Waze in-built into car for first time
The Google-owned crowd-sourced navigation app Waze is being added automatically to cars with Google built-in. The new in-built app is rolled out on selected Renault vehicles, with drivers having all Waze real-time routing, navigation and alerts, plus settings, preferences and saved places, built into their car display. “As more drivers engage with in-car platforms, Waze […]
Renault and Google strengthen connected vehicle partnership
Renault Group and Google have announced an expanded partnership aimed at designing and delivering the digital architecture for the “Software Defined Vehicle” (SDV) and accelerating the group’s digitalisation. The two partners say they will develop a set of onboard and offboard software components that are dedicated to the SDV and will grow synergies and use […]
Qualcomm and Renault to work with Google to design a “rich and immersive in-vehicle experience” for Renault’s next-generation electric vehicle
Renault Group has announced it will utilise the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies to power what they say is the vehicle’s technically advanced infotainment system, which comprises portrait-sized touchscreen infotainment displays audiovisual and navigational functions— bringing ease of use and comfort to drivers and passengers. ERTICO Network reports that the ITS […]
50% of drivers say they would be willing to change their journeys to reduce pollution, says new survey
More than half of drivers would be willing to take a detour if it meant reducing pollution outside of schools, according to a new survey conducted by Renault. The survey, which involved 2,000 motorists nationwide also revealed that of those drivers whose regular commute involves driving by a school, more than a third said they […]
Renault completes driverless car project in France
Renault has announced it’s completed what it calls a “ground-breaking” three-year research project in France exploring and understanding the technology required and conditions needed for autonomous vehicles to work away from built-up urban areas. The trial was made up of two key experiments, including one completed using a specially developed autonomous Renault ZOE. Starting in […]
