Sept. 1, 2026 Azim Eskandarian joins the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Share this story For contributions to Virginia’s engineering education system and pioneering research that shaped the intelligent vehicle industry, the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine recently inducted Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., the Alice T. and William H. Goodwin Jr. Dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, as a member. “It’s an honor to join an organization like VASEM, which does so much good in the commonwealth through its rigorous analytical, technical and scientific support to inform policy on issues that affect us all,” Eskandarian said. “I look forward to serving with fellow members and the positive impact we can make on STEM education and research discovery in Virginia.” Eskandarian’s research has led to innovations like unobtrusive drowsy driver detection, AI-assisted navigation of unpredictable spaces and intelligent and connected autonomous vehicles’ safety. Through this work, his lab developed cooperative perception methods and artificial intelligence techniques that allow connected autonomous vehicles to safely plan trajectories through complex, non-signalized intersections, highway segments, and pedestrian safety areas, among others. Eskandarian’s leadership in developing safe control algorithms for connected-vehicle platoons operating under sensor failure conditions earned him the 2021 Vincent Bendix Automotive Electronics Engineering Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers (also known as the SAE). Before joining the VCU College of Engineering, Eskandarian served as department head of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, leading one of the five largest programs of its kind in the nation. His focus on experiential learning and expansion of interdisciplinary initiatives like the SAE Formula One project at VCU, the SAE Solar Car Project at Virginia Tech and the multiyear AutoDrive autonomous driving challenge maintained a focus on equipping students with a skillset that makes them immediately employable after graduation. His service
Sep 1, 2026 · via news.vcu.edu
XPeng The sky’s the limit with connected vehicles The adoption of advanced AI and connectivity services has meant cars are now essentially networks on wheels, and manufacturer XPeng is aiming to create networks on the ground and in the air Cars. They used to be really simple. They were vehicles that you drove from A to B. You turned the key, and away you went until you needed petrol. You filled up and kept driving. For entertainment, you listened to the radio, cassette, CD or eight-track. You got your car serviced. Engine oiled, tuned. Really simple. But now? It’s a very different story. Here are just some of the recent comments that have been made about the latest version of cars by technology leaders. A new “computing space”. A new “paradigm for transport”. A machine “you can have a natural conversation with”. And even a “special kind of robot” in a world “where screens are the new horsepower”. Interestingly, the latter comment was made by a very senior research scientist at a mobile processor developer, and while one could argue how fanciful the proposition is, it is a revelation of just how connected the robotics, automotive, connectivity and IT industries are and will be. Not only is a car now a network on wheels, but it’s also a hub of an array of information, entertainment, AI, navigation, safety and even driving applications. Oh, and potentially able to fly – something that will likely be made possible by the XPeng brand. It may actually be a little unfair to simply describe Guangzhou-based XPeng, founded in 2014, as a car company. From the perspective of actual products, the company regards itself as working in the field of intelligent mobility with the mission of exploiting the full potential of mobility from vehicles on
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Find an electric vehicle chargepoint LEVI Project new EV chargepoints Register your interest We want to hear from you on where new EV chargepoints should be provided in the future, particularly on-street locations. Suggestions will be shared with Connected Kerb and considered when opportunities for additional sites come forward. In January 2026, North Northamptonshire Council awarded Connected Kerb a contract to deliver a cutting-edge Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) network across our towns and villages. This major initiative is supported by £2.9 million in grant funding from UK Government, alongside a multi-million-pound investment from Connected Kerb. Together, we are creating a future-ready charging network that will see over 1,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets installed over the next three to five years. The project aims to make EV charging accessible for everyone, particularly the 30% of households without private off-street parking. We are also installing replacement or new chargepoints in around 20 council car parks, including accessible bays designed to meet diverse needs. By investing now, we are giving residents and businesses the confidence to make the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles, supported by an EV charging network close to home that is easy to use, accessible, reliable, and convenient. Connected Kerb brings competitive pricing and smart charging technology. This means that EV drivers can take advantage of off-peak charging when electricity is cheaper and cleaner, saving money while reducing carbon emissions. Connected Kerb were named ZapMap’s Best EV Charging Network 2026 for On-Street and Destination Charging. What are Connected Kerb delivering Connected Kerb design and manufacture their own EV chargepoints. The Chameleon dual socket (pictured) will be the main unit installed in North Northamptonshire. This will involve a mix of 7kW dual socket and 22kW EV chargepoints across more than 320 sites in towns and villages in the area.
