Slotkin bill would ban Chinese cars and parts from US market LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin is sponsoring a bill that would ban cars and car parts from China, North Korea, Iran and Russia. Slotkin spoke to the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce about the bill. Bill targets foreign adversaries The “Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026” would ban cars and car parts from China, North Korea, Iran and Russia. Slotkin said getting the bill passed and signed into law would protect America’s auto industry and national security. “There’s no issue that I’ve identified that is more fundamental to our economic security, and to our national security,” Slotkin said. Slotkin said the auto industry in China is booming, offering cars similar to Western manufacturers with more features. She said those cars are tens of thousands of dollars cheaper than their American counterparts because of subsidies from the Chinese government. She said American manufacturers wouldn’t be able to compete with those prices, and the cars could cause drastic changes to the market. “It’s almost like a trojan horse. You let it in, and it will destroy the industry that so many jobs in our community are connected to,” Slotkin said. Data collection concerns That’s one of the reasons Slotkin and Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which would ban cars and parts manufactured by foreign adversaries like China and Russia. Beyond economic impacts, Slotkin said she’s worried about what could be done with data collected by high-tech cars from China. “These cars are like driving surveillance machines. They just collect full motion video, 3D mapping. All the data from the brain of that car is being sent back to Beijing,” Slotkin said. The cars haven’t hit the American market yet, but
Aug 28, 2026 · via wilx.com
Gasgoo Munich- On August 26, 2026, the State Council Information Office held a press conference titled "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan." Xin Guobin, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), outlined a strategic plan for the high-quality development of the intelligent connected new energy vehicle industry during the period. The ministry stated that the MIIT has formulated the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"). It aims to drive sustained, high-quality industry growth across four dimensions: product supply quality, the supporting usage environment, the industry governance system, and international cooperation. Image Source: 699pic.com First, to elevate product supply quality, the Plan explicitly supports key enterprises in accelerating technological breakthroughs. Priority areas include boosting the low-temperature adaptability and durability of power batteries, as well as enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous driving. The MIIT will actively and steadily advance pilot programs for market access and road usage of intelligent connected vehicles, alongside "vehicle-road-cloud integration" trials. Building a supportive usage environment is a central task for the 15th Five-Year Plan. The proposal calls for vehicle trade-in programs, NEV initiatives in rural areas, and pilot projects to shore up charging infrastructure in counties. The goal is to ensure charging stations cover every county and charging points reach every township. Additionally, the ministry will establish a sound management system for vehicle modifications, optimize NEV insurance policies, and reduce repair costs. On the governance front, the MIIT will push for reforms in the group-based management of automaker production qualifications to optimize the industrial layout. Core measures include tightening access reviews for innovative product designs and test verification management — strictly prohibiting products from entering the market without adequate testing. The ministry will also intensify supervision over production
Aug 28, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Bengaluru: Ford Business Solutions (FBS) plans to hire around 500 people in India in 2027, mainly in technology and data roles, as the automaker builds specialised capabilities in areas such as AI and connected vehicles while taking a more calibrated approach to overall workforce growth. The India global capability centre (GCC), which has more than 12,000 employees, has grown steadily in recent years. However, the increasing use of artificial intelligence and productivity tools is expected to reshape how GCCs approach hiring and headcount expansion. âWe are projecting hiring for around 500 positions in 2027,â said Gangapriya Chakraverti, India site head and managing director for Ford Business Solutions. The hiring will largely focus on technology and data roles and will be skewed towards experienced professionals with specialised skills. FBS is increasingly looking for talent with experience in digital transformation across areas such as enterprise technology, finance and supply chain. The focus is on hiring professionals who have worked on modernising business functions and can bring relevant domain expertise and specialised capabilities to the organisation. The hiring plans come as Ford undergoes a broader transformation amid intensifying competition and rapid technological change in the automotive industry. Traditional automakers are under pressure to rethink product development, cost structures and operating models as Chinese manufacturers expand globally and software and connectivity become increasingly integral to vehicles. At the same time, FBS is evaluating how AI could reshape the nature of work and improve productivity. The company has developed its own internal large language model, Mach1ML, which is layered on top of other foundational models and provides employees with a controlled environment to experiment with and use generative AI tools. FBS has already expanded the scope of technology work handled from India following a global overhaul of Fordâs sourcing strategy. Core software and coding work
Aug 28, 2026 · via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
