Tweaked Laser Pointer Can Bring Self-Driving Car to a Halt
Scientist proves point that self-driving cars’ reliance on laser-ranging systems make them susceptible to hacking.
Toyota to Invest $50 Million in Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Automaker will put $50 million over the next five years toward the research and development of intelligent vehicle and mobility technologies.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Issues Recall to Protect Vehicles Against Hacking
Recall involves updating software in approximately 7,810 U.S.-market SUVs equipped with certain radios and is designed to protect connected vehicles from “remote manipulation.”
NASTF Panel to Address Vehicle Cybersecurity, Auto Repair
Panelists will be confirmed soon for this session.
Poll Finds In-Car Technology Arms Race Leaves More Than Four in Ten Consumers Feeling Automakers Offer Too Much
More education and fewer options needed, as safety features shine and those competing with consumer electronics falter
J.D. Power Report Finds Automakers Are Spending Billions on Technologies Many Consumers Don’t Use
The report finds that at least 20 percent of new-vehicle owners have never used 16 of the 33 technology features measured.
Novelis Unveils New High-Strength Aluminum Alloy for Automotive Industry
The new alloy series will offer a significant weight reduction when compared to current high-strength steels in the marketplace.
Strategy Analytics: First Wireless Electric Car Charging System Could Appear by 2017
Wireless charging systems are currently being developed to make the charging experience more convenient for consumers and to encourage them to recharge their vehicles more often.
New Survey Finds Nearly 80 Percent of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be a Frequent Problem in the Near Future
Awareness of the recent Jeep Cherokee hacking incident is very high, and nearly half of respondents said they will keep this event in mind when buying or leasing their next car.
Google’s Self-Driving Car Gets Rear-Ended, Again
The accident marks the fourteenth time since 2009 that a Google self-driving vehicle has been involved in a collision.
Denmark First Country in the World to Use Real-Time Traffic Data Across an Entire Road Network
The Danish Road Directorate will now be able to more effectively monitor traffic flow and gridlock across its entire national road network.
NABR to Present Two Variable Rate System Workshops in Texas
“It’s Now or Never! Calculate and Collect Market-Based Labor Rates Using the Variable Rate System” will be held July 15th in Austin and July 16th in San Antonio.