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This report looks at the connected car market from an IoT perspective. The report analyzes key trends in the connected car market, including changing architectures, hybrid connectivity, and the emergence of the eSIM as a key enabler. Email Article All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address. All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon. Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe. The Analyst Team Andrew Brown Follow Analyst Practice Lead, IoT Andrew Brown is an industry expert on enterprise mobility and the IoT, with 25 years’ experience providing consulting and advisory services in IT market research, with a specialist focus on enterprise, IoT, mobility, connectivity, B2B, AI, security, and wireless networks. In addition to managing a team of analysts that advises on all aspects of the IoT ecosystem, Andrew spends his time helping network service providers, device vendors, regulators, and many other vendors understand the implications and opportunities presented by the growing IoT space. Andrew joined Omdia from Strategy Analytics, where he worked for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked at IDC for a decade. He also worked for Lucas Automotive GmbH in Germany as a market analyst. He gained a joint honors degree in marketing and German from Lancaster University in the UK. More Content By Andrew Brown Alexander Thompson Follow Analyst Senior Analyst Alexander Thompson is a Senior Analyst at Omdia, where his main responsibility is forecasting and carrying out research in IoT topics, including connectivity. Alex was previously working as a Senior Analyst in consumer entertainment in the Media and Entertainment team at Omdia, covering esports and working on a consulting project encompassing the entire global
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A sub-$30,000 EV truck war is taking shape as Slate and Ford race to put a new electric pickup within reach of buyers priced out of the segment. On today’s episode of CBT Live, CBT News Correspondent Jason Becknell updates the head-to-head matchup between the Slate Truck, backed by Jeff Bezos, and Ford’s upcoming Fathom. “Affordability is a big issue we’ve been tracking. You know, the average cost of a new car now tops $50,000,” Becknell said. “I feel like some of the automakers are paying attention to that with some new electric trucks under $30,000.” With the Slate arriving first, landing in the fourth quarter of 2026 at a starting price of $24,950, it was originally pitched at under $20,000 before the federal tax credit went away. The truck comes in one color, slate gray, and skips an infotainment system, radio, speakers, and power windows in favor of hand-crank windows. Slate plans to sell roughly 200 aftermarket accessories so buyers can customize the truck after delivery, and the company is selling direct-to-consumer rather than through a dealer network. Meanwhile, Ford’s Fathom won’t arrive until 2027 at the earliest, starting at $28,350, roughly $3,400 more than the Slate. The automaker is calling it its “Model T moment” because it rides on Ford’s new Universal EV Platform, built to lower manufacturing costs after Ford struggled to turn a profit on the F-150 Lightning, which was built on the existing F-150 platform. Specs on range, charging time and horsepower have yet to be released, but the Fathom will be sold through Ford’s existing dealer network, giving buyers access to service and support that the direct-to-consumer Slate won’t offer. Although Slate has been upfront that its truck is intentionally minimalist, Ford has not yet disclosed the details of the Fathom’s base trim, leaving
Sep 1, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Shift into a Different Gear: Modern Vehicle Technology and Road Awareness A driver approaches an unfamiliar highway interchange. He is following road signs, but he is also changing his playlist while monitoring surrounding traffic at the same time. He never sees the car changing lanes beside him until it's too late and he has no stopping distance to rescue himself. Automotive sellers enjoy featuring multi-screen setups, real-time telemetry, streaming audio, and digital assistance, turning the whole driving environment into something that more resembles the cockpit of a high-tech spaceship than an SUV. But professional David Van Sant notes that while connected systems can be helpful, drivers are still managing these features alongside their number one responsibility: maintaining awareness of traffic and speed to avoid any accidents. Connected Vehicle Technology and Multi-tasking on the Road Today, vehicles incorporate extensive touchscreens, digital controls, and heads-up displays that tend to push information right into the driver's line of