While both models here are hybrids and have 7 seats across three rows, they offer different hybrid technologies. With the ADAPT platform-based JSW MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV, India has its first-ever mass-market plug-in hybrid vehicle making its entry in the hugely popular SUV segment. On the other hand, the TNGA-C platform-based Toyota Innova Hycross is an MPV and offers a strong-hybrid powertrain. Here’s how they stack up in their fully loaded trims. Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Hector Tomahawk PHEV and Innova Hycross Hybrid comparison. MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Essence vs Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid ZX (O): Dimensions The Innova Hycross is larger and offers a slightly bigger boot with all seats in place | MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Essence vs Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid ZX (O) dimensions | | | | | MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV | Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid | | Length (mm) | 4,745 | 4,755 | | Width (mm) | 1,850 | 1,850 | | Height (mm) | 1,770 | 1,790 | | Wheelbase (mm) | 2,810 | 2,850 | | Boot space (litres) | 192 | 239 | | Wheel size (inches) | 18 | 18 | The Innova Hycross Hybrid is 10mm longer and 20mm taller than the Hector Tomahawk PHEV. The Toyota MPV also has a wheelbase that’s longer by 40mm, while both cars have identical width figures and sport 18-inch alloy wheels in their top-spec trims. The Innova Hycross Hybrid’s luggage capacity with the third row in place is greater by 47 litres. One of the factors limiting the outright cargo volume of the Hector Tomahawk PHEV is its more space-consuming plug-in hybrid tech. MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Essence vs Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid ZX (O): Powertrain The plug-in hybrid powertrain of the MG SUV is
Aug 28, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
(TestMiles) — Pep Boys service data puts Columbus first in a national brake-service ranking, revealing how local driving conditions can shape maintenance needs. Columbus, Ohio, does not usually appear at the top of lists about America’s most punishing traffic. It is not the nation’s largest city, it is not famous for mountain switchbacks, and it does not have the gridlock reputation of New York, Chicago or Washington. Yet a new analysis from Pep Boys puts Columbus at No. 1 in a different category: the metro area with the highest rate of brake-related service in the company’s network. Seattle ranks second, followed by Indianapolis, Albany, New York, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The rest of the top 25 ranges from major population centers such as Chicago and Detroit to smaller markets including Abilene, Texas; Utica, New York; Panama City, Florida; and Waco, Texas. The mix is what makes the ranking useful. It suggests that brake maintenance is not simply a big-city problem. Local roads, terrain, weather, traffic patterns and the amount of stop-and-go driving can all change how often a driver asks a braking system to turn motion into heat. It also comes with an important limitation. Pep Boys is not measuring pedal pressure, panic stops or braking behavior from connected vehicles. The ranking is based on service activity inside its own network. That means it is better read as a map of where Pep Boys sees an unusually high share of brake work than as proof that drivers in one city literally brake harder than drivers somewhere else. A Ranking That Measures Service, Not Driving Style Pep Boys says it analyzed internal service data from January 1 through July 4, 2026. The company looked at brake-related work, including brake jobs, caliper repairs, premium brake service and rotor replacements, as a share
Aug 28, 2026 · via wpri.com
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Automotive Sensors Market Size, Share, Trend Report 2026 to 2035 What is Automotive Sensors Market Size? Global Automotive Sensors Market Size is valued at USD 42.68 Bn in 2025 and is predicted to reach USD 167.04 Bn by the year 2035 at a 14.8% CAGR during the forecast period for 2026 to 2035. Automotive Sensors Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis By Sensor Type (Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Position Sensors, Speed Sensors, Image Sensors, Radar Sensors, LiDAR Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensors, and Others), Application (Powertrain, Safety & Security, ADAS & Autonomous Driving, Chassis, Body Electronics, Telematics & Infotainment, and Others), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, and Others), Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket), and Segment Forecasts, 2026 to 2035. Automotive sensors are electronic components that sense, measure, and monitor several characteristics of the vehicle such as temperature, pressure, speed, position, motion, and environmental factors. They change the physical data into electronic signals that can be easily monitored and controlled by the control unit of the vehicle. Automotive sensors market is booming due to the rising connectivity, electrification, and automation of vehicles. An increasing application of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), autonomous driving systems, and electric vehicles is leading to increased use of sensors in each car. Several sensors are used in modern automobiles to perform different actions such as adaptive cruise control, lane assist control, collision avoidance, battery management system, tire pressure monitoring, and predictive maintenance. The increasing usage of advanced electronics and software-defined vehicles architecture by the OEMs will lead to an increase in the need for automotive sensors. Moreover, there is an increase in the adoption of semiconductor-based and MEMS sensors that offer high precision, lower power consumption, compactness, and reliability. There is an increased demand for optical sensors, radar sensors, LiDAR sensors, and image sensors due
Aug 28, 2026 · via insightaceanalytic.com
Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) and Aumovio have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to advance microstructured optical films for automotive displays, head-up displays and projection systems. The Surventis Aumovio partnership combines nanoimprint film technology under the Chemetall brand with Aumovio’s automotive display integration capabilities and defined industrialisation milestones.
Surventis uses roll-to-roll nanoimprint technology to replicate optical micro- and nanostructures across large film areas with high precision. These films can improve light distribution, boost readability and add new display functions while keeping unit costs competitive, giving automotive OEMs more design freedom in display and cockpit integration.
