Study: Hacked Autonomous Cars Would Cause Chaos
A new study suggests that autonomous cars may not only make traffic worse but also cause mass chaos if hacked, according to an Inverse article.
Pothole Detection, Reporting Added to Connected Vehicle Tech
CarVi, the company behind a new AI-powered video driving assistant device, announced “Pothole Detection,” a new feature to its flagship device which notifies of lane departure and impending impact with another car.
Texas to Form Connected and Automated Vehicle Task Force
The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is going to create a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Task Force to become a central point for CAV advancement in Texas.
Safety, Time Savings Top U.S. Drivers’ Wish List for Connected Vehicles
A recent survey of 1,500 U.S. drivers reveals car owners want more sophisticated features in the areas of safety, time savings, maintenance, cost reduction and driving experience from their connected vehicles.
CARSTAR Sponsors H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Boat
CARSTAR announced it will be sponsoring a boat for the fourth annual season in the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane boat racing series.
J.D. Power Teams Up with HARMAN on Connected Driving Experience
J.D. Power and HARMAN have teamed up to provide OEMs with better insight into consumer preferences using connected car data.
Bosch, Mojio Partner to Create Connected Car Services
Bosch has announced a strategic investment in Mojio, a technology platform and SaaS provider for connected cars, as well as an innovation agreement to co-develop a suite of advanced connected car services.
Survey Finds Half of Consumers Connect to the Internet in Their Cars
A survey by Metova indicated that more than half of respondents own a car that connects to the internet – either direct or via phone – while two-thirds said they would switch to a different entertainment service if that service was readily available in their new vehicle.
Cloud-Based Telematics Service Enables Volvo Cars, Trucks to Share Traffic Information with Each Other
Volvo said it developed Connected Safety to send alerts to nearby connected vehicles whenever a driver activates the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.
CCC Launches Connected-Data Exchange
CCC Information Services said it has launched CCC X, “a data exchange that helps convert connected data into actionable insights and makes it available for use across the CCC network.”
