This “Data Did You Know” item comes from Babcox Media Audience Insights Manager Bruce Kratofil:
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in July was down 11.2% compared to July 2019. While we are closing the shortfall, (VMT was down almost 40% in April) the gains are starting to come more slowly. Traffic was down the most in the Northeast states (-15.4%) while the North Central states were the most improved, down only 9.7%.
Source: Office of Highway Policy Information, Federal Highway Administration
Fleets are prioritizing AI to streamline maintenance, speed up driver workflows and improve risk capture, the study found.
Global vehicle lifecycle management provider Solera Holdings LLC released new research of small fleet owners, operators, and drivers identifying current pain points and future opportunities in the industry.
Among study findings is a priority by fleets to leverage AI to streamline maintenance, speed up driver workflows and improve risk capture.
The automotive aftermarket will likely continue to be a compelling investment target for private equity.
Once consumers use connected services, they are satisfied and likely to resubscribe, an S&P Global Mobility survey found.
The acquisition enables continued investment and growth in hydrogen technologies.
The companies are aiming to empower OEMs to adopt the Uptane Security Framework and address OTA security challenges.
Continental’s cyber-enhanced TCUs are expected to be installed in tens of millions of vehicles over the next few years.
In the survey, 90% of respondents strongly believed autonomous cars should always have a human backup driver.
The automaker is adding ChatGPT to the “Hey Mercedes” MBUX voice assistant.
As the level of vehicle automation increases, consumer desire for autonomous driving decreases.
