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Chevrolet Unveils Autonomous Electric Concept Vehicle at Shanghai
Chevrolet unveiled its autonomous electric concept vehicle—the Chevrolet-FNR—at the Shanghai auto show.
IHS Automotive Identifies Consumer Trends for Apps and Technology in New Vehicles
With nearly 2.7 billion smartphones in the hands of global consumers today, and more than 5.5 billion projected by 2018, it’s no surprise that consumers are increasingly more aware of and opportunistic about them integrating seamlessly in their vehicles, according to research from IHS.
Toyota Plans New Manufacturing Plants in Mexico and China
Toyota Motor Corp. says it will build new factories in Mexico and China, ending a self-imposed expansion freeze.
IHS Automotive Partners with HookLogic to Improve Digital Marketing, Vehicle Launch and Incentive Management
IHS Automotive has launched its Integrated Lead and Incentive Management solution, which will offer original equipment manufacturer national sales companies improved web-based lead performance and incentive management.
Delphi-Equipped Audi Drives Itself U.S. Coast-to-Coast
According to automated technology company Delphi Automotive, its first automated drive across North America went well.
Automotive Touch Panel Revenues to Hit $1.5 Billion in 2018, IHS says
Growing global penetration of touch-enabled smart devices and improvements in touch technology are driving demand for automotive touch screens.
Brains and Brawn: A Smart Car with Potent Engineering
In many ways, the microcar saved the fate of the personal automobile in Europe. Automotive resources waned after World War II in the face of massive reconstruction, so manufacturers that focused on affordable autos elected to produce bubble cars (microcars).
Audi Plans Tablet-Sized Controller for Autonomous Vehicles
Automaker Audi says it will go to production with a piloted driving controller that is roughly the size of a tablet computer.
Robots for Humans: Addressing the Engineering Challenges
Artificial intelligence may be able to perform a significant amount of work that humans can do by 2045.
Hyundai Plans Autonomous Vehicles by 2020
Hyundai says it plans to have commercialized autonomous driving capabilities in some of its vehicles by 2020.
Automotive Semiconductor Supplier Rankings Adjusted Based on Further Analysis
Leaders in the automotive semiconductor market experienced exceptional results and growth in 2014, according to an updated analysis from IHS.
IHS Acquires the Business Assets of Dataium
IHS has acquired the business assets of Dataium, which provides business intelligence and analysis to the automotive industry.
Toyota Seeks to Simplify via a Global Platform for Future Vehicles
Toyota unveiled its Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)—a lineup of "lighter, more compact" components that will be used for a new generation of vehicles, reports AutoCar Professional.
High-tech Innovations Drive Concept Auto Tires
Goodyear unveils two concept tires that could change how industry and consumers look at auto tires.
NXP-Freescale Merger Creates Automotive Semiconductor Powerhouse, IHS Says
The recent agreement to merge NXP Semiconductor and Freescale Semiconductor creates a company that would have reached $4 billion in automotive semiconductor revenues in 2014, IHS says. The merged company would, therefore, become the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive market.
Robots Could Guide Firefighters in Low-visibility Conditions
Robots equipped with tactile sensors could serve as guides for firefighters in smoked-filled interiors, enabling first responders to identify objects and obstacles.
Tesla to Address Range Anxiety by Tracking Charging Station Proximity
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla has an upcoming over-the-air software update to its Model S cars. Software Version 6.2 will constantly track the car's proximity to Tesla-dedicated charging stations, range left in the battery based on terrain and other factors.
Cyber Threats and the Wired Vehicle: Cause for Concern?
High-tech, interconnected systems are almost ubiquitous in automobiles.The result is a new arena for cyber warfare, one with the potential to place millions of drivers in the technological crosshairs.
Report Urges Canada to Move on Driverless Cars
A report released by the Conference Board of Canada in January says that Canada needs to move faster to clear the way for driverless cars in order to capitalize on its market potential.
Audi to Introduce Electric SUV in 2018
Automaker Audi says it plans to launch an all-electric SUV in 2018.