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Toyota Recalls Scion xA for Sudden Airbag Blowups
The Scion airbag can electrically short and damage the circuits in the system. This could cause the airbag warning lights to illuminate and the airbag(s) and seat belt pretensioner(s) to become deactivated; or it could cause those systems to inadvertently deploy. These conditions can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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Jaguar Land Rover Vehicles Will Help Cure Motion Sickness?
Future Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be able to tell if you’re feeling unwell and adjust settings to combat motion sickness. This – despite its apparent daftness – might be a good thing for captives of autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Reveals Solar Charging System Technology
Hyundai Motor Group will launch the first generation of this technology into its vehicles after 2019 to help meet global regulations targets and improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Continue reading
Nishitetsu, Toyota to Test Multi-modal Mobility Service
The so-called my route provides shop and event information while allowing users to search, book, and pay for transport, offering a single mobility-focused application with integrated functions, with the aim of supporting smooth movement in Fukuoka City, helping support “the city’s vibrancy.” Continue reading
Posted in economy, electronics, milestones, news analysis, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, Fukuoka City One-day Pass, Ken Zino, multi-modal mobility service, new car reviews, Nishitetsu and Toyota, smart phones
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Volvo Cars and Nvidia Deepen Ties
The agreement deepens the existing collaboration and partnership between Volvo Cars and NVIDIA. Last year, the companies started joint development of advanced systems and software for self-driving cars. Adding advanced 360-degree perception capabilities and a driver-monitoring system, the core computer will help Volvo Cars safely introduce fully autonomous cars. Continue reading
Mahindra, Ford Agree on Connected Car, Powertrain Sharing
Both companies “continue to make progress on the remaining MoUs signed earlier this year. This includes leveraging their respective strengths on product development for India and emerging markets, including co-development of compact SUVs and electric vehicles.” Translation: Ford can’t afford to develop EVs on its own. Continue reading
Gubagoo Announces Virtual Retailing for Auto Dealers to Sell Cars Through Facebook Marketplace
It’s claimed that in less than 30 minutes, customers can build a deal and get approved financing for a vehicle that a dealer has listed on Facebook Marketplace. The buying process is initiated when a person inquires about a vehicle they see on Marketplace by sending a message in Messenger. Once in the conversation, the customer can tap on the “Buy Online” button to calculate payments, value their trade-in, apply rebates, accessories and F&I products, and submit a credit application for online approval – all within Messenger. Continue reading
Ford Selects Wind River Over-the-Air Update Technology
By creating what’s claimed to be the most minimal differential update possible during OTA updates, this approach offers the potential for cost reductions as well as an allegedly better experience for consumers. Continue reading
Posted in autonomous vehicles, customer satisfaction, electronics, engineering
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, connected car, internet of things, Ken Zino, new car reviews, software, Wind River automotive solutions
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Alliance Ventures Invests in Coord, a US Mobility Data Platform
Application programming interface – API – is a set of tools for MAKING software from defined methods of communication between various components. A strong API makes it easier to develop computer instructions by providing separated pieces, which are then put together by the programmer. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, autonomous vehicles, car sharing, electronics, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, Coord, Coord API, Groupe Renault, Ken Zino, Mitsubishi Motors, new car reviews, Nissan Motor Company
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Arizona Picks Intel to Lead Automated Vehicle Safety Institute
Partners include Intel, the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. Continue reading
Critical TechWorks JV with BMW Group and Critical Software
Critical TechWorks represents an addition of unknown importance to the BMW Group’s global innovation network in IT and software development. With increased involvement in the field of digitalization, BMW Group is pursuing its transformation into a mobility-tech company and actively shaping the digital shift in the automotive industry. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive commentary automotive blog, BMW Group Information Management, Critical Software, Critical TechWorks, Ken Zino, mobility-tech company
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Surprise! Bodo Uebber to Leave Daimler Board as Purge Continues
Like all automakers, Daimler is facing the unknown future of mobility, autonomous vehicles and the internet of things. Its problems are complicated by currency valuations and a vulnerable international supply and manufacturing footprint fraught with political issues starting in Germany, and competitors, of course. Continue reading
Autonomous Vehicle Tower of Babble Growing
So, it’s no surprise that Ford Motor is calling for a “Standard Self-Driving Car Language to Communicate Intent.” Think of this as more sophisticated turn signals – perhaps the most underused safety item on current cars and brake lights. Only here the intent is to signal to pedestrians what the car is going to do and to the hapless passengers inside the Autonomous Vehicle, who are literally along for the ride. Continue reading
Potential Performance Improvement in Energy-Dense Batteries Touted by Toyota
Technologies such as cellphones, laptops, and hybrid and electric cars rely on Li-ion batteries, of course. The configuration of such batteries is predominantly a graphite anode and a cobalt-based material cathode. The electrolyte typically consists of an organic electrolyte that is generally flammable and volatile as numerous vehicle and laptop fires can attest. Continue reading →