How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay CarPlay is great for listening to music on the go, but a few tweaks will help it sound even better in your car. Apple CarPlay gives you an easy solution for playing your favorite music from Spotify or Apple Music in your vehicle. However, it isn't guaranteed to give you the best sound your car can produce. Your iPhone might feed the stereo a lower-quality stream than you expect, with settings that sound great through your headphones but awful through your car speakers. There's no magic solution for this, given how much variance there is between car speakers. The quality of the original music will obviously play its part, but the way your iPhone connects to your car has an impact, too. Rather than upgrading your speaker system right away, you can try some straightforward changes to improve the audio quality when using Apple CarPlay. Wired CarPlay gives you lossless audio Wireless CarPlay is the most convenient option for most people. You don't even have to get your iPhone out of your pocket for your car to connect and start playing your favorite songs. Unfortunately, it isn't the best option for those who demand the best music quality. Take it from Apple: wired is best for your music. Apple's guidelines for Apple Music through CarPlay confirm that only a wired USB connection will allow you to play lossless audio. Lossless audio is compressed without throwing away any of the original audio data, meaning you're not losing detail. A wired connection means you can switch to lossless streams, as long as you have an active Apple Music subscription and have enabled this option. Technically, it's all down to the codec. Apple uses LPCM for audio on wired CarPlay connections, but switches to
Aug 30, 2026 · via engadget.com
Cars that warn each other A motorist may discover the flood the hard way, but a connected system designed for local conditions could warn the next one before that driver becomes the subject of another reel. Fund turned into 2027 lump sum The rainy season can be tough on golf carts, especially when heavy downpours leave fairways wet and occasionally… Some of the most important moments in a hospital meeting never appear in the minutes. A junior doctor questions a… Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) announced Thursday it is tightening maintenance protocols after a defective… Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday backed a Senate bill seeking to establish a permanent national framework… Our cars already talk to one another through their horns. In the Philippines, however, a short beep can feel personal and a long one can sound like a declaration of war, perhaps because we have watched too many teleseryes. Volvo has developed a quieter and more useful way for its connected cars to communicate by sharing warnings about hazards ahead. On 26 August, Volvo announced four more alerts under its Connected Safety system. The Large Animal Alert can warn approaching drivers when a large animal is detected on or near the road, while the Vulnerable Road User Alert does the same for pedestrians and cyclists on or near highways. Large animals are uncommon in Metro Manila, while the “crocs” motorists joke about at some traffic stops are probably outside Volvo’s current detection list. The system can also send warnings about roadwork and accidents ahead. This could give the next driver more time to slow down before the danger comes into view. The new alerts will be available in the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 in Europe, the United States and Canada, although timing will vary by model. Volvo
Aug 30, 2026 · via tribune.net.ph
Elon Musk Saying 'All Cars' Will Have Starlink As The 'Only Way' To Connect Them Sounds More Like Threat Than Promise Imagine a society in which the world's richest man owns the one and only data service connecting every car on the road. Sounds like it couldn't possibly have negative implications or side effects whatsoever. No dystopian future to see here. But you may not have to imagine it if Elon Musk gets his way. In a tweet, he says it's pretty much inevitable: All cars will have Starlink in the future. It's the only way to get super high bandwidth to billions of vehicles. Let's come back to Earth for a moment to see where this is coming from. On July 20, Tesla confirmed that the autonomous taxi that looks like poop from a butt would include a Starlink dish built into its roof, according to Teslarati. Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's head of AI, clarified that the Cybercab still handles its self-driving tasks internally, and the data connection was there for navigation, customer service, and fleet management. Musk added that customers could also use it to watch 4K streaming video during their trips. By July 22, Musk said that Starlink would come not only with the Cybercab, but all of Tesla's models. In fact, he feels that every car on the road will eventually need a high-bandwidth internet connection to support their AI computing demands, something I'm sure we're all looking forward to. Fast forward to August 8, when Chris Deardurff posted a picture to X showing a Starlink-equipped Cybercab on the road in Dallas, Texas. Sawyer Merritt shared it, and Musk replied the following day with his comment about how Starlink is The One True Way for all cars. The day after that, Tesla posted official pictures of a