sight. These digital features streamline navigation, adjust climate, and bring performance metrics right to the driver's attention. And while many of them are convenient, navigating complex menus introduces a number of visual and manual demands in addition to driving. Consider any standard driving scenario on a busy highway. A driver must process GPS directions, monitor digital rearview camera feeds, and track surrounding traffic all at once. On top of that, secondary demands such as speed adjustments and road conditions can divide a driver's attention even further, which can interfere with reaction times to sudden braking or unexpected lane shifts. The results can be a challenge even for a seasoned driver. The Many Dangers of Distracted Driving Safety research tends to place driver distractions into one of three different categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. Visual distractions take attention off the roadway; manual distractions occur when hands
Sep 1, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
I didn't realize it until I was a few months into using Android Auto, but just like Android, the in-car operating system offers a host of developer options. Of course, not all the Android Auto settings in this hidden menu are useful to the average user, but several add welcome quality-of-life features to my Android Auto experience. For example, while I don't need to pull debug logs or collect GPS data, I've found settings like increasing my in-car display's resolution, enabling Unknown Sources, and turning off wireless Android Auto (in certain situations) can be very useful. To access these lesser-known settings, you need to enable Android Auto's developer options Once you've done this once, you won't need to do it again The first thing you need to do is turn on Android Auto's Developer Settings. To do that with My Pixel 10 Pro, I followed these steps: - Open the Settings app on your Android phone. - Navigate to Connected Devices (the second option), then Connection Preferences. - Tap on Android Auto. - Scroll down and tap Version until Developer Settings are enabled (you'll see a notification that you have only three taps left when you're close). After following the above steps, Android Auto's Developer Settings should now be available when you tap the Three-line button in Android Auto's settings. Android Auto doesn't always automatically select your in-car infotainment system's actual display resolution Turning up your car's resolution can make the screen look sharper In most cases, Android Auto is great at determining your vehicle's display resolution, but not always. For example, Android Auto set my Ioniq 5's screen to 720p, so when I turned the resolution up to 1080p, it looked noticeably sharper. If you set a resolution your display doesn't support, the screen flashes black and, in most
Sep 1, 2026 · via xda-developers.com
Who owns your car's data? Rep. Neal Dunn's REPAIR Act targets rising repair costs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For Andrew Marquis, fixing cars has been a passion since he was a kid turning wrenches in his driveway. But a decade after opening Koala Automotive Repair in Tallahassee, he finds himself up against an obstacle no socket wrench can loosen: digital lockouts programmed directly into modern automobiles. Today’s vehicles are essentially computers on wheels, generating vast streams of diagnostic data governed by software modules. When those systems malfunction, independent mechanics like Marquis are increasingly finding themselves locked out from the factory software required to perform basic reprogramming or complex repairs. “Every car is a different puzzle. So every time it comes in, it's never the exact same thing as before,” Marquis said. “Occasionally when we need to program something, some type of module, some type of specialized something, we won't have access to the software that we need to do the task. It's a dealer only. We'll have to send people to the dealership.” That digital barrier is driving a wedge into the automotive service industry. Independent repair shop owners, trade groups, and used car dealers contend that automaker restrictions stifle free-market competition, inflating costs for vehicle owners and forcing local garages to turn away steady work. Meanwhile, original equipment manufacturers maintain that keeping system access strictly controlled is vital to maintaining vehicle cybersecurity and passenger safety. Staying competitive in an era of connected vehicles requires an ongoing, capital-intensive investment in specialized diagnostic equipment. Independent technicians must continually buy updated scan tools and purchase recurring software subscriptions simply to keep up with annual model changes. “I feel like every few years we're having to upgrade, it's not cheap,” Marquis said. “These scan tools are thousands and thousands of dollars. And then you
