broadway Ford Truck Center, Bergey Truck Center](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/mullen-news-bollinger-motors-broadway-ford-truck-center-bergey-truck-center/) - In Mullen News are Bollinger Motors, Broadway Ford Truck Center, Bergey Truck Center and Mullen Automotive, Bollinger’s parent company, has applied for a federal grant. Bollinger Motors Expands Midwest Presence with Broadway Ford Truck Center Partnership Mullen Automotive's subsidiary, Bollinger Motors, has partnered with St. Louis-based Broadway Ford Truck Center to serve as an official
- [Mitsubishi Motors Celebrates Five Years in Tennesse](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/mitsubishi-motors-celebrates-five-years-in-tennesse/) - Five years ago, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) traded the sunny shores of Southern California for the rolling hills of Tennessee, relocating its corporate headquarters from Cypress, Calif., to Franklin. This month, the company celebrates its fifth anniversary in the Volunteer State, highlighting its growing influence on the U.S. automotive market and its steadfast
- [New 2025 Subaru Solterra Cheaper & More Features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/new-2025-subaru-solterra-cheaper-more-features/) - Subaru of America, Inc., announced pricing and updates for its 2025 Solterra, the all-electric SUV that debuted last year with an emphasis on practicality, performance, and sustainability. In a bold move to broaden its appeal, the 2025 Solterra arrives with a starting MSRP of $38,495—an impressive $6,500 drop from the 2024 model—before federal, state, and
- [Nissan 2025 Murano Premiers with Elegance, Technology & Power](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/nissan-2025-murano-premiers-with-elegance-technology-power/) - The all-new 2025 Nissan Murano has arrived, offering a harmonious blend of striking design, advanced technology, and elevated performance. With a starting price of $40,470, the latest iteration of the popular SUV aims to redefine modern driving luxury while maintaining practicality. Design Meets Comfort The Murano’s exterior is a showcase of sleek modernity, exuding sophistication
- [Most and Worst Wonderful Time of the Year to Travel in Record Numbers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/most-and-worst-wonderful-time-of-the-year-to-travel-in-record-numbers/) - As the year-end holiday season nears, a record 119.3 million Americans are projected to travel 50 miles or more from home, according to a forecast by the American Automobile Association (AAA). This marks the highest number on record, surpassing 2019’s peak by 64,000 travelers, and represents a notable increase of 3 million from last year.
- [Karma Revero EREV & Invictus limited Luxury Just $123K or $183K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/karma-revero-erev-invictus-limited-luxury-just-123k-or-183k/) - The 3rd Generation Karma Revero, a striking evolution of extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, makes its reentry onto American and European roads with all the fanfare of a pioneer reclaiming its mantle. Sleek, sinuous, and audaciously designed, the Revero stands as a testament to what the automotive industry could aspire to—melding the power of gasoline
- [Prelude to New Sports Hybrid Honda Prelude  with S+ Shift Drive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/prelude-to-new-sports-hybrid-honda-prelude-with-s-shift-drive/) - Honda is reviving a hybrid sports icon. The automaker announced today that an all-new hybrid-electric Prelude sports coupe will arrive in the U.S. market late next year, marking the return of one of its most storied nameplates. The sleek new Prelude will introduce Honda’s innovative S+ Shift drive mode, a feature that advances Linear Shift
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: GM,Cruise Strategy, Aurora,Teledyne, FLIR, Mobileye, Innoviz, U Power, aiMotive, Sony & Asahi Kasei](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-gmcruise-strategy-aurorateledyne-flir-mobileye-innoviz-u-power-aimotive-sony-asahi-kasei/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are: GM,Cruise Strategy, Aurora,Teledyne, FLIR, Mobileye, Innoviz, U Power, aiMotive, Sony and Asahi Kasei. GM Stops Autonomous Driving Cruise Strategy to Focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems General Motors (GM) is reshaping its autonomous driving strategy by prioritizing the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of
- [Connected Car News: Motive, onsemi, Geotab, Volvo, CorrActions, Zubie, Ford Pro, Techstars, WirelessCar, NPS, OSRAM, Valeo & Rohm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/connected-car-news-motive-onsemi-geotab-volvo-corractions-zubie-ford-pro-techstars-wirelesscar-nps-osram-valeo-rohm/) - In connected car news are: Motive, onsemi, Geotab, Volvo,CorrActions, Zubie, Ford Pro, Techstars, WirelessCar, NPS, OSRAM, Valeo and Rohm. Motive Launches Comprehensive Roadside Assistance Service to Enhance Driver Safety and Efficiency Motive, an AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, has introduced Motive Roadside Assistance, a 24/7 service aimed at boosting driver safety and operational efficiency. Offered in
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Lucid, Sakuu, Nanoramic, EV Safe Charge, StoreDot, Shyft Group, Sioinic Energy, Factorial, Prologium & Ford](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/ev-battery-charging-news-lucid-sakuu-nanoramic-ev-safe-charge-storedot-shyft-group-sioinic-energy-factorial-prologium-ford/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Lucid, Sakuu, Nanoramic, EV Safe Charge, StoreDot, Shyft Group, Sioinic Energy, Factorial, Prologium and Ford. Lucid Gravity EPA Range 450 Miles, FPT, Denso, Following the official start of production last week, Lucid Motors announced that the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring SUV has achieved an official EPA-estimated range of
- [How Tall Vehicles and Fast Speeds Increase Pedestrian Risks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/how-tall-vehicles-and-fast-speeds-increase-pedestrian-risks/) - When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the outcome can range from minor bruises to fatal injuries, and the severity of these injuries is strongly influenced by two key factors: the speed at which the vehicle is traveling and the height of its front end. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals
- [Toyota Invests $922 in Kentucky Paint Plant](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/toyota-invests-922-in-kentucky-paint-plant/) - Toyota announced a significant $922 million investment in its Kentucky manufacturing plant, aimed at furthering the company’s electrification initiatives and enhancing its environmental performance. The new advanced paint facility, set to open in 2027, will expand the plant’s capacity by 1 million square feet while advancing Toyota’s goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- [Honda Electrifies Rose Parade in 2026 with Electrified Dreams](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/honda-electrifies-rose-parade-in-2026-with-electrified-dreams/) - For over three decades, Honda has been a proud partner of the Rose Parade®, and in 2025, the company will return with a float that encapsulates its bold vision for the future—"Electrified Dreams." This float is not only a testament to Honda’s long-standing commitment to innovation but also a symbol of its ambitious goal to
- [Honda 25 Years of Hybrid Now Over 25% of Sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/honda25-years-of-hybrid-now-over-25-of-sales/) - Honda is celebrating a milestone in its electrification journey, commemorating 25 years of hybrid-electric vehicle sales in the U.S. With the launch of the original Honda Insight in 1999—America’s first mass-produced hybrid—Honda has been at the forefront of the shift toward cleaner, more efficient driving. Today, hybrid-electric models account for over 25% of Honda’s total
- [Hyundai, Kia & Genesis Google-OS SDVs & Embed Google Maps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/hyundai-kia-genesis-google-os-sdvs-embedded-google-maps/) - Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, is deepening its collaboration with Google to transform the navigation and infotainment systems in its vehicles. The partnership will bring real-time, comprehensive location data from Google Maps directly to drivers, leveraging the tech giant's extensive Places API. The initiative promises access to details about
- [Tesla Models 3, Y & Cybertruck Top 2024 Made in America Auto Index Amid Industry Shifts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/tesla-models-3-y-cybertruck-top-2024-made-in-america-auto-index-amid-industry-shifts/) - Tesla has once again claimed the top spots in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, issued by American University’s Kogod School of Business. For the second consecutive year, Tesla has dominated the rankings, with the Model 3 Performance securing the No. 1 position. The index serves as a consumer guide, highlighting vehicles with the
- [Chicago Auto Show Returns 2/8-17 with EVs, Family Fun Show & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/chicago-auto-show-return-2-8-17-with-evs-family-fun-show-more/) - The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) has announced the highly anticipated return of the Chicago Auto Show, set to take place from February 8 to 17, 2025, at McCormick Place. As the nation’s longest-running auto exposition, this winter tradition promises an engaging experience featuring the latest in automotive innovation, hands-on activities, and educational opportunities. A
- [VicOne & Zero Day  Host Pwn2Own Tesla, IVI, EV & OS Hacking: Registration Open](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/vicone-zero-day-host-pwn2own-tesla-ivi-ev-os-hacking-registration-open/) - VicOne, a prominent name in automotive cybersecurity, will partner with Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) to co-host the second annual Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 contest. Scheduled for January 22-24, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, the event will run as part of the 17th AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2025 – Advanced Automotive Technology Expo. Building on the success of its
- [An Oasis in Joshua Tree Desert---Rivian Open 4 All Charging Station](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/an-oasis-in-joshua-tree-desert-rivian-open-4-all-charging-station/) - Rivian took a major step toward inclusive EV infrastructure with its first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging site in Joshua Tree, California. Designed to serve all electric vehicles, not just the company’s own R1T pickups and R1S SUVs, these chargers reflect Rivian’s commitment to expanding access to EV charging while advancing the electrification of the
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: LG Energy, GM, Blink, Ampere, STMicroelectronics, Emobi, Keysight, EVgo, GM, Clarios, WEX, Qmerit, QuantumScape, Rivian, Stellantis & Zeta Energy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/ev-battery-charging-news-lg-energy-solutiongm-blink-ampere-stmicroelectronics-emobi-keysight-evgo-gm-clarios-wex-qmerit-quantumscape-rivian-stellantis-zeta-energy/) - In EV, battery and charging news are LG Energy, GM, Blink, Ampere, STMicroelectronics, Emobi, Keysight, EVgo, GM, Clarios, WEX, Qmerit, QuantumScape, Rivian, Stellantis and Zeta Energy. LG Energy Solution and GM Deepen Partnership for Prismatic Battery Cell Technology LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) and General Motors (GM) have announced a new definitive agreement to jointly
- [Connected Car News: Zonar, VicOne, Block Harbor, Denso, Canatu & Mercedes-Benz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/connected-car-news-zonar-vicone-block-harbor-denso-canatu-mercedes-benz/) - In connected car news are Zonar, VicOne, Block Harbor, Denso, Canatu and Mercedes-Benz. Continental Finalized Sale of Zonar to GPS Trackit on December 3 Continental announced on December 3 the completion of the sale of Zonar, a leading smart fleet management provider, to GPS Trackit, a pioneer in cloud-based IoT fleet solutions and GPS tracking.
- [Mullen News: Orders from TEC, Refrigerator Truck Development & Delivery Trucks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/mullen-news-orders-from-tec-refrigerator-trucks-development-delivery-trucks/) - Mullen Automotive and Bollinger Motors are expanding their presence in the commercial EV market with new orders, partnerships, and innovative solutions, including refrigerated electric vehicles and federal tax-incentive-eligible trucks. Bollinger Motors Secures Follow-on Order for Electric Trucks Mullen Automotive subsidiary Bollinger Motors has received a follow-on order from TEC Equipment for seven Bollinger B4 all-electric
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Pony.ai, WeRide, May Mobility, Moove, Waymo & Plus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-9/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Pony.ai, WeRide, May Mobility, Moove, Waymo & Plus. Pony.ai on Nasdaq Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: PONY) and marked the occasion by ringing the opening bell. The company’s IPO raised approximately $260 million through the
- [Polestar Starts Producing Long-Range Polestar 3 in Charleston, South Carolina](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/polestar-starts-producing-long-range-polestar-3-in-charleston-south-carolina/) - Polestar started U.S. production of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3, its latest flagship electric SUV. With a certified range of up to 706 km (438 miles WLTP) or 350 miles (EPA), this new variant offers one of the longest ranges in its class, priced at €79,890 (including handover fees). High Performance and Accessibility
- [A New Benchmark for Automotive Logistics: VDA Introduces Global Supply Chain Audit Standard](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/a-new-benchmark-for-automotive-logistics-vda-introduces-global-supply-chain-audit-standard/) - The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has unveiled a pioneering global standard designed to strengthen supply chain resilience across the automotive sector. The newly published recommendation, VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain, introduces a structured framework for evaluating and optimizing logistics processes while reducing risks and costs. This latest guideline merges two existing
- [Emission Free Mission Accomplished for Mercedes EV Popemobile](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/emission-free-mission-accomplished-for-mercedes-ev-popemobile/) - Mercedes-Benz is making history with the first fully electric Popemobile, set to debut in time for the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee, a once-every-25-years event expected to draw millions of pilgrims to Rome. For 94 years, Mercedes has supplied cars to the Vatican, but this marks the beginning of an emissions-free era for the pontiff’s iconic ride.
- [Seeing Machines Reports Shocking Data on Distracted Driving & Fatigue](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/seeing-machines-reports-shocking-data-on-distracted-driving-fatigue/) - In an era where road safety remains a critical concern, Seeing Machines, a leader in AI-driven operator monitoring technology, has unveiled its 2023-24 *Guardian Insights Report*. The findings, drawn from over 60,000 vehicles equipped with the company’s *Guardian* system, offer a sobering look at the scale of driver fatigue and distraction worldwide. Spanning all major
- [Kids and Parents Are Happy and Healthier with Electric School Buses](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/kids-and-parents-are-happy-and-healthier-with-electric-school-buses/) - A majority of U.S. parents would prefer their children ride on electric school buses instead of diesel-powered ones, according to a new survey conducted by Highland Electric Fleets, a leader in fleet electrification services. The poll, which surveyed parents of children aged 5 to 17 who ride school buses, revealed that 65% favor electric buses.
