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Autonomous driving is a hot topic at the moment with just about everyone testing various ways of achieving driverless cars. It therefore makes sense for legislators to define what categories and levels of autonomy there are so that vehicles fall into different categories. In no particular order, Ford, Google, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen […]
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Garmin International Inc. announced that it will showcase a range of new infotainment technologies for auto makers at the International CES 2014 (CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show). Designed to minimize distractions behind the wheel, Garmin will present an interactive head-up display (HUD) interface as well as new developments of its K2 infotainment platform to
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With the launch of Sensus Connect, Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reveals an updated on-board infotainment and navigation solutions. Now, Volvo Cars truly offers customers a fully connected experience. The cloud-based services allow drivers to find and pay for parking from their car, discover new restaurants at their destination, stream their favorite music seamlessly and
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At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia Motors America (KMA) brings a collection of new and future technologies highlighting telematics and infotainment, each focused on creating a safer, more dynamic and efficient driving experience, with an eye on the expanding horizon of connected cars. The cornerstone of these new technologies is Kia’s UVO (standing
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Vehicle manufacturers are implementing more and more technology into their products than ever before and as such it comes as no surprise that partnerships with established technology firms are being created left right and centre. Only a couple of days ago, Mercedes-Benz announced their partnership with Pebble to provide a smart watch that links in
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Toyota’s new fuel cell vehicle or FCV has made it’s appearance at this year’s International CES 2014 with an interesting demonstration of how owners could simply plug their car into their home, making use of the fuel-cell to generate power for lights and heating. The Toyota FCV is due to go on sale as soon
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BMW continues their camp videos with new explanations and footage of the carbon fibre used in the construction of both the i3 and i8 vehicles. Carbon fibre is not a new material, but it is more costly to use than alternatives since it requires a more complicated production. As such it has been the reserve
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Intelligent connectivity: At CES Mercedes-Benz gives a glimpse of the future Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership with Pebble Technology Wearable device integration: enhanced vehicle diagnostic awareness and multisensory notifications Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes-Benz has announced a strategic partnership with Pebble Technology in the run-up to the 2014 International CES, the largest consumer electronics show in the world.
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As motorists, we all come across things in the road that obstruct, hinder or just get in the way of our journeys progress. As such, keeping an eye on every single sign, curb and street furnishing is a full time occupation when behind the wheel. So, when you come across a pot-hole that is often
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Latest technological trends in the automotive industry are swaying more and more toward automation. Starting with automatic gearboxes, then automatic everything else, including climate control, seats, mirrors, boot closing mechanisms and so on – manufacturers seemingly find themselves running out of ideas to automate which means that now, the actual driving experience itself is the
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