Bosch and TomTom Give Radar Sensors Second Task Making Maps for Autonomous Vehicles
June 7, 2017 – Sensors such as radar and cameras are key components of driver assist systems and are also crucial to the development of autonomous technology. Sensors enable a car to “see” the environment around it, and they’re also starting to serve secondary duty in building more detailed maps that are essential to autonomous driving. Mobileye’s Road Experience […] [Continue Reading]
Why the Auto Industry C-Suite Should Be Nervous about Ford’s New Design Thinking CEO
May 23, 2017 – C3 President Doug Newcomb (right) moderated a panel in San Francisco last September that included new Ford CEO Jim Hackett (second from right). As the auto industry shifts from selling sheet metal to offering a range of mobility services, veteran executives have reason to be anxious about the future of their companies – and their […] [Continue Reading]
Details Emerge on Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan and What It May Mean for Autonomous Cars
May 22, 2017 – As evidenced by an embarrassing moment at the LA Auto Show last year when a prototype Volvo autonomous vehicle carrying LA mayor Eric Garcetti couldn’t collect enough visual data to move forward smoothly, even the most basic aspects of the nation’s roadway infrastructure will need upgrading before fully self-driving cars can be successfully deployed. “We […] [Continue Reading]
Nexar CityStream Uses Smartphones to Crowd-Sourced Mapping Data for Cities and Self-Driving Cars
May 9, 2017 – The battle for autonomous car supremacy is being fought on many fronts and waged with billions spent on sensors, software and artificial intelligence. But essential to self-driving technology is precise and detailed mapping of not only roads but also transportation infrastructure and the vicinity in which autonomous vehicles operate. That’s why money is also being […] [Continue Reading]
GM Offers Bolt EVs Via Maven for Drivers in the Growing Gig Economy
May 5, 2017 – The so-called gig economy is growing, and General Motors wants to provide vehicles to meet the needs of its members. In keeping with the transient nature of this emerging workforce, GM has launched a new service called Maven Gig that offers Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle on a short-term basis for people who need temporary wheels […] [Continue Reading]
Self-Driving Cars Take on Boston’s Bad Drivers
April 27, 2017 – Anyone who has ever driven in Boston knows that the city’s drivers aren’t the most cautious or courteous. And data backs it up: In 2014 and 2015, Allstate insurance ranked Beantown motorists the most likely to have an accident based on the insurance company’s study of claims in the 200 largest U.S. cities. This makes […] [Continue Reading]
Nissan To Provide Data For Mobileye’s Real-Time Mapping Platform
April 26, 2017 – Mapping software is a crucial element of self-driving technology. That’s a major reason Google took an early lead in autonomous car tech and why a trio of German automakers spent $3 billion to purchase the mapping giant HERE. While Google and HERE have teams of dedicated vehicles out mapping the worlds’ roads and their surroundings, […] [Continue Reading]
Jaguar ReRun App Lets F-Type Owners Record and Share Their Driving Highlights
April 24, 2017 – There’s no lack of ways to capture a great drive or hot laps using action cameras, and GoPro cams have become as de rigueur as driving shoes for track-day denizens. Automakers have been getting in on the action-camera craze by either incorporating the technology into cars or integrating GoPros with existing infotainment systems. Chevrolet makes […] [Continue Reading]
Hyundai Bets on Pairing Vehicles with Voice Assistants Via Blue Link
April 18, 2017 – Like other automakers, Hyundai is betting that pairing its vehicles with third-party voice assistants via the Blue Link telematics system will appeal to today’s connected consumers. And the Korean automaker is also wagering that car owners may pay for cloud-based features such as remote access to vehicles and navigation after getting them for free after […] [Continue Reading]