- [U.S. NHTSA NCAP Adds New ADAS & Pedestrian Safety Metrics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/u-s-nhtsa-ncap-adds-new-adas-pedestrian-safety-metrics/) - In a landmark update aimed at improving road safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized substantial changes to its 5-Star Safety Ratings program, also known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Announced under the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these changes introduce new safety metrics and incorporate advanced technologies to better protect
- [U.S. DOE Intends to Loan Star Plus Energy (Stellantis + Samsung) $7.5 Billion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/u-s-doe-intends-to-loan-star-plus-energy-stellantis-samsung-7-5-billion/) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a conditional commitment of up to $7.54 billion to StarPlus Energy LLC, marking a significant investment in domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production. The loan, part of the Biden administration's “Investing in America” initiative, will support the construction of two lithium-ion battery manufacturing plants in Kokomo, Indiana. StarPlus
- [Stellantis CEO Travares Resigns---Leadership Restructured](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/stellantis-ceo-travares-resigns-leadership-restructured/) - Carlos Tavares, the architect of Stellantis N.V.’s formation and its Chief Executive Officer since the company’s inception, has stepped down from his role, the automotive giant announced today. The decision, accepted by the Board of Directors under Chairman John Elkann, is effective immediately, following a divergence in strategic views between Tavares and the Board. “Stellantis’
- [Connected Car News: Phison, Helios Technologies, Mercedes-Benz, Indie Semiconductor & JLR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/connected-car-news-phison-helios-technologies-mercedes-benz-indie-semiconductor-jlr/) - In connected car news are Phison, Helios Technologies, Mercedes-Benz, Indie Semiconductor and JLR. Phison: First Independent NAND Controller Supplier to Achieve Automotive Cybersecurity Certification Phison Electronics, a leader in NAND controller and storage technology, has achieved ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity certification, becoming the first independent supplier of NAND controllers to receive this global standard. This
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Argonne National Lab, InductEV, ENRX & AMPECO](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/ev-battery-charging-news-argonne-national-lab-inductev-enrx-ampeco/) - In electrical vehicle, battery and charging news are Argonne National Lab, InductEV, ENRX and AMPECO. Sodium-Ion Battery Tech from LENS The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium with a $50 million investment over five years to advance sodium-ion battery technology. Led by Argonne National Laboratory, the initiative
- [Human Drivers in Self-Driving Vehicles Need Nudges: Drivers Assume Features that Don't Exist](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/12/human-drivers-in-self-driving-vehicles-need-nudges-drivers-assume-features-that-dont-exist/) - It turns out that how a car's partial automation system reacts when you grab the wheel could make or break your willingness to take control in tricky situations. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), drivers whose systems allow cooperative steering—letting them make subtle adjustments without shutting off lane-centering—are
- [Rivian Expects $6.6 Billion Loan by DOE for EV Facility in Georgia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/rivian-expects-6-6-billion-loan-by-doe-for-ev-facility-in-georgia/) - Rivian Automotive, the electric vehicle manufacturer based in the United States, has announced a conditional commitment from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for up to $6.6 billion in financing. The funds are poised to bolster Rivian’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
- [Fisker Parts & Repair Advice after Bankruptcy: Where to File Claims, How to Fix & What Not to Buy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/fisker-parts-repair-advice-after-bankruptcy-where-to-file-claims-how-to-fix-what-not-to-buy/) - Ed Rios, former head of parts repairs and service at Fisker Inc. on LinkedIn described the challenges faced during his tenure, noting, "As Fisker launched, the company experienced many exciting and sometimes uncertain times. However, it soon became clear that Fisker was heading toward bankruptcy and eventual dissolution." During the bankruptcy process, many Fisker owners
- [Top Best Amazon Black Friday Cyber Monday Deals for Connected Auto Enthusiasts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/top-best-amazon-black-friday-cyber-monday-deals-for-connected-auto-enthusiasts/) - The Amazon Black Friday deals are live and we checked out some of the best deals for automotive. Sometimes the prices do change through the week and we will update this list as more deals emerge. In a in the meantime, it's a good idea to look at the deals now and see what you
- [California Plans to Increase 2-Million ZEVs Lead with Return of CVRP---Making Non-Polluting Vehicles More Affordable](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/california-plans-to-increase-2-million-zevs-lead-with-return-of-cvrp-making-non-polluting-vehicles-more-affordable/) - California has reached a monumental milestone, surpassing 2 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold, solidifying its place as the nation’s leader in clean transportation. This achievement comes just two years after the state crossed the 1 million mark, reflecting the rapid adoption of electric, hydrogen, and plug-in hybrid vehicles. To maintain progress, Governor Gavin Newsom announced
- [Drive Safely this Thanksgiving Holiday--Avoid Alcohol, Drugs, Fatigue & Combos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/drive-safely-this-thanksgiving-holiday-avoid-alcohol-drugs-fatigue-combos/) - This Thanksgiving holiday, an estimated 502 lives may be lost in preventable traffic accidents, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). The holiday travel period, beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and concluding at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, poses heightened risks on the roads, with impaired driving topping the list of
- [Connected Car News: Ansys, Wireless Car, indie Semi, Exascend, GlobalLogic & Mercedes-Benz.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/connected-car-news-ansys-wireless-car-indie-semi-exascend-globallogic-mercedes-benz/) - In connected car news are Ansys, Wireless Car, indie Semi, Exascend, GlobalLogic & Mercedes-Benz. Largest Fluent CFD Simulation by Ansys on Grace Hopper Superchips Ansys ran the largest Fluent CFD simulation ever on NVIDIA's GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips, reducing run time from four weeks to six hours—a 110x speed increase. This achievement reflects Ansys' focus
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: GM, Nuro, May Mobility, Tier IV, onSemi & Lotus Robotics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-gm-nuro-may-mobility-tier-iv-onsemi-lotus-robotics/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are GM, Nuro, May Mobility, Tier IV, onSemi and Lotus Robotics. GM 20-Vehicle AV Caravan in SF General Motors (GM) recently made history by organizing the largest hands-free driving caravan using all 20 of its Super Cruise-enabled models across the Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland. Super Cruise,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Caltech, JPL, Ample, Honda, vsNEW, Irdeto & ChargeHub, Sila, EVgo & WorkHorse Group](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/ev-battery-charging-news-caltech-jpl-ample-honda-vsnew-irdeto-chargehub-sila-evgo-workhorse-group/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Caltech, JPL, Ample, Honda, vsNEW, Irdeto & ChargeHub, Sila, EVgo & WorkHorse Group. Caltech, JPL team up for breakthrough in battery tech Caltech researchers and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have found a game-changing way to make lithium-ion batteries last longer and perform better. By coating battery cathodes
- [Warning Pre-Thanksgiving Red-Light & Speeding Thanksgiving Day Violations Are Trending](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/warning-pre-thanksgiving-red-light-speeding-thanksgiving-day-violations-are-trending/) - The Wednesday before Thanksgiving marks a peak in risky driving across U.S. roads, according to new data from Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leader in smart mobility technology. Over the past five years, Verra’s data reveals, this pre-holiday Wednesday consistently records the most red-light violations of the Thanksgiving holiday period. Meanwhile, Thanksgiving Day itself
- [Mercedes-Benz E-Class Named MotorTrend’s 2025 Car of the Year](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/mercedes-benz-e-class-named-motortrends-2025-car-of-the-year/) - Mercedes-Benz USA announced that the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class had been awarded MotorTrend’s 2025 Car of the Year. Offered in both Sedan and All-Terrain body styles, the latest E-Class blended timeless elegance and luxurious features with cutting-edge design and innovation. The E-Class, a long-standing benchmark in the midsize luxury segment, previously earned this prestigious honor in
- [Mullen(MULN) News: Bollinger Motors Partnerships, CARB HVIP & University Orders](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/mullenmuln-news-bollinger-motors-partnerships-carb-hvip-university-orders/) - In Mullen news are Bollinger Motors' partnerships, CARB HVIP incentives and university orders. Bollinger Motors Partnership with National Auto Fleet Group to Supply Electric Trucks to Government Agencies Bollinger Motors, a commercial EV manufacturer, has partnered with National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) to sell its all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 trucks to government entities via
- [AAA Slashes Gas Prices and Re-Brands as Fuel Prices with Cheapest EV Charging Rates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/aaa-slashes-gas-prices-and-re-brands-as-fuel-prices-with-cheapest-ev-charging-rates/) - In a significant update reflecting the evolving landscape of transportation, AAA announced it is now incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging data into its widely-used “Fuel Prices” website. Known for delivering reliable gasoline price information across the nation, the addition aims to address the needs of nearly 2 million AAA members who reside in households with
- [FCC Approves C-V2X in 5.9 GHz Band for Intelligent Transportation Systems-Sunsets DSRC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/fcc-approves-c-v2x-in-5-9-ghz-band-for-intelligent-transportation-systems-sunsets-dsrc/) - The Federal Communications Commission announced today the adoption of new rules governing cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology, a move designed to enhance transportation safety and improve the efficiency of mobility systems. The decision represents a significant step toward modernizing communications between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. The newly finalized rules focus on
- [@LAAutoShow News Roundup: ZEVAS, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Volkswagen, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/laautoshow-roundup-zevas-hyundai-kia-ford-volkswagen-fiat-chrysler-jeep/) - Today is Automobility LA the news media day for the LA Auto Show. AUTO Connected Car News will be rounding up all the news from the event right here. The agenda features announcements from Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Ineos, Volkswagen, Downtown Porsche, Hypercar NILU, Exodus Rigs (elite camping) and Plugin America Awards. On display are vehicles
- [Stellantis Frame Platform for Jeep & RAM Promises 500 Mi-Range BEVs and 690 Mi-Range REEVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/stellantis-frame-platform-for-jeep-ram-promises-500-mi-range-bevs-and-690-mi-range-reevs/) - In a move to win the electrification race, Stellantis N.V. has introduced the STLA Frame platform, a cutting-edge base for full-size electric trucks and SUVs. Tailored for North American markets and beyond, the STLA Frame promises to deliver the power, durability, and range that truck and SUV owners demand—while paving the way for a zero-emission
- [Genesis Premiers Redesigned 2026 GV70 and EV GV70 Ahead of @LAAutoShow](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/genesis-premiers-redesigned-2026-gv70-and-ev-gv70-ahead-of-laautoshow/) - Genesis revealed the redesigned 2026 GV70 and Electrified GV70 SUVs at an exclusive Los Angeles event on November 19, setting the stage for their North American debut in the first half of 2025. Produced in both Montgomery, Alabama, and Ulsan, Korea, these refreshed models showcase the brand’s commitment to blending utility, cutting-edge technology, and luxury.
- [Genesis Design Studio to Open in El Segundo SoCal](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/genesis-design-studio-to-open-in-el-segundo-socal/) - Genesis, the luxury automotive brand, announced plans for a new design studio in El Segundo, California, expected to open in early 2025. The announcement, made at a private event in Los Angeles on Sunday, marks a pivotal moment for the company as it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. The 80,000-square-foot Genesis Design
- [JaGUar Re-Branding Re-Logoing & Re-Imagining? in Pink & Crazy Colors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/jaguar-re-branding-re-logoing-re-imagining-in-pink-crazy-colors/) - Today begins a new era of imaging for Jaguar. The completely reimagined brand captures the ethos of “Copy Nothing,” a philosophy rooted in the vision of its founder, Sir William Lyons. The transformation of Jaguar is defined by Exuberant Modernism, a creative philosophy that inspires every aspect of the brand. This approach embraces daring designs,
- [Lexus & Honda Maintain Top Best in Residual Value](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/lexus-honda-maintain-top-best-in-residual-value/) - With new and used vehicle prices remaining high, many budget-minded buyers are turning their focus to vehicles that promise long-term value, shining a spotlight on the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards. For the fourth year in a row, Lexus has secured the title of best premium brand, while Honda continues its reign
- [Loads of Road Trips, Flights & Traffic Expected Over Thanksgiving Holidays](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/load-of-road-trips-flights-traffic-expected-over-thanksgiving-holidays/) - AAA expects nearly 80 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving this year, marking a 1.7 million increase from 2023 and 2 million more than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The updated travel forecast now includes travel starting Tuesday before Thanksgiving through the Monday afterward, reflecting the evolving flow of holiday trips. “Thanksgiving
- [Connected Car News:  Renesas, Car Connectivity Consortium, VicOne, WEG, Ansys, Winbond, AGL, Toyota, ThunderSoft & HERE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/connected-car-news-renesas-car-connectivity-consortium-vicone-weg-ansys-winbond-agl-toyota-thundersoft-here/) - In connected car news are Renesas, Car Connectivity Consortium, VicOne, WEG, Ansys, Winbond, AGL, Toyota, ThunderSoft & HERE. Renesas R-Car X5H Renesas Electronics has introduced the R-Car X5H, the first in its fifth-generation automotive SoC series, designed to support multiple domains like ADAS, infotainment, and gateway applications in a single chip. Built on advanced 3nm
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo & Cruise](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-cruise/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo and Cruise. Way Mo' Waymo Study of VRUs Every day, millions of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists share the road with larger vehicles, facing unique safety risks due to their lack of protection. To better understand these risks and enhance road safety, Waymo partnered with Nexar to reconstruct
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Renesas, Mitsubishi, Reliant Energy, Chevy & Green Power](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/ev-battery-charging-news-renesas-mitsubishi-reliant-energy-chevy-green-power/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Renesas, Mitsubishi, Reliant Energy, Chevy & Green Power. Renesas 8in1 PoC E-Axle Renesas Electronics, in partnership with Nidec Corporation, has introduced the world’s first “8-in-1” proof of concept (PoC) E-Axle system for electric vehicles, integrating eight key functions within a single microcontroller (MCU). This innovative E-Axle solution combines
- [2025 Lexus TX 7-Seater SUVs Pack with Style, Tech & Performance](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/2025-lexus-tx-7-seater-suvs-pack-with-style-tech-performance/) - In a testament to its commitment to redefining the luxury SUV experience, Lexus has unveiled the 2025 TX, delivering a finely tuned balance of style, technology, and practicality for up to seven passengers. Building upon its strong foundation, the TX welcomes subtle updates and the introduction of the F SPORT Handling grade, elevating its position
- [2025 Lexus RZ Luxury Electric SUV with Style & Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/2025-lexus-rz-luxury-electric-suv-with-style-tech/) - Lexus expanded its RZ lineup with a new entry-level trim for more BEV SUV choices. For 2025, the Lexus RZ introduced a new entry-level RZ 300e alongside the well-established RZ 450e AWD. The RZ family will have three trims, giving buyers more options to experience the Lexus hallmark of a serene interior and buttery-smooth ride—this
- [Mullen News: Turo, Bollinger Incentives, Dealers, Financial Support & Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/mullen-news-turo-bollinger-incentives-dealers-financial-support-charging/) - Mullen has made several newsworthy announcements recently about Turo, B4 incentives, certifications, dealers, finances and charging. Rent Mullen Class 1 EV on Turo Mullen Automotive has announced that its Class 1 EV cargo van, the Mullen ONE, is now available for rental on Turo, facilitated by Parasol Strategic Solutions, a Turo host in Florida. Parasol,
- [Parents State Keeping Kids Safe & Entertained on Road Are Important](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/parents-state-keeping-kids-safe-entertained-on-road-are-important/) - Mazda’s recent survey of 1,776 parents and guardians, conducted to dig into the real challenges of family driving, confirmed that keeping kids safe and entertained on the road is no easy feat. In fact, a whopping 77% of parents agree that driving with children poses its own unique set of challenges, with a solid 63%
- [2026 Cadillac VISTIQ 3-Row American Luxury Electric SUV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/2026-cadillac-vistiq-3-row-american-luxury-electric-suv/) - Cadillac increasing its EV portfolio with the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, a luxury three-row SUV that promises a blend of high performance, cutting-edge tech, and refined craftsmanship. “Cadillac continues to set the standard for American luxury. With the VISTIQ, we’re making sure EV buyers have a Cadillac for every luxury SUV segment,” says John Roth, Cadillac’s
- [Rivian and Volkswagen Detail $5.8 Billion EV JV Tech Platform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/rivian-and-volkswagen-detail-5-8-billion-ev-jv-tech-platform/) - Rivian and Volkswagen Group provided more details about their $5.8 billion joint venture aimed at supercharging the next wave of electric vehicle technology. Set to begin November 13, this partnership—called Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies—brings together Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical hardware with VW’s massive global scale and platform expertise. Headed by Wassym Bensaid from
- [Total Quality Winners Are Teaching Truly Premium for Consumers of Tommorrow](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/total-quality-winners-are-teaching-truly-premium-for-consumers-of-tommorrow/) - During the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and a chip shortage transformed the car-buying landscape, forcing American consumers into a challenging market. Dealerships, faced with restricted inventory, took advantage by loading vehicles with premium features and pricing them accordingly. The impact was clear: the median income of new vehicle buyers rose from $95,000 to $115,000, effectively
- [@LAAutoShow Automobility LA Agenda Revealed for November 21, 2024](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/laautoshow-automobility-la-agenda-revealed-for-november-21-2024/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) has released the full agenda for AutoMobility LA® 2024 (AMLA 2024.). Taking place on Thursday, November 21, AMLA 2024 is LA Auto Show's global press and industry event that hosts thousands of automotive executives, credentialed journalists and media representatives, government officials, policymakers, technologists, designers, dealers, investors, industry analysts, thought leaders, content creators
- [Connected Car News: Stellantis, Infineon, IonQ, Ansys, Panasonic & Arm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/connected-car-news-stellantis-infineon-ionq-ansys-panasonic-arm/) - In connected car news are Stellantis, Infineon, IonQ, Ansys, Panasonic and Arm. Stellantis Partners with Infineon Stellantis and Infineon Technologies are partnering to advance Stellantis' electric vehicle (EV) power architecture, aimed at supporting clean, safe, and affordable mobility. Their collaboration includes supply and capacity agreements and focuses on key technologies: PROFET™ smart power switches to
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: DeepRoute.ai, Mars Auto, Lyft, Nexar, May Mobility, Mobileye & MIPS.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-deeproute-ai-mars-auto-lyft-nexar-may-mobility-mobileye-mips/) - In autonomous and self driving vehicle news are DeepRoute.ai, Mars Auto, Lyft, Nexar, May Mobility, Mobileye & MIPS. DeepRoute.ai Funding from Chinese Automaker DeepRoute.ai, a leader in smart driving technology, recently raised $100 million in Series C1 funding from a major Chinese automotive manufacturer. This investment will bolster DeepRoute’s R&D for its end-to-end driving model,
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Rivian, Ioinic Mineral, CR & EREVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/ev-battery-charging-news-rivian-ioinic-mineral-cr-erevs/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Rivian, Ioinic Mineral, CR and EREVs Update on The Rivian R2 Propulsion & battery Rivian announced a strategic partnership with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to supply U.S.-manufactured cells for its upcoming R2 vehicle. LGES will provide 4695 cylindrical batteries, which offer advanced battery technology for Rivian's vehicles, ensuring
- [More Fisker Debacle News: North Korean IT Spy Worked for Fisker for a Year](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/more-fisker-debacle-news-north-korean-it-spy-worked-for-fisker-for-a-year/) - Fisker Inc., the electric carmaker based in Manhattan Beach, unknowingly hired an IT worker who was a North Korean spy. The spy was funneling funds to the regime’s ballistic missile program. A Fisker remote IT employee, Kou Thao, was identified as a covert agent for North Korea. He was involved in an elaborate money laundering
- [U.S. Auto Buyers Report Boost in Satisfaction as Inventory and Pricing Conditions Improve, J.D. Power Finds](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/u-s-auto-buyers-report-boost-in-satisfaction-as-inventory-and-pricing-conditions-improve-j-d-power-finds/) - Amid signs of recovery in the automotive market, consumer satisfaction with vehicle purchases is on the rise, fueled by expanded inventories and more competitive pricing. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, released today, customer satisfaction with the car-buying process reached 801 out of a 1,000-point scale—up from 793 last
- [Lucid(LCID) Gravity Configuration Opens for Grand Touring Tech & California Themed Options](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/lucidlcid-gravity-configuration-opens-for-grand-touring-tech-california-themed-options/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) has opened up its "Design Yours" configurator to the public for its Lucid Gravity Grand Touring. Announced with the characteristic confidence of a brand promising “the world’s most advanced electric vehicles,” Lucid now allows customers to shape their version of a luxury electric SUV that seeks to redefine sophistication and
- [2025 Kia Niro EV Wind & Wave Prices and Features Announced](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/2025-kia-niro-ev-wind-wave-prices-and-features-announced/) - Kia America announced the pricing for its 2025 Niro EV and provided a list of its specifications. The Niro EV is an all-electric crossover known for blending efficiency, advanced technology, and compatibility with DC fast-charging stations. With a 64.8 kWh battery, the new Niro EV delivers an EPA-estimated 253 miles of range, offering a compelling
- [Kia Cooks Up New Concepts for SEMA: Custom EVs & Greek God Inspired SUVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/kia-cooks-up-new-concepts-for-sema-custom-evs-greek-god-inspired-suvs/) - Kia America debuted new concept vehicles at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, bringing innovative design and sustainable solutions to the forefront. Created by Kia Design Center America (KDCA), these concepts blend adaptability, capability, and eco-consciousness for the next generation of automotive design. SEMA, known for showcasing everything from custom
- [Toyota Premiers Adventure Lineup @SEMA024 for Surfing, Cruising, Off-roading Tail-Gating & Drifting](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/toyota-premiers-adventure-lineup-sema024-for-surfing-cruising-off-roading-tail-gating-drifting/) - Toyota returns to SEMA with a lineup that should gearheads and adventure seekers alike take notice. Toyota’s 2024 display delivers a mix of specialty builds and lifestyle-enhanced models, straight from the Toyota Associated Accessory Products (AAP) arsenal. "As a brand, we're all about amplifying performance and adventure," says Mike Tripp, group vice president of Toyota
- [Biden-Harris Administration Unveils New Safety Rules for Highway Construction Zones](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/biden-harris-administration-unveils-new-safety-rules-for-highway-construction-zones/) - To protect both roadside workers and motorists, the Biden-Harris administration has announced significant revisions to national highway construction zone safety regulations. The changes aim to improve safety and traffic flow through the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule. The updates are designed to curb accidents, ease traffic congestion,
- [GM Charges Up to Second Place in EV Sales in the US with Highest Tax Credits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/gm-charges-up-to-second-place-in-ev-sales-in-the-us-with-highest-tax-credits/) - In October 2024, General Motors (GM) reached an important milestone, surpassing 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2016. With the North American total exceeding 370,000. GM is now the second-largest seller of EVs in the U.S. for the third quarter. GM offers vehicles with highest tax credits of $7500 including the Chevrolet Blazer
- [Connected Car News: , Keysight, Analog Devices, Volvo, Daimler, Netradyne, DENSO, Quadric, HARMAN, MIPI Alliance, Blyncsy & Elektrobit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/connected-car-news-keysight-analog-devices-volvo-daimler-netradyne-denso-quadric-harman-mipi-alliance-blyncsy-elektrobit/) - In connected car news are 5GAA, Keysight, Analog Devices, Volvo, Daimler, Netradyne, DENSO, Quadric, HARMAN, MIPI Alliance, Blyncsy and Elektrobit. 5GAA Shows C-V2X In Berlin, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) recently showcased advancements in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology to support "Vision Zero," aiming for zero road fatalities. The event featured a 5G-V2X Direct integration demonstrations.