Aug 30, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
While aftermarket CNG conversions are not new, with the rise in fuel prices, there has been a noticeable spike in interest surrounding them. Although there are more factory-fitted CNG cars on the market than ever before, several models still do not give you the option. Not to mention, existing car owners are increasingly looking to convert their cars to CNG to reduce running costs. Naturally, this increased interest brings up several questions about the technology, the installation, the legalities and more. We thus teamed up with Lovato CNG’s authorised distributor in Maharashtra, Blue Drive Traders, as well as Lets Go CNG and its authorised installer in Mumbai, M.S Motors, to answer questions about CNG conversions. Know your CNG kit There are three broad types of kits available on the market today. The oldest is the Venturi type, typically used for cars that are Bharat Stage 3-compatible and older. These use a Venturi mixer, similar to a carburettor, that mixes CNG with air before it is injected into the intake manifold. They are the most affordable, usually costing between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000, including installation and registration, but they are not the most efficient and bring a significant drop in performance. Since the cars they are compatible with are also reaching the end of their lifecycle, these kits are gradually being phased out. Modern naturally aspirated MPFI cars require a sequential type kit. These use individual injectors that inject CNG directly into the intake manifold and feature their own ECU that controls timing, volume and other parameters based on RPM and driver inputs. These are much more fuel-efficient, and the drop in performance is nominal in everyday driving conditions. Like the older Venturi kits, these too require the car to be started on petrol before switching over to CNG. However,
Aug 30, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
A Driver Tracked Down Why His Rates Soared—and Uncovered a Secret Car Data Sale Is this real? Is this legal? I have so many thoughts swirling through my head right now and I’m not sure how to organize all of it. All I know is that what this guy has to say sounds pretty sketchy… Read on and see if you agree with me. My insurance price jumped 45% for no reason, then I read this lawsuit about GM selling our driving data. “Last month my car insurance renewal came and the price went up almost 45%. I was so confused because I didn’t have any accident, no tickets, nothing changed. I started searching online to see what is happening and I found this official lawsuit document filed by the Texas Attorney General against General Motors and OnStar. Basically, GM put tracking technology inside more than 14 million vehicles in US and over 1.8 million in Texas alone. They were collecting continuous driving data like exactly when you start and stop your trip, every time you brake hard or accelerate fast, if you drive over 80 mph, and even if you and your passenger wear seatbelt or not. This sounds suspicious… I always thought this OnStar thing was just for emergency if you get in accident. But the lawsuit says GM turned it into a big data business. The worst part is how they get people to agree at a dealership. When you buy the car, the dealer gives you screen to tap. If a customer tries to tap “I decline”, the screen shows big warning message. The warning says if you decline, safety feature like Automatic Crash Response and Emergency Services will be turned off. So of course people get scared about safety and click “Accept”. But GM didn’t
Aug 30, 2026 · via twistedsifter.com
Mahindra Be 6 Sporteq vs Mahindra Xev 9e Be 6 Sporteq FE Four 79kWh Xev 9e Pack Three 79kWh Engine & Transmission Fuel Type/ Propulsion Gearbox Type Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox Drive Layout Max Motor Power Max Motor Torque Motor Type Number of Gears Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox Lockable Differential/s Fuel & Performance Drive Mode Types Terrain Modes Battery Capacity Charging Time Claimed Range Fuel Supply System Auto Start/Stop City Fuel Economy as Tested Highway Fuel Economy as Tested 0-100kph Suspension & Steering Front Suspension Type Rear Suspension Type Damper Control Type of Power Assist Steering Adjust type Steering Adjust Turning Radius Front Brakes Rear Brakes Wheel Size Wheels Front Springs Rear Springs Ride Height Adjust Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Spare Wheel Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Chassis Type Boot Capacity Doors Comfort Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust Push Button Start Rear AC Vents Ambient Lighting Steering Mounted Controls Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold Keyless Entry Climate Control Sunroof Cruise Control Auto Parking Powered Tailgate Rear Parcel Tray Cooled Glovebox Electric Tailgate Release Scheduled Cabin Conditioning Power Windows Digital Instrument Cluster Roof Grab Handles Bottle Holder in Doors Charging Limiter Cooled Cup Holders Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment Cup Holders Power Windows with One Touch-Down Cooled Storage Door Pockets Driver Armrest Storage Interior Lamps 12 Volt Port Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Foldable Seatback Table Heated ORVM Glove Box Front Seatback Pockets Sunglass Holder 12 Volt Port Boot Accessory Power Outlet Acoustic Windshield Vanity Mirror Single Pedal Driving Scheduled Charging Power Windows with One Touch-Up Remote Locking Third Row AC Vents Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear Rear Window Sun Shades Rear Windscreen Sun Shade Rear Power Outlet Driving Modes Launch Control Dead Pedal Hands-free Boot Opening Safety Electronic Stability