Electrification and autonomous mobility are making high-quality displays the key user interface in vehicles, raising demand for advanced optical film components. Aumovio, spun from Continental’s Automotive sector in September 2025, brings display, head-up display and system integration expertise to the collaboration, with agreed development milestones.
Frank Naber, Executive Vice President, Surface Treatment at Surventis, said automotive display applications were a key growth area for its functional films and the Aumovio partnership would bring optical solutions to future vehicle platforms. Ulrich Lueders, Aumovio UX Director, said the collaboration would translate optical concepts into scalable vehicle display solutions.
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Aug 28, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
Washington, D.C. —As the National Sleep Foundation prepares to convene its 2026 Drowsy Driving Forum this fall, the organization building coalitions. The foundation announced Wednesday the lineup for its Solutions & Actions Panel, a discussion that will bring together some of the country’s most prominent voices in sleep medicine, highway safety and automotive journalism. The panel builds on an earlier Leadership Panel and will convene October 29 at the National Press Club, where organizers hope to translate new research into concrete steps that reduce fatigue-related crashes. A Cross-Sector Bench The roster reflects an attempt to bridge worlds that rarely share a stage. Joseph Dzierzewski, the foundation’s senior vice president of research and scientific affairs, will represent the sleep science side of the conversation. Jonathan Adkins, chief executive of the Governors Highway Safety Association, and David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, bring perspectives from state policy and crash-data research, respectively. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, rounds out the clinical viewpoint, while veteran automotive journalist Jamie Butters, host of the Autotown Radio Show and Podcast, offers an industry and consumer lens. Moderating the discussion will be Mark R. Rosekind, chair of the National Sleep Foundation’s board and a former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, who also served on the National Transportation Safety Board. Rosekind’s dual background in sleep science and federal transportation oversight positions him as a natural bridge between the panel’s medical and regulatory constituencies. John Lopos, the foundation’s chief executive, will open and close the event. New Data as the Anchor The panel’s discussion will center on findings from the foundation’s 2026 Drowsy Driving Survey, which the organization says explores emerging issues in the field while reinforcing sleep health as foundational to safe driving. The survey has not
Aug 28, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
- The Xingyuan sample vehicle's wheelbase deviation exceeded the permitted 1% margin, while the Qin L DM-i's fuel consumption was higher than its declared level. - China launched a 1-year auto quality campaign a day before the notice, strengthening oversight of production conformity. Geely Auto's (HKEX: 0175) Xingyuan and BYD's (HKEX: 1211) Qin L DM-i were cited as typical cases by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) because their vehicle parameters did not match regulatory filings. MIIT on Friday released the results of its 2025 new energy vehicle (NEV) production conformity inspections, publicly identifying problems involving 7 vehicle models. The notice listed only vehicle identification codes without disclosing model names. Based on previous regulatory filings, the JL7001BEV71 all-electric sedan cited in the notice corresponds to Geely's Xingyuan. The difference between the sample vehicle's wheelbase and the value filed in MIIT's catalog exceeded the permitted 1% margin of error. The vehicle was manufactured by Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing Co Ltd, a Geely manufacturing entity. The other passenger vehicle cited was the BYD7153WT6HEV plug-in hybrid sedan. Based on previous regulatory filings, the code corresponds to the Qin L DM-i. MIIT said the sample vehicle's fuel consumption in charge-sustaining (CS) mode exceeded the company's declared level. The notice did not disclose the actual fuel consumption, the size of the discrepancy or the specific variant involved. Regulators also did not specify what measures were taken against Geely and BYD, respectively. The remaining 5 models involved in the inspection were commercial vehicles. Their problems included missing manuals, discrepancies in vehicle parameters, and emergency windows and protective devices that failed to meet national standards. MIIT said it had taken measures based on the severity of the problems, including ordering rectification, suspending or revoking the listings of affected products in its catalog, and suspending the
Aug 28, 2026 · via cnevpost.com
Apple is preparing to introduce digital car key support for Xiaomi electric vehicles within the Apple Wallet platform. Discovered in recent system beta software, this integration establishes an unexpected bridge between two direct global competitors in the consumer technology and mobile device sectors. - Supported Vehicles: The software integration will extend native keyless entry and ignition capabilities to drivers of the Xiaomi SU7 sedan, the YU7 SUV, and future connected vehicles produced by the Chinese manufacturer. - Core Functionality: Vehicle owners can store an encrypted digital key in Apple Wallet, allowing them to unlock, lock, and start their car using an iPhone or Apple Watch via NFC (Near Field Communication) and proximity sensors. - Broader Automotive Ecosystem: Apple Wallet currently supports digital vehicle keys for legacy and electric automakers including BMW, Rivian, Kia, Hyundai, Volvo, Polestar, and Audi. Xiaomi represents the first direct smartphone competitor to adopt Apple’s digital key standard. The integration offers distinct strategic advantages for both companies in China, which serves as Xiaomi’s primary automotive market and one of Apple’s most crucial international regions. For Apple, adding native support for popular domestic electric vehicles increases the iPhone’s utility among Chinese consumers. This strengthens platform retention at a time when software feature rollouts, such as localized Apple Intelligence, face regional schedules. For Xiaomi, interoperability ensures that its rapidly expanding electric vehicle lineup remains attractive to affluent car buyers who operate primarily within the iOS ecosystem rather than using Xiaomi smartphones. The digital car key integration is anticipated to launch publicly in upcoming mobile software releases. A full list of vehicles that support Car Keys can be found on Apple’s official CarPlay model availability webpage. Filed in . Read more about Apple, Electric Cars and Xiaomi.