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving: Zoox, Torc, Daimler, Waymo, TIER IV, TRATON, Scania, MAN, International, dSPACE & AWS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/autonomous-self-driving-zoox-torc-daimler-waymo-tier-iv-traton-scania-man-international-dspace-aws/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Zoox, Torc, Daimler, Waymo, TIER IV, TRATON, Scania, MAN, International, dSPACE and AWS. Zoox Ready for Frisco & Vegas Deployment Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle (AV) company Zoox is gearing up to launch dozens of its purpose-built driverless vehicles in San Francisco and Las Vegas in the coming weeks. Co-founder
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Volvo, Polestar, Monta, Robostreet, GreenPower, Blink & RAM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/ev-battery-charging-news-volvo-polestar-monta-robostreet-greenpower-blink-ram/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Volvo, Polestar, Monta, Robostreet, GreenPower, Blink and RAM. NACS for Volvo & Poestar Drivers Volvo Cars is giving drivers of its electric vehicles, including the new EX90 SUV, access to over 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada. From 2025, new Volvo electric models like the
- [EVs Are Getting More Popular with Blue & Red Owners---Political Divide Narrows](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/evs-are-getting-more-popular-with-blue-red-owners-political-divide-narrows/) - A recent study by AutoPacific, the automotive research and consulting firm, suggests that political identity—once a clear factor in electric vehicle (EV) ownership—may be playing a smaller role in the future acceptance of EVs. The 2024 EV Consumer Insights Study, which surveyed over 12,000 EV owners, potential buyers, and those who reject EVs, found that
- [30-Limited Edition Karma Invictus EREV Revealed in Vegas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/30-limited-karma-invictus-erev-revealed-in-vegas/) - Karma Automotive, California's premier luxury carmaker, revealed its latest creation—the Karma Invictus—at the Concours d’Elegance event at Wynn Las Vegas. This exclusive model is the first from the brand's new Karma Collection, turning heads with striking carbon fiber bodywork, luxurious interior upgrades, and enhanced, performance-driven features. Built on Karma's hybrid Extended Range Electric (EREV) platform,
- [Google Maps & Waze Updated, Ideas Curated, Previews, Parking & Verbal Accident Reporting](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/google-maps-gets-updated-ideas-curated-summarized-condition-previews-w-parking/) - Leveraging AI, including the new Gemini models, Google Maps now provides real-time map updates, curated inspiration, stops, enhanced road signs/lanes/walks, weather views and immersive views of landmarks with parking. Curated Inspiration with Gemini Gemini’s new integration in Google Maps allows users to explore curated suggestions for outings by simply asking Maps for inspiration. For example,
- [Hyundai Intros FCEV INITIUM Hydrogen Concept SUV & Will Show it @LAAutoshow & Launch in 2025](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/11/hyundai-intros-fcev-initium-hydrogen-concept-suv-will-show-it-laautoshow-launch-in-2025/) - Hyundai Motor Company revealed the INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept at its “Clearly Committed” event in Goyang, South Korea. This debut represents Hyundai’s next leap toward a hydrogen-powered future, showcasing decades of development and commitment to a zero-emission world. The INITIUM—meaning “beginning” in Latin—previews Hyundai’s upcoming hydrogen-powered SUV, set to launch in
- [Avoid Drowsy Driving as Much as Drunk Driving Wrns National Sleep Foundation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/avoid-drowsy-driving-as-much-as-drunk-driving-wrns-national-sleep-foundation/) - As Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® (Nov. 3–9) kicks off, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has released findings that show Americans are much less likely to avoid driving when tired than when they’ve had a few drinks. NSF’s new survey reveals that while only 4 in 10 adults consider finding alternatives to driving if they’re sleep-deprived,
- [Waymo EMMA Powered by Gemini Showcases Multimodal Large Language Modelling](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/waymo-emma-powered-by-gemini-showcases-multimodal-large-language-modelling/) - For over 15 years, Waymo has researched AI and machine learning within autonomous driving. Today, ,Waymo published its latest research paper on an End-to-End Multimodal Model for Autonomous Driving (EMMA). EMMA, powered by Gemini—a multimodal large language model from Google—uses a unified, end-to-end trained model to generate vehicle trajectories directly from sensor data. Developed and
- [Faraday Future Hiring for FX Brand in Gardena & Hanford: Lowest EV Price Tages FX 5 $20-30K & FX 6 $30-$50K](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/faraday-future-hiring-for-fx-brand-in-gardena-hanford-lowest-ev-price-tages-fx-5-20-30k-fx-6-30-50k/) - Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE), a California-based electric vehicle innovator, is ramping up recruitment for its latest venture, Faraday X (FX), with an eye toward launching its initial line of vehicles by the end of 2025. The FX brand, described as delivering “twice the performance at half the price,” marks a significant step
- [Almost 90% of Drivers Keep Lane Departure Warning On](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/90-of-drivers-keep-land-departure-warning-on/) - Almost 9 out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that give visual alerts when they exceed the speed limit also keep that feature running. “These results hint
- [Lucid (LCI) Gravity Orders Open @ $94.9K for Grand Touring-with Optional Frunk Seat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/lucid-lci-gravity-orders-open-94-9k-for-grand-touring-with-optional-frunk-seat/) - Lucid Group, Inc., the maker of cutting-edge electric vehicles, announced it will begin taking orders for its latest model, the Lucid Gravity, on November 7, 2024. The initial offering will feature the Grand Touring trim, priced from $94,900, delivering over 800 horsepower and an impressive projected range of over 440 miles. Production for the Grand
- [Attn: Teen Drivers & Others--Beware of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Savings Ends this Weekend](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/attn-teen-drivers-others-beware-of-drowsy-driving-as-daylight-savings-ends-this-weekend/) - This weekend clocks will be turned back an hour as daylight savings time ends, which can increase the chance of drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is more common than many might think. A survey showed that over 60 percent of drivers in the U.S. have driven when they were tired, and nearly 37 percent say they
- [Automatic Emergency Braking is Improving---But Not at High Speeds, Yet](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/automatic-emergency-braking-is-improving-but-not-at-high-speeds-yet/) - Southern California AAA’s 2024 research shows new model vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) avoided 100% of forward collisions at speeds up to 35 mph, compared to older models (2017–2018) that avoided collisions 51% of the time. AEB uses cameras and sensors to apply brakes when a crash seems imminent, and a recent NHTSA rule
- [Connected Car News: Geotab, C2A, Deloitte, NOVOSENSE, Soracom & Panasonic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/connected-car-news-geotab-c2a-deloitte-novosense-soracom-panasonic/) - In connected car news are Geotab, C2A, Deloitte, NOVOSENSE, Soracom and Panasonic. Integration of Sustainability into Geotab Responding to the complex challenge of climate change in the transportation sector, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, Geotab Inc. ("Geotab") announced at Mobility Connect in Milan, a comprehensive suite of data-driven sustainability solutions to address decarbonization, cost management and
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Applied Intuition, Hesai, Plus, Tesla,  Pony.ai & Wayve](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-applied-intuition-hesai-plus-tesla-pony-ai-wayve/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Applied Intuition, Hesai, Plus, Tesla, Pony.ai and Wayve. Applied Intuition Buys Ghost Autonomy Patents Applied Intuition, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based vehicle software supplier, announced its acquisition of Ghost Autonomy's patent portfolio. Ghost Autonomy was a supplier of autonomous driving software that innovated in numerous areas relevant to next
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Stellantis, ChargeLabe, ChargeHub, Sitetracker, Current, Hyzon, Exide, & Era](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/ev-battery-charging-news-stellantis-chargelabe-chargehub-sitetracker-current-hyzon-exide-era/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Stellantis, ChargeLabe, ChargeHub, Sitetracker, Current, Hyzon, Exide, and Era. New Aerodynamics for Stellantis in Michigan: Stellantis introduced its new Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology, backed by a $29.5 million investment, at its research center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This upgraded wind tunnel aims to enhance aerodynamic efficiency by
- [FTC Fines Lyft $2.1 Million for Inflating Earnings Claims for Drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/ftc-fines-lyft-2-1-million-for-inflating-earnings-claims-for-drivers/) - The FTC is taking action against rideshare operator Lyft for making deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special incentives. Lyft has agreed to a proposed settlement that would require its claims about drivers’ pay to be based on typical earnings. In addition, Lyft has
- [Joint Office of Energy & Transportation Supports All with SAE J3400 EV Coupler Recommended Practice](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/joint-office-of-energy-transportation-supports-all-with-sae-j3400-ev-coupler-recommended-practice/) - To make electric vehicle (EV) charging easy and reliable, it’s important to have a charging network that is safe and simple to use. This starts with having clear rules for the technology used. That’s why the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation worked with the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) to create a guide called
- [New Scout Brand Models Introduced Scout Traveler & Terra: Frunked, Electric & Gas Extended Range SUV & Truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/new-scout-brand-models-introduced-scout-traveler-terra-frunked-electric-gas-extended-range-suv-truck/) - Scout Motors Inc. has launched its new era of rugged vehicles with the reveal of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and Scout® Terra™ truck concepts. Designed and engineered in Michigan and set for production in South Carolina, these vehicles aim to revitalize the iconic American brand and create over 4,000 jobs. Scott Keogh, President and CEO
- [It Scary on Halloween Streets, Don't Drive Impaired and Be Aware](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/it-scary-in-halloween-streets-dont-drive-impaired-and-be-aware/) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) wants to remind everyone of the heightened risk of impaired driving this Halloween, a holiday that ranks among the deadliest nights for pedestrians — especially children. As Halloween approaches, MADD is reminding parents, trick-or-treaters, and drivers to be vigilant of impaired driving. Neighborhoods are filled with children, teens, and adults in
- [Progressive Insurance Supports Hurricane Relief](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/progressive-insurance-supports-hurricane-relief/) - To support those recovering from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and as part of ongoing efforts to aid those impacted by natural disasters, Progressive Insurance has committed over $3 million to various organizations to help their customers, employees, agents, and communities. "Always guided by our core values, doing the right thing is imperative to us," said
- [ZEVAS 2024 EV Award Finalists Announced by @LAAutoShow](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/zevas-2024-ev-award-finalists-announced-by-laautoshow/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show), the world's leading automotive and lifestyle event, today announced the finalists for THE ZEVAS™ 2024. Additionally, the second and final round of voting is now open that will decide the ultimate winners of each category for this year. The finalists for 2024 are: TOP COMPACT/COUPE BMW i4 eDrive40 Hyundai
- [Qualcomm & Google to Partner on Snapdragon Digital Chassis, Android Automotive & Google Cloud](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/qualcomm-google-to-partner-on-snapdragon-digital-chassis-android-automotive-google-cloud/) - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a multi-year technology collaboration with Google aimed at advancing digital transformation in automotive. Building on a long-standing relationship, the companies will leverage complementary technologies from the Snapdragon Digital Chassis™, Android™ Automotive OS and Google Cloud to produce a new standardized reference platform for the development of cockpit solutions using generative artificial intelligence
- [SoundHound AI Finds Most Drivers 4 in5 Are Likely to Use AI Voice Assistant](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/soundhound-ai-finds-most-drivers-4-in5-are-likely-to-use-ai-voice-assistant/) - SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced the results of an independent survey of United States vehicle owners, which found that the vast majority of regular drivers – almost 4 in 5 – are likely to use a voice assistant with voice generative AI capabilities if available. While
- [Julie Bowen & Hyundai Promote Teen Driving Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/julie-bowen-hyundai-promote-teen-driving-safety/) - To highlight Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 20-26), Hyundai has partnered with actress Julie Bowen on a social content series on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The multi-part series with Hyundai, Julie, and her driving-age sons promotes safe driving, while also tackling concerns felt by both new drivers and their parents. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the percentage of 16-year-olds with
- [2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E with Heat Pump & Available BlueCruise 1.5](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/2025-ford-mustang-mach-e-with-heat-pump-available-bluecruise-1-5/) - To give customers more of what they have been asking for, 2025 Mustang Mach-E adds a new standard heat pump, automatic lane changes using the latest version of available BlueCruise1 hands-free highway driving – BlueCruise 1.5 – and a new Sport Appearance Package, all at an appealing price point and with zero vehicle emissions. “We’ve built
- [Attention Teens & Parents Driving Apps Can Help Protect Young Drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/attention-teens-parents-driving-apps-can-help-protect-young-drivers/) - Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in teens (ages 15-18), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), yet so many can be prevented with effective safe driving habits. To kick off National Teen Driver Safety Week, USAA is reminding young drivers and their parents of the importance of safe driving
- [National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Need to Be Proactive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/national-teen-driver-safety-week-parents-need-to-be-proactive/) - The National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 20- 26, is a good time for parents to have a conversation with their teens about safe driving habits. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens in the United States. Latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- [Fisker Bankruptcy Plan Approved: Warranty Repairs & OTA Updates Continue Operation of Vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/fisker-bankruptcy-plan-approved-warranty-repairs-ota-updates-continue-operation-of-vehicle/) - Fisker Inc. is going to start leaving the market under a bankruptcy plan approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Horan. The plan, enables car owners to continue driving their vehicles, offers no compensation to shareholders, who have lost their investments. Fisker is also facing an ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- [Connected Car News: Wolfspeed, NVIDIA, ABB & Veritone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/connected-car-news-wolfspeed-nvidia-abb-veritone/) - In connected car News are Wolfspeed, NVIDIA ABB and Veritone. Wofspeed CHIPS & Science Act Funding The U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) announced they have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $750 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. In addition, a consortium
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Boston Dynamics, Toyota, Tesla, WeRide, HL Robotics, TIER IV, Mapless AI & Waymo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-boston-dynamics-toyota-tesla-weride-hl-robotics-tier-iv-mapless-ai-waymo/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Boston Dynamics, Toyota, Tesla, WeRide, HL Robotics, TIER IV, Mapless AI and Waymo. Toyota RI & Boston Dynamics Partner Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced they will join forces, combining two of the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. The research partnership aims to accelerate
- [VinFast CEO Committed to Automotive Until He Runs Out of $$$](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/vinfast-ceo-committed-to-automotive-until-he-out-of/) - In a recent Bloomberg interview, Pham Nhat Vuong, the CEO of VinFast and Chairman of Vingroup, offered a surprising response when questioned about his company’s long-term financial commitment. “Until I run out of money,” Mr. Vuong declared, speaking from Vingroup’s Hanoi headquarters. His statement marked a stark departure from the short-term profit focus often associated
- [EV, Battery and Charging News: Prologium, Ford, InductEV, Rove, Blink Charging, Keysight, Lyten, Nissan, GreenPower, Voltera, ChargePoint & US DOE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/ev-battery-and-charging-news-prologium-ford-inductev-rove-blink-charging-keysight-lyten-nissan-greenpower-voltera-chargepoint-us-doe/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Prologium, Ford, InductEV, Rove, Blink Charging, Keysight, Lyten, Nissan, GreenPower, Voltera, ChargePoint and US DOE. Prologium Shows Silicon Composite Anode ProLogium Technology, the global leader in LCB-based next-generation battery innovation, premiered its 100% silicon composite anode battery on October 14 at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. This cutting-edge
- [Helmet Safety Laws in All States Would Prevent Fatalities](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/helmet-safety-laws-in-all-states-would-prevent-fatalities/) - More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the U.S. since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in place, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. If every state had required all riders to wear helmets from 1976 to 2022, a total of 22,058 motorcyclists’
- [Hurricane Helene Damages as Many as 138K Vehicles--Watch Out for Rust](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/hurricane-helene-damages-as-many-a-138k-vehicles-watch-out-for-rust/) - Hurricane Helene left as many as 138,000 vehicles flood damaged after it tore through at least six states, CARFAX estimates. Floodwaters swamped communities in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. That's on top of the estimated up to 89,000 vehicles already hit with water damage so far this year, according to CARFAX estimates. Thousands of these flood
