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Telematics And The Future Of The Automotive Aftermarket: Why ‘Connected’ Isn’t Enough

Robert Stevens, director of garage networks and technology at Groupauto International, described one possible scenario, during a Sept. 12 presentation at Automechanika Frankfurt.

AT&T And HARMAN Launch Advanced Connected Car Device 

Starting this week, you can turn just about any car into a state-of-the-art connected car, according to HARMAN.

Consumer In-Vehicle Internet Connectivity On The Rise

Recent survey results from Metova, a global provider of mobile, connected car, connected home and IoT solutions, revealed that more than half of respondents own a car that connects to the internet — either directly or via their phone.

From AMN Global: ZF, HELLA, NVIDIA Partner To Increase Safety Of Self-Driving Vehicles

Using the NVIDIA DRIVE PX AI platform, the partnership aims to produce the highest New Car Assessment Program safety ratings for passenger cars, while also addressing commercial vehicle and off-highway applications.

FTC And NHTSA Hold Joint Workshop On Connected Cars

The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy. During the discussions, the panelists weighed the benefits of self-driving technologies against the potential risks.

The New Aftermarket Reality: Road Ahead Requires Collaboration, Shared Vision And Planning For The Connected Aftermarket

As advanced technologies and the increased complexity of vehicles change “business as usual” in the automotive aftermarket, new strategies are needed for the industry’s continued growth and success, says Bill Long, AASA president and chief operating officer.

Car Connectivity Consortium Elects Mahfuzur Rahman Of Samsung As Its President

Mahfuzur will serve on the CCC board alongside representatives from General Motors, Volkswagen, Daimler, RealVNC, HTC, PSA, Honda, LG Electronics, Hyundai, Alpine, Toyota and Panasonic.

Verizon Expands Hum Lineup; Aims To Make Driving Safer, Smarter And More Connected

Hum customers can now choose between three options, including the premium HumX service, which includes a brand-new Wi-Fi hot spot capability, premium hardware and a new mobile app.

KPMG Survey: Auto Execs Say 1 Connected Car Generates 10 Times More Revenue Than A Conventional Vehicle

Auto execs say measuring market share in car units sold is an outdated metric.

Meineke Car Care Centers At The Crossroads Of Connected Cars And Consumers

Over the past two years, Meineke says it has developed a broad technology platform to empower its network of car care centers to become the first in the maintenance and repair category to offer a seamless integration of car, driver and car care partner.

Voyomotive Joins SAS’s Partner Program for Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics

This agreement with SAS will help Voyomotive bring world-class vehicle data analytics to vehicle owners, auto parts manufacturers, car service providers and OEMs.