VW launches new connected car services
Carmaker Volkswagen is introducing new over-the-air update capabilities for its ID range of cars, saying it’s taking “the next big step towards becoming a software-oriented mobility provider.” From this summer, the brand will regularly send software updates wirelessly to models in its ID range of vehicles which, it says, makes it the first and only […]
Ford adds break-in alerts to European cars
Carmaker Ford has made its smartphone-connected heightened security system, SecuriAlert, available to car owners for the first time. Once activated, SecuriAlert sends a notification to the vehicle owner’s smartphone if it identifies any vehicle activity, including attempts to open doors or gain access with a key, which Ford says provides peace of mind to customers […]
Wejo agrees $1.1bn deal with American acquisition company
Manchester-based connected vehicle data company Wejo is partnering with an acquisition company in a deal that values the company at around £780 million. Wejo will combine with Virtuoso Acquisition Corp on the US$1.1 deal, which it expects to deliver approximately $330m of gross proceeds, including $230m cash contribution from Virtuoso and a $100m fully committed […]
Swedish company cracks underground GPS solution
South of Stockholm, the new Haninge Bus Terminal has been equipped with technology enabling full seamless continuity of GPS-based monitoring underground. The GNSS company Syntony says a GPS signal will no longer be lost when the buses enter the new terminal thanks to its installation of RF Coverage AB deployed SubWAVE Continuous technology in the […]
Global chip shortage to cut global car production
A shortage in the availability of computer chips is predicted to mean 3.9 million fewer vehicles will be built around the world this year. Consultants Alix partners has published its latest forecast on the impact of chip shortages in automotive production, saying it amounts to $110 billion in vehicles (£78 billion) not being produced, which […]
VW planning on-demand vehicle features
Carmaker Volkswagen is planning to include all features in all their cars, but use connected vehicle technology to charge drivers for the ones they use. Top Gear magazine has spoken to the German company which says it plans to have cars “crammed full of tech and features” which the user can turn on and off […]
HORIBA MIRA publishes cybersecurity white paper
The automotive engineering consultancy, HORIBA MIRA has published the first in a series of four industry White Papers that it says will help guide vehicle manufacturers and the tiered automotive supply chain to navigate the systemic changes required to meet the new cybersecurity regulation and standards. It says cybersecurity presents one of the most formidable […]
Panasonic and McAfee team up on vehicle security
Electronics company Panasonic has announced it’s working with anti-virus specialist McAfee to create what they call a Vehicle Security Operation Centre to protect vehicles from cyber security attacks. They say they will enable accurate detection and early response to attacks and help strengthen cybersecurity measures in the automotive industry. Panasonic explains that it has already […]
Data exchange webinar invites you to “meet Convex”
A webinar on Thursday 25th March 2021 is inviting players in the CAV industry to learn more about the organisation Convex, which collaborates across the mobility sector. Convex describes itself as “sitting at the intersection between Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Intelligent Transport Infrastructure, Digitised Freight and Logistics and Mobility-based Services”. It collaborates with different parts […]
FTVG 2020/21 Projects Announced
The Future Transport Visions Group (FTVG) is pleased to announce five projects awarded research funding through the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund. After an engaging few months of workshops and collaboration involving over 50 participants, the FTVG Steering Group has awarded over £18,000 initial funding to five project teams. Participants in each team will spend the […]