- [VW ID. Buzz is 2025 Green Van of the Year + Fiat 500e & For Maverick Honored](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/vw-id-buzz-is-2025-green-van-of-the-year-fiat-500e-for-maverick-honored/) - Volkswagen's ID. Buzz has been named Green Car Journal's 2025 Green Van of the Year™, a fitting capstone to this highly-anticipated electric model's years long journey to U.S. showrooms. Additional winners in the latest round of the magazine's prestigious 2025 Green Car Awards include the Fiat 500e, which takes 2025 Urban Green Car of the Year™,
- [Zonar Emissions Check Enables On-Route Compliance: CARB Certfified](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/zonar-emissions-check-enable-on-route-compliance-carb-certfified/) - Zonar, the leader in commercial vehicle fleet health and safety, today announced the general availability of Zonar Emissions Check™, a new solution that enables on-route compliance, reduces downtime, and lowers third-party operational costs. For existing customers with the Zonar V4™ telematics control unit (TCU) already installed, the compliance process is ready to seamlessly be activated with integrated Emissions
- [@LAAutoShow Expands Lineup with Chevy, GMC, Toyota Subaru, INEOS, Ford & Jeep](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/laautoshow-expands-lineup-with-chevy-gmc-toyota-subaru-ineos-ford-jeep/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) today announced that the 2024 event will feature an expanded lineup of thrilling overland and off-road brand showcases, including new and returning exhibitors and test ride opportunities. Accelerated by the rapid growth in consumer interest, overlanding is surging in popularity and exposure. This is particularly true in Southern California where
- [Honda Improves Safety for Everyone with Simulation, Education, Giving & Coaching](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/honda-improves-safety-for-everyone-with-simulation-education-giving-coaching/) - Honda is building on its "Safety For Everyone" approach by expanding its focus beyond advanced safety and driver assistive technologies to include efforts to augment driver awareness, modify driver behavior and improve the traffic safety ecosystem by working with government, industry and community partners. The company's goal is to achieve zero traffic collision fatalities involving
- [Audi Intros QA6 Sportback e-tron Models](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/audi-intros-qa6-sportback-e-tron-models/) - Audi is further expanding its electric model portfolio with the debut of Q6 Sportback e-tron models, offering a more progressive and dynamic silhouette and greater emphasis on design-oriented aesthetics. The Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron benefit from the strength of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture in terms of performance, range, efficiency,
- [VW 2025 ID. Buzz to Come with 500kWh of free charging & Electrify America Discount](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/vw-2025-id-buzz-to-come-with-500kwh-of-free-charging-electrify-america-discount/) - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its charging plan for the all-new, all-electric 2025 ID. Buzz, in collaboration with Electrify America. This initiative provides ID. Buzz owners with a seamless and cost-effective charging experience for three years, ensuring that drivers can fully embrace electric mobility with ease and convenience across the largest open DC fast-charging
- [Subaru Shares Love for 17th Year](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/subaru-shares-love-for-17th-year/) - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its annual philanthropic Subaru Share the Love® Event will return for its 17th consecutive year. Through this year's event, Subaru and its participating retailers will aim to reach a cumulative total of nearly $320 million in donations to local hometown charities along with returning national charity partners; The American Society for the Prevention of
- [MADD Re-Brands with Impaired Driving Ends Herre Log](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/madd-re-brands-with-impaired-driving-ends-herre-log/) - For more than four decades, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) has led one of the most critical public safety movements in history. Today, MADD proudly announces a bold new brand identity — a dynamic, energized logo and tagline Impaired Driving Ends Here. With drunk and drugged driving posing a serious risk to every community, MADD's rebrand is
- [New First Responder Service from Motive & RapidSOS for Faster Help](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/new-first-responder-service-from-motive-rapidsos-for-faster-help/) - Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, today announced a first-of-its-kind first responder service for drivers of commercial vehicles that expedites emergency response in the event of a severe collision. The new First Responder feature was developed in partnership with RapidSOS and ensures drivers receive immediate help when a collision is detected by quickly dispatching emergency services, helping
- [Kia Makes Car Accessory Mat from Great Pacific Garbage Patch Extracted Plastic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/kia-makes-car-accessory-mat-from-great-pacific-garbage-patch-extracted-plastic/) - Kia Corporation (Kia) has developed the world's first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup. The announcement of the accessory is a major milestone in its long-term partnership with The Ocean Cleanup. Since 2022, Kia's support of the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to developing
- [Hyundai & Ziess to Work to Make Hologrpahic Windshield Display Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/hyundai-ziess-to-work-to-make-hologrpahic-windshield-display-tech/) - Imagine navigation and driving information unfolding like a panorama across the wide, transparent windshield where the driver's gaze rests. Passengers next to the driver watch movies or other videos on the vehicle's glass. While viewing the latest video, a video call comes in, and a friend's welcome face appears in the corner of the glass
- [Connected Car News: OMINIVISION, IEE, Aperia, Mativ & Miru](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/connected-car-news-ominivision-iee-aperia-mativ-miru/) - In connected car news are OMINIVISION, IEE, Aperia, Mativ and Miru. OMNIVISION TheiaCel OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog and touch & display technology, today unveiled the new 3-megapixel (MP)-resolution OX03H10 CMOS image sensor – the first and only 3.0-micron (µm) pixel automotive viewing sensor with TheiaCel™ technology. Announced at AutoSens Europe 2024, the new
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Tesla, Cybercab, Robovan, AMCI, Gatik, J.D. Power,  AeroVironment & OMNIVISION](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-tesla-cybercab-robovan-amci-gatik-j-d-power-aerovironment-omnivision/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla (Cybercab/Robovan & Optimus), AMCI, Gatik, J.D. Power, AeroVironment and OMNIVISION. Telsa Cybercab Robovan & Optimus Revealed The big Tesla Cybercab and Robovan reveal party was held Thursday at Warner Bros. Studios with cocktails, conversations and games served by Optimus robots with the help of remote human operators.
- [EV Battery & Charging News: Nissan, ChargeScape, Clarios, Lectron, StoreDot, XCharge, ChargePoint & EVgo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/ev-battery-charging-news-nissan-chargescape-clarios-lectron-storedot-xcharge-chargepoint-evgo/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Nissan, ChargeScape, Clarios, Lectron, StoreDot, XCharge, ChargePoint and EVgo. Temporary EV Charging for Hurricane Evacuees in FL The Florida Department of Emergency Management is installed up to temporary EV charging stations along the I-75 evacuation corridor, and one off of I-4. Each is a single port, fast charger
- [First UP.FITed Tesla Cybertruck Outfitted for Irvine Police Department](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/first-up-fited-tesla-cybertruck-outfitted-for-irvine-police-department/) - UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance, is proud to announce the deployment of the nation’s first Tesla Cybertruck, fully outfitted for law enforcement, in collaboration with the Irvine Police Department. The vehicle is being used as part of Irvine PD's renowned DARE program, underscoring the city's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. A New
- [Hyundai/Genesis Support Hurricane Relief: Humanitarian & Financial Aid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/hyundai-genesis-support-hurricane-relief-humanitarian-financial-aid/) - In support of communities impacted by the recent hurricanes, Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America, along with its manufacturing facilities, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, are announcing a multifaceted hurricane relief program. This program will help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and financial relief for current Hyundai and
- [GM Energy Launches 10.6 kWh and 17.7 kWh PowerBanks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/gm-energy-launches-10-6-kwh-and-17-7-kwh-powerbanks/) - GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to energy management products across all
- [Honda Intros Design, ADAS, EV, Efficiency & Tech  Plans](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/honda-intros-design-adas-ev-efficiency-tech-plans/) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held its "Honda 0 Tech Meeting 2024" and introduced some of the next-generation technologies to be applied to the Honda 0 Series, a completely new EV series Honda is planning to launch in the global market starting in 2026. The Honda 0 Series is being developed with new ideas Honda
- [Alliance Calls for Congress to Prevent Connected Cars Being Used for Stalking & Domestic Voilence](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/alliance-calls-for-congress-to-prevent-connected-cars-being-used-for-stalking-domestic-voilence/) - The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the United States, wrote to Congressional leaders with a legislative proposal to prevent the misuse of connected vehicle services to stalk or harass survivors of domestic violence. In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the legislation specifically covers connected vehicle services – not
- [2011-16 Diesel Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Truck Owners Fuel Pump Settlement Payments Up to o $12,712](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/2011-16-diesl-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-truck-owners-fuel-pump-settlement-payments-up-to-o-12712/) - A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit called Chapman, et al. v. General Motors LLC, No. 2:19-cv-12333-TGB-DRG. This Notice summarizes your rights and options. More details are available at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com. What is this about? Plaintiffs claim that General Motors LLC's ("GM") model year 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with a Duramax
- [Happy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day--10/8 from Hyzon, Toyota & Nikola](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/happy-hydrogen-fuel-cell-day-10-8-from-hyzon-toyota-nikola/) - Today, October 8 is Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day, there is news from Hyzon, Toyota and Nikola. Hzyon started production of its single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System. Toyota is showing portable hydrogen cans. Purina is using Nikola trucks to deliver kitty litter and more. Hyzon 200kW Fuel Cell System Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN) ("Hyzon" or the "Company"), a
- [@LAAutoShow ZEVAS EV Voting Opens](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/laautoshow-zevas-ev-voting-opens/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show™(LA Auto Show), the world's leading automotive and lifestyle event, announced today that public voting for its signature zero-emission awards program - THE ZEVAS™ - is now open. The first round of voting will identify three finalists from each of this year's eight award categories to move forward into the second and
- [Mullen(MULN) News: Forgone Mullen FIVE & Bollinger B4 Selling -Overhead Cut](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/mullenmuln-news-forgone-mullen-five-bollinger-b4-selling-overhead-cut/) - Mullen Automotive has changed directions-- focusing on the commercial vehicle market and no longer supporting the Mulle FIVE SUV and reducing $5.5 million in spending. Mullen Automotive announced a strong forecast of $75 million in estimated GAAP revenue over the next six months. The Company will immediately reduce $5.5 million in overall spend (operating and
- [NC Leading Automotive & Motorsports Companies Support NC Relief: Hendrick, Sonic & Speedway](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/nc-leading-automotive-motorsports-companies-support-nc-relief-hendrick-sonic-speedway/) - As the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene grows clearer by the day, four of North Carolina’s leading companies have pledged a combined $2 million donation to Samaritan’s Purse in support of relief efforts in western North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Hendrick Automotive Group, Hendrick Motorsports, Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports will make the collective gift to
- [Connected Car News: Qualcomm, Epic Games, VicOne, DENSO, ROHM & Hyundai Mobis.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/connected-car-news-qualcomm-epic-games-vicone-denso-rohm-hyundai-mobis/) - In connected car news are Qualcomm, Epic Games, VicOne, DENSO, ROHM and Hyundai Mobis. Epic Games Unreal Engine in Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Epic Games announced the deployment of Unreal Engine pre-integrated and optimized for the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform, a key platform of Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solutions, to create an
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Hyundai, Ford, Cruise, AMCI Testing, Helm.ai, Beep, Hesai & Sony](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-hyundai-ford-cruise-amci-testing-helm-ai-beep-hesai-sony/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Hyundai, Ford, Cruise, AMCI Testing, Helm.ai, Beep, Hesai and Sony. Waymo to Deploy IONIQ 5 Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo’s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology – the
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Blink, Green Power, Blue Bird, Workhorse, Nuvve, Pando, Maxell, IONNA, Oshokosh, EVgo & Nissan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/ev-battery-charging-news-blink-green-power-blue-bird-workhorse-nuvve-pando-maxell-ionna-oshokosh-evgo-nissan/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Blink, Green Power, Blue Bird, Workhorse, Nuvve, Pando, Maxell, IONNA, Oshokosh, EVgo and Nissan. Blink EV Charging Fee Added Blink EV charging stations are adding an extra charge. The company adding $0.49 "access fee" at select locations, with plans to expand to more stations over time. This fee
- [New Report Shows EV & PHEV Sales Up--Chargers Not Fast Enough](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/new-report-shows-ev-phev-sales-up-chargers-not-fast-enough/) - Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released its exclusive state-by-state analysis of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market for Q2 2024. The Get Connected Electric Vehicle Report Q2 2024 summarizes EV sales and purchasing trends across all 50 states and a breakdown of light-duty market share by powertrain (2016-2024). Sales up sequentially and year-over-year EVs represent 9.96 percent of
- [Honda Hurricane Helene Relief Donates $500K to American Red Cross & Offers Matching Funds](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/honda-hurricane-helene-relief-donates-500k-to-american-red-cross-offers-matching-funds/) - On behalf of the Honda family of companies in the U.S., Honda is donating $500,000 in needed disaster relief funds to the American Red Cross to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The donation will enable the American Red Cross to respond to and help people recover from this disaster across the affected region, which is home
- [Kia America Offers Hurricane Helene Aide with $500 for New Kia & Donates to Red Cross](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/kia-america-offers-hurricane-helene-aide-with-500-for-new-kia-donates-to-red-cross/) - Kia America announced immediate assistance programs to help in recovery efforts following the destruction caused last week by Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern U.S. The first is a customer assistance program for Kia customers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who need to replace a vehicle damaged beyond repair because of Hurricane Helene. Customers with an insurance claim for
- [BMW Expands into M Mixed Reality Merging Physical & Virtual Worlds](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/bmw-expands-into-m-mixed-reality-merging-physical-virtual-worlds/) - The BMW Group is expanding its revolutionary driving experience with BMW M Mixed Reality, which breaks down the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds through state-of-the-art VR/MR technologies. The vehicle itself becomes the controller – a unique 3D interaction between driver, vehicle and environment. “Mixed reality” refers to the fusion of of physical and
- [The More Time on the Road the Bigger the Screen Size is Deisred](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/the-more-time-on-the-road-the-bigger-the-screen-size-is-deisred/) - Demand for infotainment screens and functionality is highest from those who drive the longest, carry passengers the most frequently, and have the highest intention for EVs and PHEVs reports AutoPacific. The bigger, the better when it comes to in-vehicle screens for new vehicles – at least that’s the direction many automakers are heading. In the
- [Subaru Loves Pets Donates over $3Million of ASPCA & Animal Shelters](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/subaru-loves-pets-donates-over-3million-of-aspca-animal-shelters/) - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced updates to the Subaru Loves Pets® initiative, an effort dedicated to improving the lives of as many shelter pets as possible. This October, Subaru and its participating retailers will provide over $3 million in direct financial assistance to local animal shelters nationwide through grants* administered by the ASPCA® (The
- [@LAAutoShow Announces Automobility LA Agenda November 21](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/10/laautoshow-announces-automobility-la-agenda-november-21/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) has released the first look at the expanded AutoMobility LA® 2024 (AMLA 2024) agenda. Taking place Thursday, November 21, AMLA 2024 is the LA Auto Show's global press and industry event that hosts thousands of automotive executives, credentialed journalists and media representatives, government officials, policymakers, technologists, designers, dealers, investors, industry analysts, thought-leaders,
- [Free Home Chargers with Installation for Ford EV Buy with "Ford Power Promise."](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/free-home-chargers-with-installation-for-ford-ev-buy-with-ford-power-promise/) - While Ford has been focused on making public charging easier – including giving Ford owners access to Tesla’s Superchargers with an adapter as part of the BlueOval Charge Network – the company has learned just how important home charging is to overall electric vehicle adoption in the U.S. Nearly 90% of shoppers say they would
- [IONIQ 5 is 100 Millionth Hyundai Vehicle Producted](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/ioniq-5-is-100-millionth-hyundai-vehicle-producted/) - Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone today, marking 100 million units of global cumulative production. This achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company's foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive industry. In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea.