Aug 30, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
Bluetooth Or Wi-Fi: How Does Wireless CarPlay Connect? Wireless CarPlay uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but not for the same job. Bluetooth helps your iPhone and car find each other, pair and reconnect, while Wi-Fi carries the active CarPlay session. Apple says that includes CarPlay's audio, video and control data, even the audio from phone calls. Read more: How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work? Bluetooth starts and reconnects wireless CarPlay During the first wireless setup, Bluetooth pairs the iPhone with the car. The car then gives the iPhone the information it needs to join its Wi-Fi network, and CarPlay starts over that connection. Once the Wi-Fi session is running, the car ends its Bluetooth connection to that iPhone. Bluetooth still has a job on later drives. The car can use the saved Bluetooth pairing to find the iPhone and start the wireless connection again. If a CarPlay session drops and Wi-Fi can't reconnect quickly, Bluetooth can also help reestablish it. There are a couple of ways to complete that initial setup. If your car supports both wired and wireless CarPlay, connecting the iPhone by USB can handle the pairing before the phone offers to connect wirelessly on later drives. If you set it up without a cable, Apple tells users to make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, put the car into wireless or Bluetooth pairing mode and select the vehicle under Settings > General > CarPlay. Wi-Fi carries the active CarPlay session Once CarPlay is running, Wi-Fi takes over the work that matters to the dashboard. The connection carries CarPlay's audio, control data and the video used to render its interface on the car's display. That includes something you might normally associate with a Bluetooth connection: phone calls. During an active Wireless CarPlay session, Apple
Aug 29, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Android Auto not working? Here's what to check first Chances are there's a connection issue between your phone and car if Android auto isn't working. Android Auto is a neat way to extend your smartphone to your car's infotainment screen. Maps, messages and more are all accessible once you've hooked up your phone up to your car. The experience is designed to be seamless, so long as your phone and car are actually compatible. What happens if Android Auto isn't working, though? Well, assuming a rare bug isn't the cause, fixing a faulty Android Auto hookup to your car is a pretty easy process. You don't need to a ton of technical know-how to fix the problem, as one of the more common fixes will likely to be all you need to get it working again. Check your cable and connection settings The weak link between your smartphone and your car is the connection, wireless or wired. For wired users, you can start troubleshooting by checking that your cable is connected properly and free from any damage. If there's no visible problems, the cable or port could still be fried — switch it to another USB port or switch the cable out for a replacement. You don't want to be using a cheap USB cable that's designed for charging for this job, as you'll need one that supports data transfers over USB. This Google guide recommends that you use a cable shorter than six feet and to ditch any cable extensions, too. If you're using Android Auto wirelessly, you'll need to make sure that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are switched on. If they are, and it looks like you're connected, then disconnect — you want to force it to make a manual reconnection to your car. That'll also mean making
Aug 29, 2026 · via engadget.com
Sharp discounts have made the Mazda CX-80 plug-in hybrid more attractive, but is it worth considering? The three-row Mazda CX-80 P50e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has received a price cut of between $7650 to $8687, closing the gap with conventional G40e petrol and D50e diesel models. Now priced from $68,100 before on-road costs, the CX-80 PHEV is an extended wheelbase version of the five-seat CX-60 – a similar approach adopted on the Tesla Model Y L and Volkswagen Tayron. Are Mazda’s aggressive discounts enough when Chinese rivals can still offer three-row PHEVs for significantly less? NOTE: The press vehicle was provided by Mazda Australia for a seven-day independent evaluation. Toll costs were covered, but we have no commercial arrangements with the company and it had no editorial control. Pros. + Discounted pricing + Great to drive + Good brake pedal feel for a hybrid + Eye-catching interior + Non-overbearing tech with buttons Cons. – Loud EV motor, clunky transmission at times – Firm ride and steering, zoomed-in mirror – Third row shouldn’t be regularly used – Still expensive – Rivals offer much more EV-only range Vehicle tested: | Model | 2026 Mazda CX-80 | | Variant | P50e Azami | | Starting price | $80,300 before on-road costs | | Exterior colour | Rhodium White Metallic (+$995) | | Interior colour | Tan Nappa Leather (part of SP Package) | | Options | SP Package (+$5000) | | Country made | Japan | Design and quality. The Mazda CX-80 boasts an upmarket design with a noticeably longer rear than the CX-60. In line with other Large Architecture models, from the CX-60 to CX-90, it’s a rather understated exterior with a wide stance and a long bonnet. Since the Mazda CX-80 is an extended wheelbase version of the midsize CX-60,