Aug 31, 2026 · via fox49.tv
ICE expands vehicle surveillance capabilities with forensics platform, covert GPS trackers U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving to maintain two complementary technologies capable of reconstructing where vehicles have been and following where they go. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced that it intends to renew its existing Berla iVe vehicle forensics platform, which can recover navigation histories, GPS track logs and information left behind by phones connected to vehicle infotainment systems. A day later, HSI posted another sole-source procurement notice for “specialized devices” from Ensurity Mobile Corp., the company that supplied its Technical Operations Unit with hundreds of covert GPS tracking devices last year. The two procurements illuminate different sides of vehicle surveillance. Berla iVe allows investigators who have lawfully obtained access to a vehicle to examine the digital history stored inside it. Ensurity’s trackers allow investigators, acting under applicable legal authority, to follow a vehicle over time without maintaining a surveillance team continuously behind it. HSI’s Office of Acquisition said in its August 28 notice that Berla Corporation of Annapolis, Maryland, is the only reasonably available source for renewal of the agency’s existing iVe hardware and software. The notice does not disclose the anticipated value, number of licenses or which HSI offices use the platform. Modern infotainment and telematics systems can retain considerably more information than radio settings. Depending on the vehicle, Berla says iVe can recover recent destinations, navigation histories, saved locations and timestamped GPS track logs. Vehicle systems can also retain records associated with doors, lights and other events and identify phones and devices connected through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB. Where information has been synchronized with the vehicle, investigators may recover contact lists, call logs and SMS messages. Some systems also retain where the vehicle was when a particular Bluetooth device connected. That does not mean
Aug 31, 2026 · via biometricupdate.com
Tony Nguyen's 4Runner disappeared from a parking lot, but his Reviver digital license plate helped make sure it didn't stay gone for long LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California resident Tony Nguyen stepped inside a hardware store for less than five minutes and came back outside to find his customized Toyota 4Runner missing from the store's parking lot. "I was thinking, okay, I parked it right close to the store entrance, and I was kind of in disbelief," he said. "I'm like, this car has all these security features, how would it have gotten stolen?" But it had. Two individuals made off with Nguyen's prized 4Runner and quickly jumped on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles County. "Your heart sinks into your gut when you notice or realize that, hey, your vehicle's been stolen," Nguyen said. "For people like me, where we modify our cars and enjoy our cars on a daily basis, it's heart-wrenching. You know, like, you feel like you've been violated." Immediately, Nguyen called law enforcement to file a report. He then pulled up the app for his Reviver RPLATE, a digital, connected license plate that he's had installed on his vehicle for years. Nguyen activated Reviver's "Stolen" feature and waited. Meanwhile, as the suspects fled down the freeway, Reviver confirmed the report with authorities and enabled the vehicle's digital RPLATE to display the word "STOLEN" in big bold letters for all to see. The suspects had no idea. However, the message alerted nearby drivers, who made several phone calls to California Highway Patrol (CHP). "CHP ended up stopping these guys before they even managed to switch freeways," according to Nguyen. Less than an hour after Nguyen put the call out to authorities, he was reunited with his 4Runner. "It was just amazing because, you know,