- [Connected Car News: MIPI Alliance, LG, Sibros, VW,  Audi & Renesas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/connected-car-news-mipi-alliance-lg-sibros-vw-audi-renesas/) - In connected car news are MIPI Alliance, LG, Sibros, VW, Audi and Renesas. MIPI A-PHY v2.0 The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced the release of MIPI A-PHY v2.0, the next version of the automotive high-speed asymmetric serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical-layer interface. Version 2.0 doubles the maximum
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Waymo, Ford, Tesla, Humanetics, BotAuto, MADD, Cruise, WeRide, Uber, May Mobility & Peachtree Corners](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-waymo-ford-tesla-humanetics-botauto-madd-cruise-weride-uber-may-mobility-peachtree-corners/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Waymo, Ford, Tesla, Humanetics, BotAuto, MADD, Cruise, WeRide, Uber, May Mobility and Peachtree Corners. Waymo Car Stops Harris Motorcade In San Francisco, a Waymo self-driving robotaxi vehicle making a turn stopped a motorcade of Vice President Harris near the Fairmont Hotel.. a police officer had to get into
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: Peirsica, FLO, Nuvvee, Kia, THOR, REE, Smartcar, Lyft, Nikola, Blink & Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/ev-battery-charging-news-peirsica-flo-nuvvee-kia-thor-ree-smartcar-lyft-nikola-blink-hyundai/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Peirsica, FLO, Nuvvee, Kia, THOR, REE, Smartcar, Lyft, Nikola, Blink and Hyundai. Peirsica Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant Piersica, Inc. announced it has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs Phase II award for $1 million. The NSF grant
- [10-Millionth Toyota Engine Assembled in Toyota Alabama](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/10-millionth-toyota-engine-assembled-in-toyota-alabama/) - Toyota Alabama officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma. The engine plant, which first broke ground in 2001, assembles a third of all Toyota engines in North America. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to seeing where the next 10 million engines will
- [Six 2025 Green Car Awards: Camry, Dodge Charger Daytona, Equinox EV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV & BrightDrop](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/six-2025-green-car-awards-camry-dodge-charger-daytona-equinox-ev-mitsubishi-outlander-phev-brightdrop/) - Honoring the best and the brightest of these vehicles, Green Car Journal has awarded six prestigious 2025 Green Car Awards™ to environmentally positive models from Chevrolet, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Volvo. Four award winners are powered exclusively by batteries, one is a gas-electric hybrid, and another champions plug-in hybrid power. Green Car of the Year The top
- [ROADMEDIC Premiers Airbag Deployment Chip & REVIVER I2X](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/roadmedic-premiers-airbag-deployment-chip-reviver-i2x/) - ROADMEDIC a leader in automotive safety innovation announced its new chip for vehicles and a partnership is REVIVER. Airbag 9-1-1 Deployment Chip ROADMEDIC, officially announced the commercial launch of its game-changing chip technology, set to debut in 2027 model year vehicles. The chip, designed to link airbag deployments to 9-1-1 emergency services in real time,
- [Toyota Helps & Contributes To Hurricane Helen Relief for Customers & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/toyota-helps-contributes-to-hurricane-helen-relief-for-customers-more/) - Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services announced efforts to assist those suffering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and other recent natural disasters across the country. Toyota contributes annually to The American Red Cross and SBP, and these funds are utilized to support recovery efforts when disasters strike around the nation. To further assist affected communities, Toyota is matching
- [Mullen(MULN) News: Bollinger OEM Class 4 B4 Ready 4 Delivery, &$100K Incentives +  UAE  & Video Updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/mullenmuln-news-bollinger-oem-class-4-b4-ready-4-delivery-100k-incentives-uae-video-updates/) - In Mullen news are that the Bollinger B4 pricing and ready for customers, Mullen sales in UAE and an upcoming video announcement on September 25. Bollinger B4 Pricing Set at $158,758 with up to $100K in Incentives Bollinger Motors has officially announced the pricing for its 2025 B4 Chassis Cab, set at an MSRP of
- [2025 Toyota Prius Prime New Name: Prius Plug-in Hybrid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/2025-toyota-prius-prime-new-name-prius-plug-in-hybrid/) - In 2016, the Prius Prime was introduced to the world as a plug-in hybrid model that offered the best-of-both worlds, operating on battery electric power for a limited range or hybrid gas-electric power for longer range drives. In 2022 a new Prius Prime model was introduced, with a manufacturer estimated EV range of up-to 44 miles and an impressive 6.6-second 0-60 time. It’s a powertrain option that has become a great choice for many drivers, giving them the power to take on a daily commute in all-electric mode or head
- [Toyota RAV4 Prime 2025 Re-Named Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/toyota-rav4-prime-2025-re-named-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle-phev/) - Since 2019, the Toyota RAV4 Prime model has brought the flexibility of Plug-in Hybrid driving to customers. With 42 miles of battery powered all-electric range that can be recharged at home or a public charging station, and a manufacturer–estimated 38 MPG combined rating when in hybrid mode, it’s a RAV4 made to put the power of choice in drivers’ hands. For model year 2025, it continues with a winning blend of powerful electric and hybrid-electric driving and changes its name to RAV4 Plug-in
- [@LAShow to Showcase Porsched Macan, INEOS Grenadier & Rivian Test Drives](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/lashow-to-showcase-porsched-macan-ineos-grenadier-rivian-test-drives/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) confirmed that the 2024 event will feature even more innovative brand showcases, including new and returning automotive exhibitors and test drives. Appealing to fans of U.S. and international automakers alike, the show already boasts a diverse range of exhibitors eager to engage and connect with active vehicle
- [Customer Loyalty Returns to Toyota, Honda, Lexus & Porsche](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/customer-loyalty-returns-to-toyota-honda-lexus-porsche/) - Perennial brand loyalty leaders including Toyota, Honda and Lexus have each been able to grow their respective shares of loyal customers amid stagnation experienced by other brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study,SM released today. “Amid ongoing inventory shortages, the most loyal customers actually stayed out of the market if they
- [Subaru Loves the Earth Partners with Arbor Day Foundation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/subaru-loves-the-earth-partners-with-arbor-day-foundation/) - Subaru of America, Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up for the largest single corporate investment in community tree distribution in the non-profit's history. The partnership, announced during Climate Week NYC, is aligned with the automotive company's long-standing Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, and will result in hundreds of thousands of mature and native
- [Watch Out for Hurricane & Water-Damaged Cars--Especially in Texas, Florida & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/what-out-for-hurricane-water-damaged-cars-especially-in-texas-florida-more/) - We're halfway through Hurricane Season for 2024 and already tens of thousands of cars are at risk of suffering extensive water damage, CARFAX data shows. After a series of tropical storms and hurricanes hit the U.S. from June through August, CARFAX estimates that extensive flooding from Texas to Vermont has left as many as 89,000 vehicles with water damage.
- [AI in myVW App through Google Cloud with Virtual Assistant for 2025 Atlas Now & MY2020/Later](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/ai-in-myvw-app-through-google-cloud-with-virtual-assistant-for-2025-atlas-now-my2020-later/) - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWGoA) announced the deployment of generative AI within the myVW mobile app through a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Volkswagen is leveraging Google Cloud's industry-leading AI and machine learning capabilities, as well as expertise from Google Cloud Consulting, to power Volkswagen's new myVW Virtual Assistant and provide vehicle owners with intuitive
- [White House Wants to Ban Chinese & Russian Connected Car Tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/white-house-wants-to-ban-chinese-russian-connected-car-tech/) - The Biden-Harris Administration is planning to protect national security from connected vehicle technologies linked to foreign countries, especially China and Russia. The White House announced new measures to restrict the sale and import of vehicles and parts that use certain foreign technologies. Following this announcement, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed
- [Connected Car News:  BMW, RunSafe Security, Zubie, Hexagon, eSync Alliance, ASAM, Asahi Kasei & ROHM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/connected-car-news-bmw-runsafe-security-zubie-hexagon-esync-alliance-asam-asahi-kasei-rohm/) - In connected car news are BMW, RunSafe Security, Zubie, Hexagon, eSync Alliance, ASAM, Asahi Kasei and ROHM. BMW Invests in RunSafe Security BMW i Ventures t announced its participation in a $12 million Series B funding round for RunSafe Security, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in software immunization. The investment round was led by Critical
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Cruise, Zoox, Hesai, Textron & Kodiak Robotics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-cruise-zoox-hesai-textron-kodiak-robotics/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Cruise, Zoox, Hesai, Textron & Kodiak Robotics. Cruise Back Cruising in SF Cruise Tweeted it will deploy several manual mapping vehicles in Sunnyvale and Mountain View with the intent to progress to supervised testing with up to 5 AVs later this fall. Resuming testing in the Bay Area
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: GM, Green Power, Cenntro, CATL, Electra Vehicles, Safire Tech, EnerSys, ChargePoint, Group 14 & Noveau Monde](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/ev-battery-charging-news-gm-green-power-cenntro-catl-electra-vehicles-safire-tech-enersys-chargepoint-group-14-noveau-monde/) - In electric vehicle battery and charging news are GM, Green Power, Cenntro, CATL, Electra Vehicles, Safire Tech, EnerSys, ChargePoint, Group 14 and Noveau Monde. NACS Chargers for GM EV Drivers General Motors opened up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter, a
- [Clean Energy with IRA Creates 3.5 Million US Jobs--Most Job Growth in South--2X Normal Job Growth](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/clean-energy-with-ira-creates-3-5-million-us-jobs-most-job-growth-in-south-2x-normal-job-growth/) - Every day, nearly 3.5 million Americans across 3,000 Counties and all 50 states go to work building the U.S. Clean Energy Economy. Clean energy and clean vehicle companies added nearly 150,000 jobs in the first full year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), boosting the total number of clean energy workers in United States
- [US DOE to Fund $3Billion to Increase US Battery Material Production](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/us-doe-to-fund-3billion-to-increase-us-battery-material-production/) - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide. The portfolio of selected projects, once fully contracted, are projected to support over 8,000 construction
- [New and Used Car Prices Balance Out with Increased Inventory](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/new-and-used-car-price-balance-out-with-increased-inventory/) - Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a “Cars Commerce.”), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, outlines shifts in the automotive industry in its August Industry Insights Report. This comprehensive report, crafted by Cars Commerce’s expert data analysts, delves into macro and micro automotive market insights by analyzing supply, demand, pricing and consumer behavior data from across
- [Vehicle-to-Grid & V-1 Coming for BMW, Ford & Honda through ChargeScape](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/vehicle-to-grid-v-1-coming-for-bmw-ford-honda-through-chargescape/) - BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging. The announcement underscores that automakers remain committed
- [Partial Autonomous Driving Leads to Distracting Behavior](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/partial-autonomous-driving-leads-to-distracting-behavior/) - According to IIHS, drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “These results are a good reminder of the way people learn,” said IIHS President David
- [Standard Rear-Seat Reminder on 2025 Toyota Sienna Alerts Driver & via App](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/standard-rear-seat-reminder-on-2025-toyota-sienna-alerts-driver-via-app/) - The Toyota Sienna’s sporty blend of angular good looks, spacious functionality, and standard Hybrid powertrain has redefined the segment for families and adventurers alike. For 2025, the Sienna keeps on innovating by adding a standard radar-based Advanced Rear Seat Reminder system capable of detecting movement in the rear seats after the vehicle has been turned
- [MINI URBAN-X Future Mobility Startups in Newlab, Brooklyn Navy Yard](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/mini-urban-x-future-mobility-startups-in-newlab-brooklyn-navy-yard/) - URBAN-X, the technology startup platform by MINI, today announced its fifteenth cohort of startups focused on addressing today's most pressing climate issues. The four-month program identifies startups that are focused on solutions that create resilient communities and redefine approaches to achieve net zero goals. Past startup participants worked on solutions related to e-bike battery swapping
- [Built-in Ohio 2025 Honda Accord Pricing & Trims: Hybrid Sport, LX SE,, EX-L, Sport-L & Touring](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/built-in-ohio-2025-honda-accord-pricing-trims-hybrid-sport-lx-se-ex-l-sport-l-touring/) - The 2025 Honda Accord begins arriving at Honda dealerships today with more standard features, and a new turbocharged SE trim with sporty black exterior accents and a host of standard high-demand features. The Honda Accord, America's best-selling car over the last five decades4, is available in six trim levels, starting with the turbocharged LX and SE,
- [It's Child Passenger Safety Week Check for Installations & More](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/its-child-passenger-safety-week-check-for-installations-more/) - As advances in child restraint technologies and improved Federal safety regulations continue to make car seats more effective at reducing injuries and preventing fatalities, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and Safe Kids Worldwide are teaming up during Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 15-21, 2024) to remind families to use the correct car seat for their child's height, weight,
- [Chicagoland & Mid-Western Teens Invited to Create Safe Driving Messages](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/chiccgoland-mid-western-teens-invited-to-create-safe-driving-messages/) - Teens from Chicagoland and throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa are invited to help promote safe driving by creating a message about sharing the road. The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and the Chicago Auto Show are hosting the 11th annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest. Teens can enter by sending a script or written description of a 30-second television public service
- [Connected Car News: Wolfspeed, Infineon, VicOne, Pirelli, Bosch, Mojo Vision, CY Vision, Geotab, Kia, Toyoda & Magna](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/connected-car-news-wolfspeed-infineon-vicone-pirelli-bosch-mojo-vision-cy-vision-geotab-kia-toyoda-magna/) - In connected car news are Magna, Wolfspeed, Infineon, VicOne, Pirelli, Bosch, Mojo Vision, CY Vision, Geotab, Kia, Toyoda & Magna. Magna New Automotive MOSFETs Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (“Magnachip” or “Company”) (NYSE: MX) announced the release of four new 40V 1)MXT MV MOSFETs designed in Power Dual Flat No-Lead (PDFN) 33 packages for automotive applications. As automotive
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Uber, Waymo, May Mobility, ZF, Autonomous Indy Challenge, Honda, SiLC & Cyngn](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-uber-waymo-may-mobility-zf-autonomous-indy-challenge-honda-silc-cyngn/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Uber, Waymo, May Mobility, ZF, Autonomous Indy Challenge, Honda, SiLC & Cyngn. Uber & Waymo Partner for Rides in Phonenix, Austin & Atlanta Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Waymo LLC announced an expansion of their existing partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via
- [California Could be the First State to Require Speed Warning Tech in 2030 Model Year](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/california-could-be-first-state-to-require-speed-warning-tech-in-2030-model-year/) - The Legislature passed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 961. The bill will help reduce traffic deaths by requiring speed warning technology — called intelligent speed assistance — in all new cars manufactured or sold in California beginning with 2030 model year vehicles. California will be the first state in the nation to enact
- [EV, Battery & Charging News: , Lyten, Research, Tex Power, StoreDot, Schneider Electric, Blink WEX, Workhorse Group, FedEx, Flux, National Car Charging & Tom's Truck Center](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/ev-battery-charging-news-lyten-research-tex-power-storedot-schneider-electric-blink-wex-workhorse-group-fedex-flux-national-car-charging-toms-truck-center/) - In EV, battery and charging news are Factorial Inc., Lyten, Research, Tex Power, StoreDot, Schneider Electric, Blink WEX, Workhorse Group, FedEx, National Car Charging and Tom's Truck Center. Factorial Solid-state Solstice Factorial Inc. (Factorial), an industry leader in solid-state battery technology, announced the introduction of Solstice™, an all-solid-state battery that can revolutionize the safety, performance,
- [Mullen(MULN) News: Bollinger CARB, Dealers & Stock](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/mullenmuln-news-bollinger-carb-dealers-stock/) - In Mullen news are Bollinger Motors CARB certification, new dealers and stock reverse split. CARB Certification of B4 Bollinger Motors, Inc. ("Bollinger Motors"), a commercial electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, announced it achieved certification from the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") for the company's all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks. The CARB certification is a requirement to
- [Semifinalists for Best North Amercian Car, Truck & Utility Vehicle of Year](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/semifinalists-for-best-north-amercian-car-truck-utility-vehicle-of-year/) - Twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” by the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) Awards organization and will move on to the second round of judging. The semifinalist vehicles were revealed at “Cars at the Station,” an event developed by automotive enthusiast brand Hagerty in partnership with
- [Hyundai & GM Agree to Complimentary Collaboration & Co-Development](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/hyundai-gm-agree-to-complimentary-collaboration-co-development/) - General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. GM and Hyundai will look for ways to leverage their complementary scale and strengths to reduce costs and bring a wider range of vehicles and technologies to customers faster. Potential collaboration projects center on co-development and production
- [Prius Guinness World Record for Highest MPG 93.158 Across US](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/prius-guinness-world-record-for-highest-mpg-93-158-across-us/) - The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. Hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast. Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius
- [Back with Popular @LAAutoShow Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards ZEVAS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/back-with-popular-laautoshow-zero-emission-vehicle-awards-zevas/) - Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) officially announced today the return of its signature awards program, THE ZEVAS™ (Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards.) Debuting in 2021 as the very first program of its kind, THE ZEVAS will again celebrate emerging and established automakers and their innovations in new hybrid and electric vehicles, and new zero-emission versions of existing models.