Aug 29, 2026 · via henryman.net
A single connected car isn’t a safety system. It’s a witness with no one to call. Volvo’s newest software update is really about giving that witness a phone line — and the fact that it took the better part of a decade and roughly a million cars to make the line worth dialing tells you more about where the car business is headed than any deer detector could on its own. What Volvo Actually Shipped Here’s the announcement, stripped of the marketing language: Volvo is pushing an over-the-air update to the EX90, EX60, and ES90 that adds four new hazard alerts to its Connected Safety network. A Large Animal Alert flags deer and moose near the road. A Vulnerable Road User Alert flags pedestrians and cyclists near higher-speed roads. There’s also a Roadwork Alert and an Accident Ahead Alert. None of them require a driver to do anything. Onboard cameras and radar detect the hazard, tag it with GPS coordinates, and upload it to Volvo’s servers. The next connected Volvo headed that direction receives the warning before its driver can see the problem with their own eyes. The Fleet Is the Feature That last detail is the whole story. A car’s sensors are only useful to the car they’re bolted to — right up until an automaker builds a system that turns one car’s radar into every other car’s foresight. Volvo says more than a million of its vehicles now run some version of Connected Safety, and that number matters more than the four new alert categories. A hazard-sharing network is worthless with ten cars on it and genuinely valuable with a million. This is a rare kind of safety feature that improves through math, not metallurgy. Here’s the part Volvo mentions almost in passing: this data doesn’t stay inside
Aug 29, 2026 · via theautowire.com
Four Chinese ministries have begun a yearlong vehicle quality campaign that bars carmakers from changing technical parameters through over-the-air updates after test samples are sealed, with penalties including suspension from the product catalogue. A separate mandatory standard requires physical controls for 19 functions from July 2027. Four Chinese ministries have launched a yearlong inspection campaign covering intelligent connected vehicles. It began on 27 August and is about build quality and conformity, not new technology. The clause worth reading twice concerns software. Carmakers may not alter a vehicle’s technical parameters through over-the-air updates once test samples have been sealed, CnEVPost reported. That closes a specific gap. A car can be approved in one configuration and delivered in another, with nobody retesting it. The penalties are administrative rather than financial. Public naming, suspension from the product catalogue, and a bar on filing new models. The timing follows a difficult month. China’s market regulator oversaw the recall of four million cars whose interior emergency door releases were hard to find in the trim. Inspectors will test structures, crash performance, battery packs and electrical safety. Some samples will be cross-checked against what the manufacturer submitted. A separate standard goes further on hardware. GB 4094-2026 requires physical controls for 19 functions, among them gear selection, wipers, hazard lights and the switch that turns driver assistance off. The requirements are unusually prescriptive. Each control needs a surface of at least 10mm square, a fixed position, and it has to work when the power does not. New model applications must comply from July 2027, and models already approved from January 2028. Europe reached a version of this first and stopped shorter. Euro NCAP’s 2026 protocol asks for physical controls on five functions, being indicators, hazard lights, horn, wipers and the emergency call. The difference is what happens
Aug 29, 2026 · via thenextweb.com
We have received text from H.R. 10158: Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-08-27, and currently has 1 cosponsor. Here is a short summary of the bill: This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to study how foreign adversaries may pose national security and economic risks to the U.S. automotive industry. What the study would cover The study would look at U.S. manufacturers of passenger vehicles, including companies that make, assemble, or import them, and also vehicles that contain certain advanced hardware or software. It would focus on business relationships or ownership ties involving a “foreign adversary,” meaning a country the U.S. law already treats as a covered nation. It would examine “covered activity,” which includes things like: - Ownership stakes in vehicle manufacturers - Joint ventures, subsidiaries, contract manufacturing, and similar partnerships - Technology-sharing agreements, such as research partnerships or licensing deals - Investments in