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US unveils 'V2V' plan for cars to talk to each other
AFP, Published on 14/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - US officials announced a proposal Tuesday to help speed up the adoption of autonomous vehicles by requiring new cars to communicate with each other and "speak the same language."
Technology drive sees 'connected car' link-ups in China
AFP, Published on 27/04/2016
» BEIJING - China has the youngest premium car buyers in the world, and their tech-savvy demand for "connected cars" -- coupled with Communist regulations -- is driving international automakers into the arms of the country's Internet giants.
California proposes rules for self-driving cars
AFP, Published on 17/12/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - California motor vehicle department officials on Wednesday proposed self-driving car regulations that included mandating that a licensed driver be available and able to take the wheel if needed.
Toyota getting in gear with smart cars
AFP, Published on 05/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Toyota on Friday announced plans to invest US$50 million into building artificial intelligence into cars, an indication it could be joining the race to develop driverless vehicles.
China tech firms shake up world's biggest car market
AFP, Published on 22/04/2015
» SHANGHAI - Chinese technology giants Alibaba and Tencent are promising to build the cars of the future, vehicles linked seamlessly to the Internet and offering shopping and navigation help while on the road.
Hackers can get into most 'connected cars'
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» WASHINGTON - Virtually all "connected cars" on the road are vulnerable to hackers who could steal data or gain control of the vehicle, a report from a US senator said Monday.
Ford goes Silicon Valley with new research center
AFP, Published on 23/01/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Ford opened a new research center in Silicon Valley on Thursday, stepping up the company's efforts on connected vehicles, autonomous driving and ways to use big data.
The next big smartphone accessory: your car
AFP, Published on 01/03/2013
» Automobile giants at the world's biggest mobile fair are showing off a new technology that turns a car into a smartphone accessory, allowing a driver to use cutting-edge apps without veering off the road.