- [Stellantis Invests $406 Million In Michigan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/stellantis-invests-406-million-in-michigan/) - Stellantis today announced it is investing more than $406 million in three Michigan facilities to support its multi-energy strategy and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the Company’s first U.S. plant to build a fully electric vehicle. The Ram 1500 REV, the Company’s first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck launching in late 2024,
- [Lucid Shows Gravity SUV, Atlas & More Car Deliveries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/lucid-shows-gravity-suv-atlas-more-car-deliveries/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, showcased the forthcoming Lucid Gravity SUV, its enabling technologies, and presented an independent third party analysis of the cost effectiveness of manufacturing these innovations at its Technology & Manufacturing Day, held today at the company's Arizona factory. Additionally, Lucid announced that through August 31, 2024, the
- [NHSTA Proposes to Reduce to Serious-to-Fatal Injuries in Child & Adult Pedestrian Crashes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/nhsta-proposes-to-reduce-to-serious-to-fatal-injuries-in-child-adult-pedestrian-crashes/) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advancing pedestrian safety by proposing a new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles. The proposed rule would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring new passenger vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries in child and adult pedestrian crashes.
- [Lucid (LCID) Update Lucid UX 2.4 Updates DreamDrivePro, Voice Assist, 3D, Homelink & Mobile App](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/lucid-lcid-update-lucid-ux-2-4-updates-dreamdrivepro-voice-assist-3d-homelink-mobile-app/) - Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today launched Lucid UX 2.4, a major software update for the Lucid Air. It introduces an enhanced version of DreamDrive Pro, Lucid's optional Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), with improved capabilities, including new 3D lane visualization; Lucid Assistant, a new voice control
- [Connected Car News: Haley Tek, BlackBerry, Aperia, Geotab, SiriusXM & Toyota](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/connected-car-news-haley-tek-blackberry-aperia-geotab-siriusxm-toyota/) - In connected car News are Haley Tek, BlackBerry, Aperia, Geotab, SiriusXM and Toyota. Haley Tek AB & BlackBeery GAP for Agile Android Automotive HaleyTek AB and BlackBerry Limited, announced the launch of HaleyTek’s Generic Automotive Platform (GAP), a state-of-the-art cockpit software platform. GAP provides access to a seamless, agile Android Automotive development environment, accelerating the
- [Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Aurora, HOLON, BENTELER, dSPACE, TriEye & Indy Autonomous Challenge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/autonomous-self-driving-vehicle-news-aurora-holon-benteler-dspace-trieye-indy-autonomous-challenge/) - In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Aurora, HOLON, BENTELER, dSPACE, TriEye and Indy Autonomous Challenge. Aurora Summit Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) is hosting a two-day Partner Summit where company leaders will share exciting updates, including the introduction of its Partner Success Program and the planned route expansion between El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix,
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- [Don't Use/Buy Cheap Universal Chargers for e-Bikes, e-Scooters, Hoverboards & e-Unicycles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/dont-use-buy-cheap-universal-chargers-for-e-bikes-e-scooters-hoverboards-e-unicycles/) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers of micromobility products—including e-bikes, e-scooters, self-balancing scooters (hoverboards), and e-unicycles—not to use chargers that are marketed as “universal” or suitable with general categories of micromobility devices to avoid fires and injury or death, unless they have been tested and approved to work safely with your device. Chargers
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- [@LAAutoShow & Plug In America 2024 Drive Electric Awards Winners](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/laautoshow-plug-in-america-2024-drive-electric-awards-winners/) - The Los Angeles Auto Show™ (LA Auto Show) and Plug In America, a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Drive Electric Awards. The selected individuals and organizations have demonstrated leadership, perseverance and commitment to the EV transition. The 11 awardees will be honored at a ceremony
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- [US Manufactured Hyundai 2025 IONIQ 5 Models Detailed: NACS Port & MOre](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/us-manufactured-hyundai-2025-ioniq-5-models-detailed-nacs-port-more/) - Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The expanded lineup offers more driving range and innovative features than ever, resulting in improved convenience, performance and safety. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured
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- [Mullen News: Volt Mobility, Bollinger B4 & TEC Equipment](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/mullen-news-volt-mobility-bollinger-b4-tec-equipment/) - In Mullen news are Volt Mobility, Bollinger B4 and TEC Equipment. Volt Mobility Buys 3K Mullen Vans & Trucks - Assembled in MS Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced today that Volt Mobility (“Volt”), based in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), has entered into a purchase agreement for approximately
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- [Navigating an American Comeback-Buyback for Chrysler--Frank B. Rhodes--Great-Grandson of Walter Chrysler.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2024/09/navigating-an-american-comeback-buyback-for-chrysler-frank-b-rhodes-great-grandson-of-walter-chrysler/) - Frank B. Rhodes, Jr. the great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, has sent a proposal to Stellantis, N.V., and its CEO, Carlos Tavares and announced his desire to acquire and reinvigorate the iconic Chrysler/Dodge Plymouth brands, keep them in the USA with Mmerican stockholders and to bring back loyal buyers who now are limited to four uninspired car models.

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- [Chrysler Fiat Autos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/chrysler-fiat-autos/)
- [Verizon Wireless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/verizon-wireless/)
- [Verizon Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/verizon-vehicle/)
- [Lincoln](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/lincoln/)
- [driverless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/autonomous-robotic-cars/driverless/)
- [self-driving cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/autonomous-robotic-cars/self-driving-cars/)
- [V2G](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/connected-car/v2g/)
- [Mazda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/mazda/)
- [Ram](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/ram/)
- [Subaru](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/subaru/)
- [Apple](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/apple/)
- [AV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/autonomous-robotic-cars/av/)
- [Wi-Fi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/wi-fi/)
- [cloud](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/cloud/)
- [AUTO Connected Car News Shorts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/auto-connected-car-news-shorts/)
- [FCA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/fca/)
- [CarPlay](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/apple/carplay-apple/)
- [Android Auto](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/android/android-auto/)
- [Audio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/audio/)
- [Augmented Reality](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/augmented-reality/)
- [electric cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/electric-cars/)
- [Connected Car Exp](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/connected-car-exp/)
- [Connected Car Expo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/connected-car-expo/)
- [Black Friday Cyber Monday](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/black-friday-cyber-monday/)
- [Wireless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/wireless/)
- [2S2R](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/connected-car-news-shorts/)
- [Embedded Chips](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/embedded-chips/)
- [Chrysler](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/chrysler/)
- [marketing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/marketing/)
- [safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/safety/)
- [telematics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/telematics/)
- [Kia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/kia/)
- [Newsletter](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/newsletter/)
- [Apple Car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/apple/applecar/) - Apple is working on a car and here are latest stories about it.
- [Waze](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/waze/)
- [Mobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/moblilty/) - The future of mobility options for transportation, communication and ridesharing.
- [5G](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/5g/)
- [Electric vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/electric-vehicles/)
- [Alfa Romeo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/alfa-romeo/)
- [Lucid Motors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/lucid-motors/)
- [flying vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/flying-vehicle/)
- [Acura](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/acura/)
- [smart city](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/smart-city/)
- [Development platform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/development-platform/)
- [Connected Car Captions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/auto-connected-car-captions/)
- [V2C](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/connected-car/v2c/)
- [Lamborghini](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/lamborghini/)
- [Fisker](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/fisker/)
- [Safey](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/safey/)
- [Top Best](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/top-best/)
- [SF Motors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/sf-motors/)
- [AR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/ar/)
- [LiDAR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/lidar/)
- [Transportation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/transportation/)
- [electric scooters](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/electric-scooters/)
- [Radar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/radar/)
- [Byton](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/byton/)
- [AI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/ai/)
- [Canoo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/canoo/)
- [Patents](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/patents/)
- [Coronavirus COVID-19](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/coronavirus-covid-19/)
- [Polestar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/polestar/)
- [Faraday Future](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/faraday-future/)
- [Stellantis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/stellantis/)
- [Jeep](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/jeep/)
- [Electric Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/electric-vehicle/)
- [Battery & Charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/battery-charging/)
- [Fisker Inc.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/fisker-inc/)
- [Awards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/awards/)
- [Porsche](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/porsche/)
- [Jeep](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/stellantis/jeep-stellantis/)
- [Lucid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/lucid/)
- [VinFast](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/vinfast/)
- [Mullen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/mullen/)
- [Rivian](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/rivian/)
- [Dodge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/dodge/)
- [Scout Motors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/scout-motors/)
- [Nikola](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/nikola/)
- [Kama Automotive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/kama-automotive/)
- [Genesis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/genesis/)
- [AI-Artificial Intelligence](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Fiat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/fiat/)
- [Software Defined Vehicle (SDV)](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/software-defined-vehicle-sdv/)
- [Software Defined Vehicle SDV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/software-defined-vehicle-sdv-2/)
- [Mitsubishi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/mitsubishi/)
- [INEOS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/ineos/)
- [Karma Automotive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/karma-automotive/)
- [SONY](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/sony/)
- [Slate](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/slate/)
- [Slate Auto](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/slate-auto/)
- [Bollinger Innovations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/bollinger-innovations/)
- [Bollinger Innovations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/mullen/bollinger-innovations-mullen/)

## Tags

- [contests](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/contests/)
- [development platform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dev-platform/)
- [green](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/green/)
- [HTC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/htc-corp/)
- [iOS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios/)
- [iPhone 4S](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-4s/)
- [LG](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lg/)
- [Motorola](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/motorola/)
- [payments](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/payments/)
- [Samsung Galaxy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/samsung-galaxy/)
- [Wi-Fi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wi-fi/)
- [Windows Phone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/windows-phone/)
- [advertising](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/advertsing/)
- [App](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/app/)
- [Apple](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apple/)
- [applications](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/applications/)
- [audio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audio/)
- [Automatic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automatic/)
- [Award](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/award/)
- [awards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/awards-2/)
- [best](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/best/)
- [Blackberry](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/blackberry/)
- [bugs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bugs/)
- [cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cars/)
- [CES](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ces/)
- [cloud](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cloud/)
- [components](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/components/)
- [concept](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/concept/)
- [contest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/contest/)
- [coupons](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/coupons/)
- [CTIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ctia/)
- [Cyber Monday](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cyber-monday/)
- [data](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/data/)
- [delay](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/delay/)
- [Delphi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/delphi/)
- [Demonstration](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/demonstration/)
- [developer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/developer/)
- [developers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/developers/)
- [development](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/development/)
- [devices](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/devices/)
- [directions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/directions/)
- [Discounts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/discounts/)
- [Distractive Driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/distractive-driving/)
- [driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/driving/)
- [EV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ev/)
- [events](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/events/)
- [Facebook](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/facebook/)
- [features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/features/)
- [fixed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fixed/)
- [fixes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fixes/)
- [future](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/future/)
- [Galaxy Gear](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/galaxy-gear/)
- [google](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/google/)
- [gps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gps/)
- [growth](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/growth/)
- [hack](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hack/)
- [hacks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hacks/)
- [hotspots](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hotspots/)
- [how to](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/how-to/)
- [iBeacon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ibeacon/)
- [IBM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ibm/)
- [insurance](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/insurance/)
- [Intel](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/intel/)
- [investments](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/investments/)
- [iOS 7](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-7/)
- [iPhone 5](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-5/)
- [iPhone 5C](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-5c/)
- [iPhone 5S](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-5s-2/)
- [iPhone 6](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-6/)
- [Issues](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/issues/)
- [Las Vegas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/las-vegas/)
- [law](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/law/)
- [laws](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/laws/)
- [LBS apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lbs-apps/)
- [Linux](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/linux/)
- [location](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/location/)
- [Los Angeles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/los-angeles/)
- [mapping](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mapping/)
- [maps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/maps/)
- [marketing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/marketing/)
- [Microsoft](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/microsoft/)
- [mobile](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobile/)
- [Mobile hotspots](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobile-hotspots/)
- [MWC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mwc/)
- [new](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/new/)
- [Nielsen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nielsen/)
- [NVIDIA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nvidia/)
- [Obama](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obama/)
- [parking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parking/)
- [patents](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/patents/)
- [platform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/platform/)
- [privacy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/privacy/)
- [Prize](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prize/)
- [problems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/problems/)
- [promotion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/promotion/)
- [Qualcomm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/qualcomm/)
- [radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/radio/)
- [rankings](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/rankings/)
- [ratings](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ratings/)
- [recall](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/recall/)
- [repair](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/repair/)
- [safe driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/safe-driving/)
- [safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/safety/)
- [sale](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sale/)
- [Samsung Galaxy Gear](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-gear/)
- [services](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/services/)
- [shopping](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/shopping/)
- [smartphone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartphone-device/) - This refers to phones that have smart features such as web browsing, email, calendar and more.
- [software](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/software/)
- [Sony](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sony/)
- [speed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/speed/)
- [Spotify](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/spotify/)
- [study](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/study/)
- [summary](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/summary/)
- [support](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/support/)
- [sync](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sync/)
- [tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tech/)
- [Technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/technology/)
- [telematics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/telematics/)
- [TeleNav](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/telenav/)
- [texting](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/texting/)
- [tomtom](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tomtom/)
- [top](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/top/)
- [trade show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trade-show/)
- [trade shows](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trade-shows/)
- [traffic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/traffic/)
- [update](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/upgrade/) - Software updates, upgrades to operating systems and apps.