vehicle or vehicle-equipment manufacturers controlled by a foreign adversary Technology and systems the bill focuses on The bill gives special attention to: - Automated driving systems at Levels 3, 4, and 5 - Covered hardware , such as software-enabled vehicle components that handle wireless communications or connected features - Covered software , including software, middleware, system software, machine-learning models, and AI components used in a vehicle to support covered hardware or automated driving systems - Electronic systems built into electric vehicle batteries that monitor, manage, secure, or communicate battery performance - Critical and emerging technologies, including AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, robotics, quantum technology, and related areas Issues the Secretary would assess In the study, the Secretary would assess: - Which manufacturers are involved in these covered activities - Any effects on U.S. national security, economic competitiveness, or intellectual property protection - Whether state-directed foreign investment
Aug 29, 2026 · via quiverquant.com
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Aug 29, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
Can All Android Phones Use Android Auto? Unless you've put some custom software on your phone, you should be good to go. Android Auto lets you use the essential apps on your phone via your car's dashboard. Much like Apple's CarPlay, you're able to use Android Auto to send messages, take calls, play music, and help navigate you from A to B. It's quickly replaced the patchwork quilt approach taken by car manufacturers in the past, supplanting in-built car infotainment systems that often quickly become outdated and unsupported. Android Auto is essentially a mirroring app for your phone, and most modern Android smartphones built over the last decade include support for it. A group of 28 different car manufacturers pledged to support it in their cars, too.a Compatibility isn't guaranteed, however, and there are a few exceptions that you'll need to be aware of, along with some common issues that can stop it from working. Which Android phones work with Android Auto? Almost all Android smartphones sold since 2018 running a stock or manufacturer-released version of Android will support Android Auto, as long as it's running Android 9 or later. Google says "most wired connections" will work with version 9 or higher. Version 10 is the first version of Android to come with Auto pre-installed, meaning you don't need to install it from the Play Store to start using it. If your phone is running Android 9, you won't have it pre-installed, but you can install it from the Google Play Store. This will allow you to use Android Auto with your car over a wired USB connection. According to Google, over 500 vehicles now come with Android Auto support, but this can be dependent on the age of the car, so you'll need to double-check your car's specs to
Aug 29, 2026 · via engadget.com
Multisensor Data Fusion Optimizes Traffic Flow & Intersection Safety, Delivering Cost & Time Savings Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Digital-Twin Framework Provides Real-Time Visibility Into Traffic Conditions We have all been there: stopped at a red light at an empty intersection or narrowly avoiding a collision after a driver runs a red light. Researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) are working to reduce such risks by improving how intersections “see” and respond to real-time traffic conditions. Their approach combines infrastructure-based cooperative perception, multisensor data fusion, and data-driven analytics to enhance safety and operational efficiency at signalized intersections — reducing delays, saving time, and lowering transportation costs. The need for these improvements is significant. Traffic crashes and congestion impose major costs in the United States, with more than 40,000 fatalities and approximately $300 billion in economic losses each year. Intersections account for a disproportionate share of the problem, contributing to nearly one-quarter of all traffic fatalities and half of all traffic injuries. More efficient signal operations could also generate substantial savings. According to the Federal Highway Administration, optimizing signal timing can reduce delays by 15%–40% and fuel consumption by up to 10%, depending on conditions. “A substantial share of crashes and excess fuel consumption are associated with intersections,” said Stan Young, an NLR advanced mobility specialist. “It’s a persistent challenge that, until recently, was difficult to solve.” A Digital Twin of Intersection Activity At the center of this effort is IPC-Fusion, an open-source toolkit — now available for licensing — that integrates data from sensors mounted on traffic lights and nearby buildings, along with connected-vehicle
Aug 29, 2026 · via cleantechnica.com