Aug 31, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Cars don’t run on hardware anymore, not really. They run on code, and someone has to write, test, and glue that code together across a dozen different systems without missing a launch date. So who’s actually doing that work well right now? Five names below, starting with the one that shows up most often in production vehicles. Why System Integrators Matter Now What buyers actually check Nobody builds everything in-house anymore — that ship sailed years ago. OEMs lean on outside teams to bridge legacy IT, embedded code, and whatever AI tooling actually works this quarter. Before signing anything, most of them ask the same handful of questions: - Can you prove an ASPICE and ISO 26262 track record, or just talk about it? - Have your people touched cloud, embedded and cybersecurity work, or only one of those? - Do you have global delivery and local automotive people who know the regulations? - Does your portfolio actually include infotainment, ADAS, connected services — together? Obvious stuff, on paper. Plenty of shortlists still get built on logo recognition instead. Companies Worth Watching in 2026 DXC Technology Eight of the ten biggest automakers already run software DXC built. That’s the number worth sitting with for a second. The company covers the whole software-defined vehicle lifecycle (cockpits, connected mobility, autonomous stacks, validation) and its AMBER platform handles fleet-scale data without drowning engineering teams in raw sensor logs. There’s also a Scuderia Ferrari tie-in, building driver interfaces for the F1 team, which says something about how far this practice reaches past ordinary back-office IT. Worth a look at what else sits under that umbrella: https://dxc.com/industries/automotive Elektrobit Erlangen-based, now part of Continental, and honestly not chasing headlines the way some competitors do. Elektrobit has written embedded software for ECUs and infotainment units for three
Aug 31, 2026 · via speedwaymedia.com
Android Auto Features That Can Make Long Drives Easier Cruising on the open road for long periods of time can be quite freeing, but a trip can sour quickly if you're not actually ready to go. Whether you're driving the distance for work or for pleasure, it still helps to be prepared, and something like Android Auto can be quite useful. With an easy-to-navigate interface, real-time navigation via GPS, and access to Google Assistant or Gemini, Google's driving UI can be rather useful for vehicles that support it. Useful as it can be, there are ways to get even more from it if you know the right features, and this can be especially true for long drives. Navigating the settings of Android Auto can unveil a world of possibilities — including enabling a mode that may be easier on the eyes, silencing pesky messages, and even accessing certain content without an internet connection. Voice controls can also be a big help during a long drive, and you even have ways to expand its features thanks to third-party apps. We'll take you through the steps while also giving a bit of insight into how these features can help during a drive. So here are some features to check out if you're planning to go the distance with Android Auto. Night mode Long drives can often mean long hours, and having your infotainment system display information that's easier for your eyes to read can help keep your odometer spinning. With Android Auto, both day and night modes are available so that drivers can better see the information they're attempting to access while also providing a more uniform experience. Some may also just prefer the aesthetics that a dark/night mode can provide. However, while newer vehicles may automatically switch between these modes, the
Aug 31, 2026 · via bgr.com
From Machines to Intelligent Platforms: How software is redefining the Car ownership experience Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles CTO Sven Patuschka writes how software-defined vehicles could reshape car ownership in India. He looks at the growing role of AI, ADAS, connected systems and digital features, and why cars may continue to improve long after they leave the showroom. For more than a century, the relationship between a car and its owner was relatively straightforward. The car was perceived as a symbol of power, speed and conquest, where the thrill of acceleration and the roar of the engine defined its emotional appeal. A vehicle was defined by its mechanical engineering, performance, design and build quality. Once it left the showroom, its fundamental capabilities remained largely unchanged. It could be maintained and repaired, but the product itself was essentially fixed. That relationship is now changing. The industry is entering the era of a software-driven, connected platform. Ride, handling and perceived quality remain essential, but they are the price of entry, not the point of difference. The emergence of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) represents a fundamental shift in how vehicles are designed, developed and experienced. In an SDV, taking delivery of the vehicle is no longer necessarily the end of product development. It can be the beginning of an ownership journey in which the vehicle continues to receive improvements, new capabilities and more personalised experiences and evolves into a companion that understands, responds, adapts and delights, not merely a machine that carries them from one place to another. This shift is particularly relevant for India. As one of the most digitally fluent societies on Earth, Indian consumers are increasingly comfortable with digital experiences and expect the same ease and personalisation from the products they use every day. The younger generations, in particular, value journeys
