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Self-driving shuttle arrives in Sunderland

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:40:34 +0000

The debut of the self-driving Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) aims to revolutionise urban mobility in the city. SAMS, which arrived in Sunderland recently, promises to redefine how residents and visitors navigate the city streets. This autonomous shuttle, set to hit the roads this spring, represents a milestone in Sunderland’s journey towards embracing self-driving technology.... Read more »

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HARMAN looks to ‘democratise automotive connectivity’ with new telematics unit

James Bourne — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:33:31 +0000

MWC HARMAN, the Samsung-owned connected vehicle software provider, has announced the launch of a new telematics control unit (TCU) which leverages Qualcomm connected car technology to ‘democratise the automotive connectivity landscape.’ The HARMAN Ready Connect 5G TCU, which is being showcased this week at MWC 2024, is based on the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen... Read more »

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Samsung wants to connect smart homes with vehicles

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:39:25 +0000

Samsung is collaborating with Hyundai to expand its SmartThings platform to support connected vehicles. The goal is to develop solutions that fully integrate the smart home and connected vehicles for future lifestyles. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3 January to work together over the next few years. The partnership will... Read more »

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TomTom and Microsoft unveil generative AI for connected vehicles

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:22:57 +0000

TomTom has joined forces with Microsoft to bring generative AI to the automotive industry. This collaboration has resulted in the development of a fully-integrated AI-powered conversational assistant that enhances voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems. The AI-powered assistant – a product of TomTom’s expertise combined with Microsoft’s advancements in AI –... Read more »

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Mozilla: Cars are ‘the worst product category’ for data collection

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:43:19 +0000

In an era where technology permeates every facet of our lives, even our trusty automobiles have not been spared from the invasive reach of data collection. A recent study conducted by Mozilla, the renowned nonprofit organisation dedicated to internet privacy, has shed light on the alarming privacy concerns associated with modern cars. Car manufacturers have... Read more »

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San Francisco robotaxis get the green light to operate 24/7

Ryan Daws — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:11:02 +0000

Google’s Waymo and General Motors’ Cruise have both received the green light from California’s regulatory body to implement 24/7 fare-based services for fully driverless rides in San Francisco. The pivotal decision was made by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which voted 3 to 1 in favour of granting the expansion of driverless services for... Read more »

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Waymo announces Austin as its fourth major city

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:13:41 +0000

Waymo, the self-driving technology company under Google’s parent company Alphabet, has officially announced Austin as its fourth major ride-hail city. Austin will be joining the ranks of Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as Waymo continues to expand and accelerate its business. Over the past few months, Waymo’s team has been conducting extensive testing... Read more »

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Cruise robotaxis now run 24/7 in San Francisco

Ryan Daws — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:00:44 +0000

Cruise has announced that it’s now operating 24/7 in San Francisco, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, the wider public is currently only able to use the service in around one-third of the city between 10pm and 5:30am. Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt has promised that this will soon change as Cruise moves closer... Read more »

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DiDi is di-veloping its own robotaxis

Ryan Daws — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:57:19 +0000

Chinese ride-hailing company DiDi Global is collaborating with Chinese carmakers to develop robotaxis. DiDi is developing the robotaxis with multiple car manufacturers, including electric vehicle makers, and is aiming to begin putting them into service by 2025. The company plans for the new vehicles to be domestically produced, with controllable supply chains and key components... Read more »

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Waymo’s vehicles are confused by San Francisco’s fog

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:19:47 +0000

The latest challenge that autonomous vehicles are struggling with is driving in fog. Five of Waymo’s fully driverless vehicles had to pull over by the side of a residential street in San Francisco on Tuesday when they encountered the city’s notoriously dense fog. The incident caused significant traffic issues, as motorists were unable to pass... Read more »

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