Anyone who has ever used Android Auto has likely experienced this issue at some point: you get a call on your phone, pick it up, and then... nothing. You can't hear the person talking, or perhaps you can hear them, but they can't hear you. After having this happen to me randomly on several occasions, I decided to dig deeper into the problem and found a few potential solutions that should help get rid of it once and for all. Ensure Android Auto has all the right permissions Make sure nothing is blocking access One of the easiest things to rule out is whether Android Auto has all the permissions it requires. If calls used to work but now randomly don't, this could be the culprit, as Android privacy updates can sometimes automatically revoke permissions for apps, and Android Auto requires a surprising number of permissions for calls to work. Head over to your phone's Settings > Apps > App Management (the wording and location may differ slightly on your device). Scroll down to Android Auto and open Permissions. Here, make sure Call logs, Contacts, Microphone, Nearby devices, and Phone are all allowed. To completely rule out potential permission issues with Android Auto, I recommend allowing all the permissions listed. Aside from Android Auto, you should allow all permissions for Google Play services as well. It's also worth pointing out that there's a system-wide option for microphone access, which you can configure in Android's Privacy settings or through the Quick Settings panel. However, if the microphone works in other apps, this isn't the culprit. Check whether a different Bluetooth device is stealing your calls Even your watch could be the culprit Although Android Auto uses a high-bandwidth Wi-Fi connection to communicate between your phone and your car's head unit for
Aug 29, 2026 · via howtogeek.com
William Stopford 2026 GWM Tank 500 price and specs 13 Hours Ago Order books are open for the first new Nissan Patrol in well over a decade, so should you hold off placing your order for the LandCruiser? Deputy News Editor Nissan Australia has announced pricing and key details for the new, seventh-generation Patrol, codenamed ‘Y63’, with an expanded six-member lineup aimed squarely at the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. The first new Patrol in 13 years should help Nissan level the playing field, especially given the current 300 Series LandCruiser is much younger than the outgoing Patrol, introduced both globally and in Australia in 2021. The two nameplates have been sparring partners for more than 70 years, with the first Patrol launched in 1951, the same year as the Toyota BJ, which was renamed the LandCruiser three years later. Toyota launched the LandCruiser in Australia in 1958, while the Patrol arrived in 1961 under the Datsun brand. The 300 Series saw Toyota drop V8 models for a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel across the lineup. The Y63 Patrol has followed suit with a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine replacing the Y62’s sonorous petrol 5.6-litre V8. Earlier this year, Toyota added a hybrid option to the 300 Series, borrowed from the Tundra full-size pickup, which it now offers on the top-two model grades, both commanding around $9000 more than diesel equivalents. On that front, Nissan has said there’s little call from its Patrol buyers for a hybrid in the Y63, with its petrol-powered range “the right powertrain for right now” and enough to challenge diesel powered LandCruiser. It has also ruled out a performance-focused Nismo version, which is offered overseas, but hasn't quashed the idea of a new Patrol Warrior, which topped the previous range. While the outgoing Y62 Patrol has sold
Aug 29, 2026 · via carexpert.com.au
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Aug 28, 2026 · via youtube.com
With the launch of the Neue Klasse: BMW expands its standard active safety features. New active safety functions support drivers in critical driving, parking and exit scenarios. The enhanced Exit Warning function can actively delay door opening, helping to prevent collisions with cyclists. Unique to BMW Symbiotic Drive: Safety assistance systems remain discreet in the background and can provide effective support when it matters most. he launch of the Neue Klasse marks the first time BMW will offer an expanded portfolio of active safety assistance systems as standard across multiple model series. Among them is an exit warning function with active door opening delay, helping to prevent so-called dooring accidents. The BMW iX3 was the first Neue Klasse production model to feature these technologies, with further models including the BMW i3, BMW X5 and BMW 7 Series to follow. The broad rollout of our new active safety functions as standard is based on our Smart, Symbiotic, Safe philosophy. We bring drivers and assistance systems together into a cooperative system that works in harmony. At BMW, active safety functions operate as quiet, intelligent companions in the background, discreet yet highly effective when it matters most in critical situations, says Dr. Mihiar Ayoubi, Senior Vice President Driving Experience Development at the BMW Group. Active safety assistance systems support drivers in critical driving, parking and exit scenarios. Analysis of customer-consented data from BMWs intelligently connected vehicle fleet demonstrates that these functions contribute to greater road safety. In the last month alone, the fleet analysed* in Europe covered 1.6 billion kilometres. Customers were alerted to potential collisions around 8 million times through visual and acoustic warnings. In 243,977 cases, active steering and braking interventions by assistance systems helped prevent a potential collision. BMW Symbiotic Drive takes driver assistance in BMWs new vehicle generation to
Aug 28, 2026 · via webwire.com