Aug 31, 2026 · via news9live.com
[PRNewswire] YFORE Launches Mass-Produced Anti-Pinch Sensors -- Tier-1 Supplier Delivers Advanced Safety Technology for Smart Vehicles SUWANEE, Ga. Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire=YONHAP/ -- Global Tier-1 supplier YFORE Technology officially commissioned its Suwanee, Georgia facility, showcasing its market-validated Anti-Pinch Sensor solutions. Leveraging near-shore manufacturing, YFORE delivers automotive-grade, highly responsive closure sensing systems directly to North American OEMs in full compliance with regional safety standards. Pioneering Anti-Pinch Design: Eliminating Vehicle Closure Risks As power side doors, powered frunks, and smart liftgates become mainstream on intelligent vehicles, YFORE's anti-pinch technology elevates closure safety with real-time, millisecond-level tactile protection: - Ultra-Fast Tactile Response: Driven by proprietary touch algorithms and a rapid 5ms detection cycle, the sensor detects physical contact instantaneously. It works seamlessly with latch controllers to trigger immediate door reversal or abort cinching, creating dual-layer protection combined with vehicle motor torque feedback. - Zero-Blind-Spot Integration: Engineered for seamless aerodynamic and structural fit, the flexible sensing strips eliminate blind zones across entire sealing edges of power side doors, frunks, and liftgates, with compact ECUs embedded directly within door inner panels. - Automotive-Grade Reliability & CAN FD: Delivering an Activation Success Rate >99.9% and a False Trigger Rate <0.5%, the IP67-rated system withstands extreme weather, car washes, and temperature shifts. It supports conventional hardwiring, high-speed CAN FD communication, and OTA software updates for continuous diagnostic refinement. By combining tactile sensitivity with near-shore manufacturing agility, YFORE reinforces occupant safety across next-generation software-defined and intelligent vehicle architectures. About YFORE YFORE is a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier dedicated to driving the future of intelligent mobility. Partnering with more than 30 leading automotive OEMs worldwide, YFORE delivers high-performance, automotive-grade solutions across Intelligent Access, Intelligent Mirror and Intelligent Sensing systems. With operational footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, YFORE combines global engineering depth with local execution to
Aug 31, 2026 · via en.yna.co.kr
- The new rules provide size exemptions for radar, cameras and V2X antennas, creating more design space for autonomous-driving and vehicle-road coordination hardware. - The new standard will be phased in from July 2027. China has issued a new mandatory national standard on vehicle exterior dimensions, easing protrusion limits for smart-vehicle components such as radar, cameras and V2X antennas. The change will give automakers more room to install autonomous-driving perception and communication hardware, reducing conflicts between new technologies and traditional vehicle-dimension rules. China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday that it had approved the mandatory national standard GB 1589-2026. The standard sets limits on the exterior dimensions, axle loads and masses of motor vehicles, trailers and combination vehicles. It will take effect on July 1, 2027. The new rules establish dimension exemptions for sensing and communication components such as radar, cameras and V2X antennas to accommodate blind-spot monitoring, autonomous-driving perception and vehicle-road coordination. The components can also be used for beyond-line-of-sight safety communications. The revision does not amount to a blanket increase in vehicle length and width limits, but instead provides targeted exemptions for specific smart-vehicle hardware. The new standard also creates more structural design room for commercial new energy vehicles (NEVs). For single axles fitted with single tires on each side, the maximum permissible axle load will rise from 7,000 kilograms to 8,000 kilograms. The regulator said the adjustment would help alleviate front-axle overloading caused by concentrated battery loads and give commercial NEVs greater flexibility in axle-load distribution and structural layout. The rules also define streamlined semi-trailer tractors and streamlined articulated vehicles for the first time, setting the length limit for the latter at 18.1 meters to support the development of low-drag vehicles. For articulated vehicles carrying 45-foot containers, the length limit will rise from 17.1
