FCC opens rulemaking to study ‘connected car stalking’
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Monday that it is launching a formal proceeding to study ways to prevent abusers from using car connectivity tools to harass domestic violence survivors. The agency said it has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking which will home in on how to make sure automakers and wireless service providers are moving […]
Highways Voices hears about real-time road condition data using existing car sensors with Tactile Mobility
Sometimes at Highways News, a company pitches for an article or podcast interview that is so intriguing, we just say yes to find out more. Tactile Mobility is one such company, delivering enhanced road data using existing technologies found throughout our cars, utilising AI and sensors to map out road conditions, forecast changes in roadway friction […]
US government investigates Chinese cars for security risks
The American Government is looking into threats foreign-made connected cars could have on the country’s security, pointing to an “acute and persistent threat” from China. The Department of Commerce has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment to inform the potential development of regulations to secure and safeguard the Information and […]
American regulators consider connected car rules to protect abused people
The agency US Federal Communications Commission is considering introducing safeguards to stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through connected vehicles. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking other commissioners to start the process of drawing up new regulations. The FCC says her proposal would examine how the agency can use existing law to ensure car manufacturers […]
Cisco and TELUS work on carmaker revenue opportunities through connectivity
Digital company Cisco and communications firm TELUS are launching new 5G capabilities in North America to serve Internet of Things use cases across industry verticals, with a focus on connected cars. The network will serve as a foundation to support drive testing by a major North American automotive manufacturer’s 5G Connected Car, while setting the […]
TTF’s Connected Vehicle Working Group reminds local authorities of free-to-use data and gives updates on communications and new sources
Local Authorities and the supply chain have been updated about the latest advancements in Connected Vehicle technology at a Transport Technology Forum webinar, as they were reminded that data is available here-and-now and free to access. The comments at the Connected Vehicle Working Group were made by INRIX Director Dominic Paulo, who explained how they […]
Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT into its vehicles
German vehicle maker Volkswagen is presenting the first vehicles in which the artificial-intelligence-based chatbot ChatGPT is integrated into its IDA voice assistant. It says that in future, customers will have “seamless access to the constantly growing artificial intelligence database in all Volkswagen models equipped with the IDA voice assistant and have researched content read out […]
Samsung and Hyundai partner to connect homes with cars
Samsung Electronics has announced a collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group to expand its SmartThings platform to support connected cars, including electric vehicles. The two companies will work together for the next-generation smart home to connect Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, to develop the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services as well as […]
BlackBerry names new CEO but won’t float its IoT division as separate business
The software and security services company BlackBerry has appointed John J. Giamatteo as its new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr Giamatteo has served as the President of BlackBerry’s Cybersecurity business unit since October 2021. The company explains he has more than 30 years of experience with global […]
TTF showcases near-to-market connected vehicle solutions
The Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle Working Group has undertaken the latest in its series of demonstrations of cutting-edge near-to-market solutions. A group of specially-invited senior decision makers from the Department for Transport, National Highways and Local Authorities attended a day at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground. From being guided to the event car park via […]