- [verizon wireless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/verizon-wireless/)
- [voice recognition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/voice-recognition/)
- [weather](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/weather/)
- [Why Buy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/why-buy/)
- [winners](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/winners/)
- [wireless charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wireless-charging/)
- [applink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/applink/)
- [hotel booking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hotel-booking/)
- [On Star](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/on-star/)
- [Baby Boomers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/baby-boomers/)
- [connect car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connect-car/)
- [buyer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/buyer/)
- [demographics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/demographics/)
- [connected car services](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-services/)
- [Pandora](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pandora/)
- [Pioneer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pioneer/)
- [in-dash-radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/in-dash-radio/)
- [webinar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/webinar/)
- [re](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/re/)
- [Corvete](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/corvete/)
- [PDR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pdr/)
- [PubNub](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pubnub/)
- [kill switch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kill-switch/)
- [Europe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/europe/)
- [traffic light](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/traffic-light/)
- [define](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/define/)
- [dash](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dash/)
- [OBD-II](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obd-ii/)
- [wearable](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wearable/)
- [Google Glass](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/google-glass/)
- [Pebble](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pebble/)
- [NSC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nsc/)
- [Chicago Auto Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chicago-auto-show/)
- [Drones](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drones/)
- [millenials](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/millenials/)
- [seminars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/seminars/)
- [EcoSport](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ecosport/)
- [hacking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hacking/)
- [Sensus Direct](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sensus-direct/)
- [infotainment](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infotainment/)
- [autonomous](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonomous/)
- [robotic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/robotic/)
- [CarPlay vs WebLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carplay-vs-weblink/)
- [Beats Music](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/beats-music/)
- [OBDII](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obdii/)
- [SXSW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sxsw/)
- [Pandora Radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pandora-radio/)
- [James 2025](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/james-2025/)
- [VW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/vw/)
- [autonomous driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonomous-driving/)
- [legislation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/legislation/)
- [magnets](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/magnets/)
- [sensors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sensors/)
- [Volov](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volov/)
- [eyes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/eyes/)
- [OnStar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/onstar/)
- [Mustang](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mustang/)
- [distracted drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/distracted-drivers/)
- [B](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/b/)
- [dristacted driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dristacted-driving/)
- [SAP](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sap/)
- [App Radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/app-radio/)
- [AppRadio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/appradio/)
- [Sonata](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sonata/)
- [driverless cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/driverless-cars/)
- [MirrorLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mirrorlink/)
- [opinion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/opinion/)
- [AUPEO!](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/aupeo/)
- [Choreo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/choreo/)
- [automous](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automous/)
- [sel-piloted](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sel-piloted/)
- [autonomous cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonomous-cars/)
- [self-cleaning car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-cleaning-car/)
- [wrong-way drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wrong-way-drivers/)
- [ADAS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/adas/)
- [Smart Rearview Mirror](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smart-rearview-mirror/)
- [Audi A7](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audi-a7/)
- [connected](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected/)
- [autonmous](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonmous/)
- [auto-piloted](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/auto-piloted/)
- [self-driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving/)
- [car tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/new-car-tech/)
- [Bosch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bosch/)
- [LA Auto Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/la-auto-show/)
- [AppShop](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/appshop/)
- [GM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gm/)
- [driverless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/driverless/)
- [connected cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-cars/)
- [touch pad](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/touch-pad/)
- [knobless](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/knobless/)
- [gesture control](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gesture-control/)
- [GoogleCar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/googlecar/)
- [GV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gv/)
- [distracted driving platform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/distracted-driving-platform/)
- [charging app](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/charging-app/)
- [ketchup](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ketchup/)
- [stop start](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/stop-start/)
- [SmartGPS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartgps/)
- [Magellan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/magellan/)
- [new cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/new-cars/)
- [quality](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/quality/)
- [Chevy Cruze](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevy-cruze/)
- [high tech features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/high-tech-features/)
- [Audepo!](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audepo/)
- [gesture tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gesture-tech/)
- [interior cameras](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/interior-cameras/)
- [Clarion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/clarion/)
- [DVD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dvd/)
- [infotainmnet](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infotainmnet/)
- [head unit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/head-unit/)
- [RemoteLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/remotelink/)
- [REACH](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/reach/)
- [wearables](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wearables/)
- [smartwatch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartwatch/)
- [gas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gas/)
- [fuel](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fuel/)
- [head units](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/head-units/)
- [child seat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/child-seat/)
- [heat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/heat/)
- [deaths](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/deaths/)
- [forgotten baby](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/forgotten-baby/)
- [life of cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/life-of-cars/)
- [charge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/charge/)
- [coating](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/coating/)
- [clean](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/clean/)
- [research trucks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/research-trucks/)
- [commercial trucking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/commercial-trucking/)
- [Tesla 3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla-3/)
- [run-off road](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/run-off-road/)
- [cyber attacks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cyber-attacks/)
- [PowerMat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/powermat/)
- [electric charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/electric-charging/)
- [entry](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/entry/)
- [smartshoes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartshoes/)
- [Navdy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/navdy/)
- [HUD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hud/)
- [robbery](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/robbery/)
- [prevention](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prevention/)
- [Zubie](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/zubie/)
- [investment](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/investment/)
- [connected car features](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-features/)
- [entries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/entries/)
- [car seat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-seat/)
- [USB](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/usb/)
- [trade event](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trade-event/)
- [Vehicle-to-Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/vehicle-to-vehicle/)
- [in-car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/in-car/)
- [check](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/check/)
- [Connected Car Expo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-expo/)
- [chargepoint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chargepoint/)
- [Telematics West Coast](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/telematics-west-coast/)
- [Tesla S](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla-s/)
- [SUV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/suv/)
- [buses](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/buses/)
- [trasportation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trasportation/)
- [Continental](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/continental/)
- [Silicon Valley](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/silicon-valley/)
- [Oz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/oz/)
- [UBI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ubi/)
- [West Cost](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/west-cost/)
- [Honda ADAS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/honda-adas/)
- [Jeep Renegade](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jeep-renegade/)
- [naviagtion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/naviagtion/)
- [CTIA Super Mobility Week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ctia-super-mobility-week/)
- [Halo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/halo/)
- [SIM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sim/)
- [Self-driving car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving-car/)
- [permits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/permits/)
- [CA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ca/)
- [California](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/california/)
- [Mobility Week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobility-week/)
- [UC Davis](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/uc-davis/)
- [seminar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/seminar/)
- [Siemens](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/siemens/)
- [concept Car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/concept-car/)
- [Panasonic](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/panasonic/)
- [Mojio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mojio/)
- [Parrot](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parrot/)
- [MapQuest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mapquest/)
- [Commute](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/commute/)
- [V21](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/v21/)
- [pairing help](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pairing-help/)
- [iOS 8](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8/)
- [Rivet Radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/rivet-radio/)
- [NEX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nex/)
- [CarPlay update](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carplay-update/)
- [Pioneer electronics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pioneer-electronics/)
- [CD aftermarket](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cd-aftermarket/)
- [aftermarket](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/aftermarket-2/)
- [connected car buying research](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-buying-research/)
- [Bayer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bayer/)
- [SBD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sbd/)
- [NCC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ncc/)
- [iOS update 8.1](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-update-8-1/)
- [LS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ls/)
- [SEMA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sema/)
- [iOS 8.1](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-1/)
- [Bluetooth fix](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bluetooth-fix/)
- [Freescale](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/freescale/)
- [patent](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/patent/)
- [weekly news](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/weekly-news/)
- [charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/charging/)
- [San Diego](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/san-diego/)
- [day two](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/day-two/)
- [DMS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dms/)
- [kits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kits/)
- [Harman](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/harman/)
- [noise cancellation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/noise-cancellation/)
- [Kenwood](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kenwood/)
- [design concept cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/design-concept-cars/)
- [Tesla Motors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla-motors/)
- [solar road](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/solar-road/)
- [Land Rover](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/land-rover/)
- [road side service](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/road-side-service/)
- [connected car data](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-data/)
- [iOS 8.1.1](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-1-1/)
- [MIB-2](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mib-2/)
- [zFAS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/zfas/)
- [ConnecteDrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connectedrive/)
- [i8](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/i8/)
- [FuelSignal](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fuelsignal/)
- [doesn't pair](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/doesnt-pair/)
- [drops out](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drops-out/)
- [best prices](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/best-prices/)
- [HMI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hmi/)
- [Blue Link](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/blue-link/)
- [Teen driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/teen-driving/)
- [UBER](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/uber/)
- [ride car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ride-car/)
- [seat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/seat/)
- [comfy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/comfy/)
- [City Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/city-safety/)
- [F-150](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/f-150/)
- [Bluetooth issues](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bluetooth-issues/)
- [disconnections](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/disconnections/)
- [with cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/with-cars/)
- [Tech CARS Awards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tech-cars-awards/)
- [vote](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/vote/)
- [nonimations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nonimations/)
- [connected car technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-technology/)
- [SYNC 3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sync-3/)
- [interface](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/interface/)
- [Siri Eyes Free](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/siri-eyes-free/)
- [self parking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-parking/)
- [startups](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/startups/)
- [car buying](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-buying/)
- [Sirius](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sirius/)
- [Visteon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/visteon/)
- [cockpits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cockpits/)
- [demos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/demos/)
- [autonomous vehicles](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonomous-vehicles/)
- [pair Bluetooth](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pair-bluetooth/)
- [GMC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gmc/)
- [Intellilink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/intellilink/)
- [in-vehicle entertainment](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/in-vehicle-entertainment/)
- [setup](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/setup/)
- [OnStar RemoteLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/onstar-remotelink/)
- [GMC Canyon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gmc-canyon/)
- [Mercedes Benz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mercedes-benz/)
- [iOS 8.1.2](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-1-2/)
- [Tesla Roadster 3.0](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla-roadster-3-0/)
- [Diamler](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/diamler/)
- [Internationl CES](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/internationl-ces/)
- [Bosch Global](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bosch-global/)
- [exhibit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/exhibit/)
- [cockpit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cockpit/)
- [WiTricity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/witricity/)
- [iPhone5](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone5/)
- [connection](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connection/)
- [speakerphone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/speakerphone/)
- [Ford SYNC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ford-sync/)
- [AUX port](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/aux-port/)
- [news services](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/news-services/)
- [hotels](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hotels/)
- [donuts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/donuts/)
- [coffee](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/coffee/)
- [food](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/food/)
- [Polaroid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/polaroid/)
- [dashcam](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dashcam/)
- [must-see](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/must-see/)
- [what to look for](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/what-to-look-for/)
- [Car-Net](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-net/)
- [Golf Touch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/golf-touch/)
- [F 015 Luxury in Motion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/f-015-luxury-in-motion/)
- [Open Car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/open-car/)
- [GENIVI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/genivi/)
- [speakers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/speakers/)
- [autonmous driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonmous-driving/)
- [Nissan Leaf](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nissan-leaf/)
- [Subaru](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/subaru/)
- [Starlink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/starlink/)
- [Uconnect](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/uconnect/)
- [Chrysler](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chrysler/)
- [Fiat](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fiat/)
- [Dodge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dodge/)
- [AT&T Drive Studio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/att-drive-studio/)
- [Chevy Volt](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevy-volt/)
- [JVC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jvc/)
- [receivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/receivers/)
- [Verizon Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/verizon-vehicle/)
- [Audi Q7](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audi-q7/)
- [MMI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mmi/)
- [Nest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nest/)
- [self-driving cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving-cars/)
- [infotainment system](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infotainment-system/)
- [Tech CARS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tech-cars/)
- [self-driving humor](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving-humor/)
- [CDs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cds/)
- [NissanConnect](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nissanconnect/)
- [Mazda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mazda/)
- [braking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/braking/)
- [auto-braking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/auto-braking/)
- [CIB](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cib/)
- [DBS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dbs/)
- [bicycle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bicycle/)
- [motor bike](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/motor-bike/)
- [infineon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infineon/)
- [semi-conductor](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/semi-conductor/)
- [cyber security](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cyber-security/)
- [live tests](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/live-tests/)
- [Lincoln](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lincoln/)
- [MyLincoln](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mylincoln/)
- [Google Now](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/google-now/)
- [ride share](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ride-share/)
- [API](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/api/)
- [Ford Fusion](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ford-fusion/)
- [electric cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/electric-cars/)
- [incentitives](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/incentitives/)
- [biometric](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/biometric/)
- [authentication](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/authentication/)
- [computers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/computers/)
- [Argus Cyber Security](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/argus-cyber-security/)
- [car hacking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-hacking/)
- [stop](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/stop/)
- [serach nearby](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/serach-nearby/)
- [Chevryolet MyLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevryolet-mylink/)
- [connections](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connections/)
- [headunit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/headunit/)
- [E-Class](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/e-class/)
- [real-time updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/real-time-updates/)
- [RealVNC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/realvnc/)
- [self-driving race car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving-race-car/)
- [Hyundai Elantra](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hyundai-elantra/)
- [Drive Me](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drive-me/)
- [stability](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/stability/)
- [DOT](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dot/)
- [testing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/testing/)
- [certifications](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/certifications/)
- [parking sensors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parking-sensors/)
- [Law suit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/law-suit/)
- [NXP](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nxp/)
- [Redbend](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/redbend/)
- [ARM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/arm/)
- [2015](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/2015/)
- [batter life](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/batter-life/)
- [parking app](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parking-app/)
- [SDK](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sdk/)
- [voice commands](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/voice-commands/)
- [pairing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pairing/)
- [trades shows](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trades-shows/)
- [BMW iDrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmw-idrive/)
- [gesture technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gesture-technology/)
- [Chevy Volt 2015](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevy-volt-2015/)
- [compare](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/compare/)
- [vs.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/vs/)
- [changes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/changes/)
- [prices](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prices/)
- [Chevy Volt 2016](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevy-volt-2016/)
- [comparison](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/comparison/)
- [systems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/systems/)
- [won't pair](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wont-pair/)
- [Airbiquity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/airbiquity/)
- [cloud service provider](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cloud-service-provider/)
- [VoLTE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volte/)
- [Budii](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/budii/)
- [NFC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nfc/)
- [semi conductors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/semi-conductors/)
- [Mobile World Congress](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobile-world-congress/)
- [announcement](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/announcement/)
- [demonstrations](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/demonstrations/)
- [Geneva Motor Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/geneva-motor-show/)
- [round-up](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/round-up/)
- [rechargable tires](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/rechargable-tires/)
- [V2G](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/v2g/)
- [MirroLink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mirrolink/)
- [Mobileye](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobileye/)
- [road tax](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/road-tax/)
- [hands-free](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hands-free/)
- [240 volt chargers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/240-volt-chargers/)
- [open source](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/open-source/)
- [Android Auto](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/android-auto/)
- [TrueCar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/truecar/)
- [HERE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/here/)
- [gas mileage](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gas-mileage/)
- [mpg](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mpg/)
- [Samsung Galaxy S6](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-s6/)
- [Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/)
- [virtual car keys](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/virtual-car-keys/)
- [Pono](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pono/)
- [Gracenote](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gracenote/)
- [LoJack](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lojack/)
- [EcoBoost Challenge](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ecoboost-challenge/)
- [what to expect](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/what-to-expect/)
- [where](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/where/)
- [road trip](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/road-trip/)
- [longest](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/longest/)
- [price drop](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/price-drop/)
- [savings](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/savings/)
- [CeBit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cebit/)
- [sel-driving cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sel-driving-cars/)
- [Hertz](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hertz/)
- [NeverLost](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/neverlost/)
- [cameras](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cameras/)
- [software update](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/software-update/)
- [sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sales/)
- [New Jersey](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/new-jersey/)
- [consumer group](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/consumer-group/)
- [design](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/design/)
- [style](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/style/)
- [Intelligent Speed Limiter](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/intelligent-speed-limiter/)
- [funding](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/funding/)
- [reservations.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/reservations/)
- [bumper](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bumper/)
- [Google patent](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/google-patent/)
- [automobile club](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automobile-club/)
- [reserach](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/reserach/)
- [saftey pedetrians](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/saftey-pedetrians/)
- [Valeo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/valeo/)
- [Paris](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/paris/)
- [France](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/france/)
- [discount](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/discount/)
- [pricing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pricing/)
- [service](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/service/)
- [automated driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automated-driving/)
- [Port Chicago](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/port-chicago/)
- [Concord](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/concord/)
- [drowsy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drowsy/)
- [sleepy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sleepy/)