Aug 31, 2026 · via cnevpost.com
A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic fuse controlling LED lights, and a software update distributed last month already fixed the overheating issue. A long as Electrek has existed, media has loved to make a big deal out of any time the word “fire” is mentioned anywhere near an electric car. Despite that gas cars catch fire at a drastically higher rate than EVs, media pays inordinate attention to single anomalous incidents with EVs and completely ignores the 200,000 gas car fires in the US per year. And so, here we are again, with Lucid issuing a recall, labeled “Fire Risk Warning,” for 27,185 Lucid Air vehicles from model year 2022-2026. The recall is accompanied by a warning for owners to park outside until the fix can be applied. And of course, most headlines are going with that – Lucids have a fire risk, you better park outside because oooh, these newfangled devices are just sooo scawwy. It’s a problem with exterior lights, nothing EV-related But the problem probably isn’t what you think it is. What Lucid found is that the software for low-voltage exterior lighting – which is to say, exterior LEDs – didn’t properly protect against overcurrent. In certain situations, too much current can be sent to the LEDs, which could cause overheating, which could then result in smoldering/smoking or potentially fire. The lighting current is controlled by an “eFuse,” rather than a traditional automotive fuse, which means that it can be controlled by software. So… you can just fix it with a software update. And since Lucid vehicles are connected to the internet and can update via the internet, most of those vehicles had
Aug 31, 2026 · via electrek.co
SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier-1 supplier YFORE Technology officially commissioned its Suwanee, Georgia facility, showcasing its market-validated Anti-Pinch Sensor solutions. Leveraging near-shore manufacturing, YFORE delivers automotive-grade, highly responsive closure sensing systems directly to North American OEMs in full compliance with regional safety standards.
Pioneering Anti-Pinch Design: Eliminating Vehicle Closure Risks
As power side doors, powered frunks, and smart liftgates become mainstream on intelligent vehicles, YFORE's anti-pinch technology elevates closure safety with real-time, millisecond-level tactile protection:
By combining tactile sensitivity with near-shore manufacturing agility, YFORE reinforces occupant safety across next-generation software-defined and intelligent vehicle architectures.
About YFORE
YFORE is a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier dedicated to driving the future of intelligent mobility. Partnering with more than 30 leading automotive OEMs worldwide, YFORE delivers high-performance, automotive-grade solutions across Intelligent Access, Intelligent Mirror and Intelligent Sensing systems. With operational footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, YFORE combines global engineering depth with local execution to empower the next era of connected vehicles.
For more information, please visit www.yftech.com/en or follow YFORE on LinkedIn.
Aug 31, 2026 · via en.prnasia.com
Hyundai Motor India MD and CEO Tarun Garg wants the country's auto industry to think beyond exporting finished cars. His argument is that the next step should be exporting the platforms, software, engineering, components and complete mobility systems that sit behind those cars. That sounds abstract until you look at what Hyundai already exports from here. The company shipped 1,90,125 vehicles in FY2025-26, up 16.4 per cent year on year. In July 2026 alone, exports reached 21,150 units, up 31.4 per cent and the company's highest monthly export figure in more than 100 months. Hyundai says it has cumulatively exported more than 3.9 million vehicles from India to about 150 countries. A modern car is no longer only an engine, gearbox and body assembled in a factory. A vehicle platform can include the basic architecture, electrical and electronic systems, battery layout, power electronics, software, connected services, testing methods and the engineering knowledge required to adapt all of that to different markets. Hyundai's own cars show how much of the value has moved into these systems. Its Bluelink connected-car ecosystem is powered by about 1.2 million lines of code. More than 8 lakh connected Hyundai cars are already on the road, and connected technology now reaches about 20 per cent of its portfolio, compared with roughly 4 per cent when Bluelink arrived in 2019. The software supports more than 70 connected functions and over 450 voice commands across five languages. Hyundai has also moved from basic remote functions to over-the-air map updates and controller OTA updates through its newer Connected Car Navigation Cockpit. That is exactly the type of capability Garg is talking about when he says software and technology can become export products in their own right. The same logic applies to electric cars. Hyundai has already set up a
