Automotive

Paris, France & London, UK — Telefónica is partnering with JCDecaux, a leader  in outdoor communications and self-service bicycles, for the development of a new range of smart machine-to-machine (M2M) based solutions for urban environments. The operator has also announced a deal with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Tesla to provide M2M connectivity for the Tesla Model S in

Gothenburg, Sweden – According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, shipments of wireless M2M modules for security applications in EU27+2 is forecasted to grow from 4.8 million in 2013 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3% to reach 18.7 million in 2018. At the same time, the number

embedded world 2014, Nuremburg, and Ismaning, Germany. February 24, 2014 – Wind River®, a provider of embedded software for intelligent connected systems, is focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and trends and the associated opportunities and challenges at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Mountain View, USA; Stockholm, Sweden and Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. February 24, 2014 – Jasper Wireless, the connected devices platform powering the mobile Internet of Things (IoT), and Telenor Connexion, a leading provider of connected solutions, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to power IoT and machine-to-machine (M2M) services

We are only at the beginning of the machine-to-machine (M2M) revolution, believes Erik Brenneis, director of M2M at Vodafone, who has already seen the number of Vodafone M2M connections grow from 3 million to 14 million over the last four years. This is one of the conclusions of a new video interview on the M2M

Chicago Auto Show, USA. February 12, 2014 – RacoWireless has been chosen to support the new line-up of 4G LTE connected vehicles in the Audi connect® programme. Audi and AT&T made headlines at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by announcing a partnership to provide the first-to-market 4G LTE connected car in the US

Thalwil, Switzerland – Swiss u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, has introduced its next-generation semiconductor technology dedicated to advanced in-dash navigation, emergency call (i.e. eCall / ERA-GLONASS), usage-based insurance (UBI), road-pricing, and stolen vehicle recovery systems.

Detroit, Michigan, USA and Espoo, Finland – Continental, the international automotive supplier, and HERE, a leader in mapping and location services, have announced that their teams will intensify their collaboration in bringing the connected car to life, focusing on Electronic Horizon, future automated driving functionalities and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Las Vegas, NV, USA — The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been notable this year for the number of connected vehicle and automotive announcements. These range from an app that enables drivers connected through the Internet of Things (IoT) to locate and meet their children, to the ability to find a parking space and pay for it

Dallas, Texas, USA, January 6, 2014 – As 4G LTE networks reach more and more people, virtually every car manufacturer is working towards a connected car that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics.

Southfield, Michigan, USA — When it comes to automotive telematics systems, Chinese consumers prefer embedded solutions already installed in their vehicles at the factory. However, according to IHS Automotive, this is set to change, as systems based on consumer electronics (CE) wireless devices, such as smartphones, are predicted to take the lead in the country’s

Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, has been honoured with two prestigious awards for enabling secure connectivity in a benchmark European eCall pilot programme that advances this important technology across the European Union (EU).

New York, USA, 2 December, 2013 – High interest in next-generation in-car technologies among drivers in emerging economies could help shape future demand for sales and provide the automotive industry with a sustained revenue stream, according to a new survey by Accenture.

Los Angeles, California and Overland Park, Kansas, USA – Sprint has announced that its Sprint VelocitySM business unit is entering a second year of operations with expanded capabilities for car manufacturers, including the official automotive debut of Sprint Velocity Connect.

London UK – Telefónica has announced that its German subsidiary has signed a deal with Sparkassen DirektVersicherung to bring the first insurance telematics product to Germany starting this month. The product will offer significant security services and the potential for consumers to save money on their car insurance. It will also encourage safer driving, while at

Altrincham, UK – Kerbing a front wheel of a car on the approach to a roundabout or hitting a pothole creates a similar G-force to a minor crash.  This creates problems for the technologists of black box recorders – whether to set G-force thresholds low, resulting in false reports, or high, thereby missing some crashes.