Driverless Vehicles’ Cybersecurity Questioned in New York Times Article
As automakers and technology firms continue their quest to develop a viable autonomous vehicle, digital automotive security experts are trying to figure out how to prevent hackers from penetrating the vehicle’s computer area network (CAN).
Car Brands Form ‘Powerful Bonds’ with Consumers, Marketing Agency Says
When it comes to “brand intimacy,” nobody does it better than the automotive industry. The auto industry ranked No. 1 in a new report by MBLM.
Automotive Artificial Intelligence Sales to Hit $14 Billion by 2025: Report
The market intelligence firm Tractica predicts that sales of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, software and services in the automotive industry will surge from $404 million in 2016 to $14 billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate of 48.3%.
Driverless Vehicles Could Slam Brakes on Accident-Related Lawsuits, Attorney Says
For companies with drivers on the payroll, the shift to fully autonomous vehicles could usher in massive reductions in potential liability, LeClairRyan attorney Peter Hart asserts in a May 19 column for the website Law360.com.
Americans Trust Apple, Google Over Automakers to Build Driverless Vehicles
Americans place slightly more trust in tech giants Apple and Google to develop driverless vehicles than they do in traditional automakers, according to a new survey.
Ford Unveils Auto Industry’s First Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Police Car
The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is the second of 13 new electric vehicles that the automaker plans to introduce in the next five years.
Bosch, Daimler Aim to Develop ‘Production-Ready’ Driverless System
Bosch and Daimler have inked a development agreement to bring fully automated and driverless technology to the roads by the beginning of the next decade, the companies said.
Tesla Offering Customized Auto Insurance to Customers in Asia
A Tesla executive said the company is bundling auto insurance with its vehicles in Asia, in an effort to capitalize on the savings associated with its Autopilot driver-assist technology.
KPMG Survey: Auto Execs Say 1 Connected Car Generates 10 Times More Revenue than a Conventional Vehicle
No longer defined by its utility, the experience cars provide to drivers and passengers opens a pipeline for new revenue streams and business services that KPMG projects could top $1 trillion in the next decade.
Ford Adding Electrified F-150, Mustang, Transit by 2020 in Major EV Push
The moves are part of a $4.5 billion investment in electrified vehicles by 2020, plans that are part of the company’s expansion to become an “auto and a mobility company,” including leading in electrified and autonomous vehicles and providing new mobility solutions.