Aug 31, 2026 · via cartoq.com
In connected car news are Mazda, AAA, HAAS Alert, Aeonsemi, BlackBerry, Hailo, Asahi Kasei, Celgard, BMW Group, Aptiv, Wind River & NVIDIA, In this Article Mazda Integrates AAA and HAAS Alert for Connected Roadside V2X Safety Alerts Aeonsemi Releases ArcadiumNano All-Silicon Oscillators for Automotive and Edge Systems YFORE Technology Debuts Intelligent Digital Mirror Portfolio at New Georgia Facility Tier-1 automotive electronics supplier YFORE Technology has commissioned a manufacturing and R&D facility in Suwanee, Georgia, marking the North American launch of its camera monitor system (CMS) and intelligent mirror lineup. The portfolio includes Interior Digital Mirrors (CMS-I), Exterior Side Mirrors (CMS-III), and auto-dimming variants, backed by mass-production deployments across 60 vehicle programs globally. The flagship Multifunctional Interior Mirror consolidates Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS) within a 5mm bezel package weighing under 500g, targeted at Euro NCAP five-star safety compliance, biometric authentication, and in-cabin sensing. The hardware architecture utilizes proprietary Liquid Crystal (LC) optical technology paired with dedicated ISP tuning, supporting up to 8MP camera inputs, latency of 25ms or less, and display brightness exceeding 2,250 cd/m². QNX Integrates Hailo-8 AI Accelerator Support into SDP 8.0 for Deterministic Edge Computing QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, has introduced native support for the Hailo-8 AI Accelerator within the QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0. The integration provides embedded developers with a deterministic real-time operating foundation coupled with specialized neural processing to deploy Physical AI workloads across automotive software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, robotics, and industrial automation. Comparative benchmarking conducted on a Raspberry Pi 5 platform paired with the Hailo-8 coprocessor demonstrated significant performance gains over PREEMPT_RT Linux, yielding up to 14x greater execution consistency, a 2.6x tighter latency distribution, 4.1% higher inferencing throughput, and a 3.9% reduction in average latency. The architecture delivers low-jitter, safety-critical edge execution without relying on
Aug 31, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Security Company Says Hackers Are Turning Car Infotainment Systems Into Botnets Modern infotainment systems increasingly resemble connected computers, and that also means they can attract the same kinds of threats. Security researchers have now documented malware being distributed to certain Android-based car head units in the wild. According to Kaspersky, the malware was discovered in June 2026 and represents the first documented case of malicious software being delivered to automotive head units through an automatic firmware-update service. Unlike many previous automotive cybersecurity stories, this was not simply a controlled security experiment. The campaign targets infotainment systems running software developed by Chinese company DoFun, which Kaspersky says provides firmware, applications, and cloud services for Android-based head units. The company serves more than 30 million vehicle owners worldwide, although Kaspersky did not suggest that every one of those devices was affected. The malware is primarily designed to exploit the infotainment system's computing power and internet connection. Researchers linked the campaign to ad fraud and a proxy botnet, effectively turning compromised car head units into remotely controlled internet-connected devices. The Malware Arrived Through A Legitimate Update App Kaspersky says attackers exploited TWCore, a legitimate system application responsible for delivering software to DoFun-based head units. Under normal circumstances, the app connects to the developer's cloud infrastructure to download updates or install software. Attackers used that mechanism to install a Trojan dropper called JarService without requiring any action from the driver. JarService contains encrypted code that launches another stage of the infection and connects with the attackers' command-and-control infrastructure. The malware can then retrieve and execute additional payloads. One of those is a so-called clicker, which can generate fraudulent advertising activity by opening web pages and making HTTP requests. Infected Cars Can Become Part Of A Botnet The malware also installs a component Kaspersky identifies
Aug 30, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com