- [drivers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drivers/)
- [NYIAS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nyias/)
- [New York Auto Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/new-york-auto-show/)
- [touchscreen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/touchscreen/)
- [sizes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sizes/)
- [telematics services](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/telematics-services/)
- [Autonet](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonet/)
- [Audiovox](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audiovox/)
- [port](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/port/)
- [device](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/device/)
- [video](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/video/)
- [Mobileeye](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobileeye/)
- [board](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/board/)
- [iOS 8.2](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-2/)
- [problesm.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/problesm/)
- [atonomous](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/atonomous/)
- [BMW i3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmw-i3/)
- [extended range](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/extended-range/)
- [ethernet](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ethernet/)
- [standards](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/standards/)
- [protocols](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/protocols/)
- [Charlie Kimball](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/charlie-kimball/)
- [race car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/race-car/)
- [diabetes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/diabetes/)
- [iPhone apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-apps/)
- [call tow truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/call-tow-truck/)
- [motion sickness](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/motion-sickness/)
- [cows](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cows/)
- [stuck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/stuck/)
- [MINI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mini/)
- [augmented reality](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/augmented-reality/)
- [Perrone Robotics Inc](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/perrone-robotics-inc/)
- [Jaguary](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jaguary/)
- [iOS 8.3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-3/)
- [Delphi Drive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/delphi-drive/)
- [interview](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/interview/)
- [Kathy Winter](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kathy-winter/)
- [Roadrunner](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/roadrunner/)
- [cross-country trip](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cross-country-trip/)
- [how it worked](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/how-it-worked/)
- [can't go up hill](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cant-go-up-hill/)
- [can't keep on freeway](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cant-keep-on-freeway/)
- [promotions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/promotions/)
- [drunk driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drunk-driving/)
- [antifreeze](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/antifreeze/)
- [coolan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/coolan/)
- [wiper fluid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wiper-fluid/)
- [wanted](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wanted/)
- [insurance discounts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/insurance-discounts/)
- [OBDII devices](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obdii-devices/)
- [cheap](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cheap/)
- [whye](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/whye/)
- [Apple Car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apple-car/)
- [iCar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/icar/)
- [predictions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/predictions/)
- [Prius](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prius/)
- [Mazda 3](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mazda-3/)
- [QNX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/qnx/)
- [center stack](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/center-stack/)
- [coalition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/coalition/)
- [EV charging](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ev-charging/)
- [condos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/condos/)
- [apartments](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apartments/)
- [car repair apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-repair-apps/)
- [drivebot](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drivebot/)
- [Long Beach Grand Prix](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/long-beach-grand-prix/)
- [adaptive technology](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/adaptive-technology/)
- [Corvette](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/corvette/)
- [racing.](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/racing/)
- [500e](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/500e/)
- [Porsche](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/porsche/)
- [sesurity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sesurity/)
- [BMW 7 series](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmw-7-series/)
- [weblink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/weblink/)
- [teens](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/teens/)
- [Wi-Fi hotspots](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wi-fi-hotspots/)
- [in-car apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/in-car-apps/)
- [Earth Day](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/earth-day/)
- [green tech](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/green-tech/)
- [report car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/report-car/)
- [slow sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/slow-sales/)
- [SUVs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/suvs/)
- [Amazon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/amazon/)
- [Parental Controls](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parental-controls/)
- [Apple Watch apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apple-watch-apps/)
- [Citymapper](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/citymapper/)
- [918](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/918/)
- [Spyder](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/spyder/)
- [hybrid](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hybrid/)
- [exclusive car rental](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/exclusive-car-rental/)
- [leasing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/leasing/)
- [awarness](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/awarness/)
- [delays](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/delays/)
- [slow when](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/slow-when/)
- [Verion Vehicle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/verion-vehicle/)
- [Apio Systems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apio-systems/)
- [car sales](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-sales/)
- [numbers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/numbers/)
- [resarch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/resarch/)
- [electric buses](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/electric-buses/)
- [lawsuit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lawsuit/)
- [dash cam](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dash-cam/)
- [3D](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/3d/)
- [tires](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tires/)
- [buying](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/buying/)
- [tests](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tests/)
- [Apple Watch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apple-watch/)
- [sound](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sound/)
- [camera](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/camera/)
- [emergency braking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/emergency-braking/)
- [truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/truck/)
- [trucks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trucks/)
- [Daimler](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/daimler/)
- [app updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/app-updates/)
- [car apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-apps/)
- [INRIX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/inrix/)
- [Insights](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/insights/)
- [remote](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/remote/)
- [Project OnRamp](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/project-onramp/)
- [co-op](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/co-op/)
- [Volvok](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volvok/)
- [bus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bus/)
- [electric](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/electric/)
- [incompatibility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/incompatibility/)
- [Verizon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/verizon/)
- [Sprint](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sprint/)
- [SolaRoad](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/solaroad/)
- [clean energy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/clean-energy/)
- [alternative power](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/alternative-power/)
- [hybrid batteries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hybrid-batteries/)
- [Yellowstone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/yellowstone/)
- [ranch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ranch/)
- [Anthony Foxx](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/anthony-foxx/)
- [rules](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/rules/)
- [NHSTA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nhsta/)
- [Sidecar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sidecar/)
- [delivery](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/delivery/)
- [San Francisco](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/san-francisco/)
- [Edmunds.com](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/edmunds-com/)
- [bike month](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bike-month/)
- [bike week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bike-week/)
- [1956](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/1956/)
- [pods](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pods/)
- [processors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/processors/)
- [chipsets](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chipsets/)
- [tech choice](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tech-choice/)
- [swerve](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/swerve/)
- [dangers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dangers/)
- [social media](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/social-media/)
- [smartphone use](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartphone-use/)
- [acquisitions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/acquisitions/)
- [ConnectedDrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connecteddrive/)
- [store](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/store/)
- [iPhone 5/6](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphone-56/)
- [dropping out](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dropping-out/)
- [connections problems](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connections-problems/)
- [profits](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/profits/)
- [automakers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automakers/)
- [Drive PX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/drive-px/)
- [shipping](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/shipping/)
- [learning](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/learning/)
- [autonmous cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonmous-cars/)
- [auto pilot](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/auto-pilot/)
- [Hyundai Sonata](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hyundai-sonata/)
- [GoDrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/godrive/)
- [London](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/london/)
- [CES Shanghai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ces-shanghai/)
- [driver safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/driver-safety/)
- [warnings](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/warnings/)
- [Bill Ford](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bill-ford/)
- [Android wear](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/android-wear/)
- [On Call](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/on-call/)
- [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bang-olufsen/)
- [specfications](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/specfications/)
- [Glympse](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/glympse/)
- [iHeart Radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iheart-radio/)
- [TU-Detroit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tu-detroit/)
- [year 2015](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/year-2015/)
- [Laird](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/laird/)
- [Carvi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carvi/)
- [Bat Mobile](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bat-mobile/)
- [FCA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fca/)
- [RAM](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ram/)
- [OTA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ota/)
- [over-the-air](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/over-the-air/)
- [updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/updates/)
- [Vinli](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/vinli/)
- [WWWD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wwwd/)
- [iOS 9](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-9/)
- [Cue](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cue/)
- [Andorid Auto](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/andorid-auto/)
- [car rental](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-rental/)
- [self-drving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-drving/)
- [Jaguar Land Rover](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jaguar-land-rover/)
- [pothole detection](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pothole-detection/)
- [in-car Wi-Fi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/in-car-wi-fi/)
- [Volvo City Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volvo-city-safety/)
- [American cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/american-cars/)
- [made](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/made/)
- [APMA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apma/)
- [fuel-efficency](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fuel-efficency/)
- [noise cancelling](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/noise-cancelling/)
- [alternative energy storage](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/alternative-energy-storage/)
- [prediction](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prediction/)
- [TechStar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/techstar/)
- [Detroit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/detroit/)
- [hackathon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hackathon/)
- [call for entries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/call-for-entries/)
- [remote autonomous driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/remote-autonomous-driving/)
- [batteries](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/batteries/)
- [recycle](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/recycle/)
- [car quality](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-quality/)
- [haptic screen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/haptic-screen/)
- [seat sensors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/seat-sensors/)
- [concepts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/concepts/)
- [disaster season](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/disaster-season/)
- [accidents](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/accidents/)
- [reports](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/reports/)
- [gas mileage mpg](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gas-mileage-mpg/)
- [better](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/better/)
- [BlipTrack](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bliptrack/)
- [traffic mitigation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/traffic-mitigation/)
- [Denmark](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/denmark/)
- [Samsung](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/samsung/)
- [researcyh](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/researcyh/)
- [Frod](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/frod/)
- [3D Printing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/3d-printing/)
- [smartwatch app](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartwatch-app/)
- [hoverboard](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hoverboard/)
- [advanced](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/advanced/)
- [theft alerts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/theft-alerts/)
- [email](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/email/)
- [voice](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/voice/)
- [LSV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lsv/)
- [prototype](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/prototype/)
- [Chrylser](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chrylser/)
- [collisions](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/collisions/)
- [Echo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/echo/)
- [Sensus Connect](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sensus-connect/)
- [winner](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/winner/)
- [AAA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/aaa/)
- [Nokia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nokia/)
- [phone cooling](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/phone-cooling/)
- [child safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/child-safety/)
- [iOS 8.4](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-8-4/)
- [theft](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/theft/)
- [ORV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/orv/)
- [News Shorts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/news-shorts/)
- [Austin](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/austin/)
- [Texas](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/texas/)
- [Jeep](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jeep/)
- [Ban & Olufsen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ban-olufsen/)
- [remote start](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/remote-start/)
- [traffic sign](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/traffic-sign/)
- [warning app](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/warning-app/)
- [3D-printed cars](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/3d-printed-cars/)
- [LOCAL Motors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/local-motors/)
- [VOXX](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/voxx/)
- [Spirent](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/spirent/)
- [Microchip](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/microchip/)
- [MagnaChip](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/magnachip/)
- [Elektrobit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/elektrobit/)
- [front sensors](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/front-sensors/)
- [blind spot detection](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/blind-spot-detection/)
- [videos](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/videos/)
- [Wi-Fi hotstpots](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wi-fi-hotstpots/)
- [Caruma](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/caruma/)
- [eHorizon](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ehorizon/)
- [mobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mobility/)
- [it can wait](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/it-can-wait/)
- [lighting](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lighting/)
- [head-up display](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/head-up-display/)
- [AR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ar/)
- [Zubie Visa](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/zubie-visa/)
- [Dual Electronics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dual-electronics/)
- [Renesas & Audi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/renesas-audi/)
- [University of Michigan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/university-of-michigan/)
- [Honda Accord](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/honda-accord/)
- [alarm](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/alarm/)
- [BMW Apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmw-apps/)
- [traffic lights](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/traffic-lights/)
- [electronic road signs](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/electronic-road-signs/)
- [e-ink](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/e-ink/)
- [infrastructure](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infrastructure/)
- [Enform](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/enform/)
- [spectrum](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/spectrum/)
- [sharing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sharing/)
- [Nokia HERE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nokia-here/)
- [mapps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mapps/)
- [cooperative driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cooperative-driving/)
- [Johnson Controls](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/johnson-controls/)
- [TrulyHandsfree](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trulyhandsfree/)
- [seats](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/seats/)
- [keyless entry](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/keyless-entry/)
- [mbrace](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mbrace/)
- [Infiniti](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/infiniti/)
- [car sharing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-sharing/)
- [colleges](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/colleges/)
- [connected car device](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car-device/)
- [Autonet mobile](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autonet-mobile/)
- [Lear](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lear/)
- [shock absorbing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/shock-absorbing/)
- [noise alerts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/noise-alerts/)
- [eVader](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/evader/)
- [glitches](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/glitches/)
- [Garmin](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/garmin/)
- [lawss](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lawss/)
- [Lexus GS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lexus-gs/)
- [reseearch](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/reseearch/)
- [development platforms](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/development-platforms/)
- [AUTO Connected Car News Shorts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/auto-connected-car-news-shorts/)
- [sensor data](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/sensor-data/)
- [OBD-II device](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obd-ii-device/)
- [self-driving truck](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/self-driving-truck/)
- [Jeep Recall](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jeep-recall/)
- [Premium Sound](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/premium-sound/)
- [trailer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/trailer/)
- [Gear S2](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gear-s2/)
- [alcohol](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/alcohol/)
- [interlock](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/interlock/)
- [breathalyzer](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/breathalyzer/)
- [OTA updates](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ota-updates/)
- [3D-LIDAR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/3d-lidar/)
- [Michelin](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/michelin/)
- [Censio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/censio/)
- [BMW/Zirx](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmwzirx/)
- [Parkopedia](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/parkopedia/)
- [SmartDrive](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartdrive/)
- [Momentum Dyanmics](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/momentum-dyanmics/)
- [Verisk](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/verisk/)
- [Flow Radio](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/flow-radio/)
- [automotive Wi-Fi Hotspots](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/automotive-wi-fi-hotspots/)
- [IoT](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iot/)
- [accesories](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/accesories/)
- [LiDAR](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lidar/)
- [tracking](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tracking/)
- [Charger](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/charger/)
- [Pursuit](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/pursuit/)
- [carbon fiber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carbon-fiber/)
- [HVAC](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hvac/)
- [map making](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/map-making/)
- [group](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/group/)
- [keys](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/keys/)
- [chips](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chips/)
- [OnStar offers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/onstar-offers/)
- [offers](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/offers/)
- [backhaul](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/backhaul/)
- [networks](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/networks/)
- [clould](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/clould/)
- [Viper](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/viper/)
- [cybersecurity](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cybersecurity/)
- [IAA](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iaa/)
- [Frankfort](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/frankfort/)
- [cars compatible](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cars-compatible/)
- [event](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/event/)
- [AltCar Exp](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/altcar-exp/)
- [shorts](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/shorts/)
- [Nissan Altima](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nissan-altima/)
- [ride sharing](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ride-sharing/)
- [Tesla X](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla-x/)
- [ITS](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/its/)
- [gesture controls](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/gesture-controls/)
- [UR:BAN](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/urban/)
- [Car Care](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-care/)
- [iOS 9.0.2](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-9-0-2/)
- [KIKAI](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kikai/)
- [FCV Plus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/fcv-plus/)
- [DMV](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/dmv/)
- [Teen Safety](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/teen-safety/)
- [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hyundai-santa-fe/)
- [Rinspeed](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/rinspeed/)
- [Smart Mobility](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smart-mobility/)
- [eBook](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ebook/)
- [LiDAR research](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lidar-research/)
- [Uuber](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/uuber/)
- [National Teen Safety Week](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/national-teen-safety-week/)
- [Tokyo Auto Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tokyo-auto-show/)
- [Consumer Reports](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/consumer-reports/)
- [car rankings](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/car-rankings/)
- [Tire](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tire/)
- [Android](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/android/)
- [AT&T](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/att/) - Wireless carrier AT&T, covers most areas of the United States.
- [Bluetooth](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bluetooth/)
- [deals](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/best-deals-discounts-coupon/)
- [distracted driving](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/distracted-driving/)
- [iPhone](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/iphones/)
- [LTE](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lte/)
- [music](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/music/)
- [news](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/news/)
- [Review](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/review/)
- [security](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/security/)
- [smartphones](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/smartphones/)
- [text](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/text-msg/) - Text messages from and to mobile phones.
- [tips](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tips/)
- [apps](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/apps/)
- [connected car](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/connected-car/)
- [Ferrari](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ferrari/)
- [navigation](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/navigation/)
- [Nissan](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/nissan/)
- [Research](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/analysis/)
- [Toyota](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/toyota/)
- [Ford](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ford/)
- [Chevy](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/chevy/)
- [Hyundai](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/hyundai/)
- [Audi](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/audi/)
- [Honda](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/honda/)
- [definition](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/definition/)
- [Volvo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volvo/)
- [V2V](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/v2v/)
- [Mercedes](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mercedes/)
- [BMW](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bmw/)
- [Volkswagen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/volkswagen/)
- [CarPlay](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carplay/)
- [Cadillac](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/cadillac/)
- [Tesla](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tesla/)
- [V2I](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/v2i/)
- [Buick](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/buick/)
- [V2X](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/v2x/)
- [Jaguar](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/jaguar/)
- [Lexus](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/lexus/)
- [OBDII device](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/obdii-device/)
- [CarMD](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/carmd/)
- [disasters](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/disasters/)
- [help](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/help/)
- [Augmented Realty screen](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/augmented-realty-screen/)
- [Leaf](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/leaf/)
- [Octo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/octo/)
- [wejo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/wejo/)
- [Kangaroo](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/kangaroo/)
- [Mexico](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/mexico/)
- [Tokyo Motor Show](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/tokyo-motor-show/)
- [2S2R](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/2s2r/)
- [Bluetooh](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/bluetooh/)
- [iOS 9.1](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/ios-9-1/)
- [AutoPilot](https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/tag/autopilot/)