• The Future of Infotainment: A Radio-Centric Approach (webinar)

    • 24 March 2021
    • Posted by: Danielle Bagnall
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    A webinar event exploring the nascent hybrid radio market from an automotive industry perspective, drivers of both technical and commercial development, and the current state of play in terms of commercial offerings, operational requirements, component services and [...]
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  • JLR reveals innovative new research

    • 9 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Jaguar Land Rover has showcased some of the new and innovative low and zero emission technologies it is researching at this year’s CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event As well as showing Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-In Hybrid and Mild Hybrid technologies, Jaguar Land Rover’s research engineers have revealed how [...]
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  • SEAT downloads connectivity technology

    • 3 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    SEAT is undertaking an ambitious plan to prioritise in-car connectivity across all of its models, seamlessly bridging the gap between the smartphone and infotainment system, so in today’s increasingly digital world the driver is always connected Several new models, starting with the New Ibiza CONNECT and closely [...]
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  • Gamers to revamp future of mobility

    • 7 August 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Ford Motor Company announced yesterday during Gamescom a competition that challenges video game developers to create solutions for global mobility issues The Ford Smart Mobility Game Challenge, developed with Cologne Game Lab, encourages developers to turn the challenge of integrating different transport modes [...]
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  • UK does not want driverless cars

    • 30 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    A survey by OSV Ltd shows that although the car industry is heading towards an autonomous car revolution, a whopping 75% of the UK population do not want a driverless car The survey also showed that the English were most against driverless cars, with 82% stating that they did not want one  This week the government [...]
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  • Audi reveal new OLED lighting tech

    • 29 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Audi is presenting the next step in its pioneering automotive lighting programme at the IAA in Frankfurt The Vorsprung durch Technik brand is forging ahead with new Matrix OLED lights that open up further creative opportunities for design due to their thin and flat composition and significantly increased [...]
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  • Jeep owners urged to update cars

    • 22 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Security boffins are urging owners of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cars to update their on-board software after hackers were able to take control of a Jeep and disable the engine and brakes before crashing it into a ditch A flaw in FCA’s security for its Uconnect internet-enabled software allows hackers to [...]
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  • Vauxhall 360 captures repair on smartphone

    • 21 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Vauxhall is offering servicing you can see for yourself with VX360°, a programme that allows onsite expert technicians to capture on video recommended repair work and share it with owners immediately via mobile and email Available now as a complimentary extra at participating retailers, VX360° allows Vauxhall [...]
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  • Global automotive market awaits 5G

    • 21 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The world will soon see 5G emerge as a blend of pre-existing technologies such as 2G, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi to allow higher network coverage, availability and density With its key differentiator being greater connectivity, 5G will act as an enabler for autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine and machine-to-infrastructure [...]
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  • £20m backing for driverless cars

    • 20 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The UK government has launched a £20m research and development fund dedicated to boosting driverless car developments Funding will be awarded following a competition to find the bid with the most innovative approach to developing the technology It is hoped the money will make Britain the best place to test the [...]
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