Aug 28, 2026 · via ubergizmo.com
Volvo is expanding the connected safety capabilities of its latest electric cars, enabling them to warn drivers about large animals, pedestrians, cyclists, roadworks and accidents that may be hidden from view. The four new alerts will be introduced through a software update for the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 in Europe, the US and Canada. Volvo says the warnings could give drivers more time to slow down or take other precautions, particularly on winding roads and in poor weather. Rather than relying solely on what an individual car’s cameras and other sensors can detect directly, Volvo’s Connected Safety system uses information shared by vehicles farther along the road. Accident data can also come from traffic management centres. The update introduces a Large Animal Alert, which warns approaching drivers when an animal is detected on or close to the carriageway. Although potentially valuable in rural parts of Britain, the feature could prove even more important in countries where collisions involving elk, moose, reindeer and other large animals are relatively common. A Vulnerable Road User Alert will provide warnings when pedestrians or cyclists are detected on or near highways. The wording suggests this is primarily intended for faster roads, where an unexpected person or bicycle could present an especially serious danger. Roadwork Alert will notify drivers about approaching roadworks, while Accident Ahead Alert will use live information from connected Volvo cars or traffic management centres to identify crashes farther along the route. All four alerts are intended to extend the driver’s awareness beyond the range of the car’s own sensors and, in some cases, beyond their direct line of sight. A vehicle around a bend could, for example, identify a hazard and pass that information to cars approaching the same location. The technology does not remove the driver’s responsibility to watch the
Aug 28, 2026 · via whichev.net
On the Dash: - Volvo is adding four new connected safety alerts to select EVs through an over-the-air update. - The alerts can warn drivers about animals, vulnerable road users, roadwork and accidents using real-time data. - Select EX90 and ES90 models also gain Apple CarPlay Spatial Audio through the update. Volvo is expanding its Connected Safety suite for select EVs, specifically the EX90, ES90, and EX60. This update allows drivers to send and receive four new safety alerts between connected vehicles, and will be available to Volvo EV drivers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, with timings that vary by model. The new alerts include warnings for: - Large animals on the road ahead - Vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and cyclists - Roadwork - Accidents Real-time data will be gathered from connected Volvo vehicles and traffic centers, with warnings to help drivers react more quickly, particularly in bad weather and poor visibility. For example, they supplement existing alerts for slippery roads and low-light situations. Currently, more than 1 million Volvo vehicles have activated connected safety features. Notably, in Europe, Volvo vehicles can share alerts with vehicles from other brands through the European Data for Road Safety ecosystem. From a dealer perspective, connected features are becoming an increasingly important aspect of the ownership experience as automakers continue to expand safety technologies through software updates. Additionally, Volvo is introducing a premium audio upgrade. The EX90 and ES90 models equipped with the optional Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system and Dolby Atmos will now support Spatial Audio in Apple CarPlay, which delivers a multidimensional audio experience throughout the cabin using 25 high-performance speakers in equipped vehicles. This update provides owners with another feature enhancement without the need to purchase a new vehicle. Volvo’s latest update illustrates how automakers can add new
Aug 28, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Toyota will build its next-generation battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in China before anywhere else, marking a rare break from the company’s usual practice of debuting new technology in Japan first. The model, to be sold under the Lexus brand, will be produced at a plant in Shanghai starting in autumn 2027, beginning at a modest 1,000 vehicles a month before scaling to tens of thousands annually by 2028. The vehicle will use gigacasting, a manufacturing technique that moulds multiple aluminium body sections into a single large piece, cutting the weight of those sections by up to 20%. This weight reduction offers an estimated boost of around 4-5% to a typical BEV’s driving range, while making the body more rigid and simplifying assembly. Earlier in 2026, Toyota halted development of a separate electric coupe in Japan, redirecting toward the SUV format Chinese consumers generally prefer. The scale of China’s BEV market explains the shift. China accounted for 8.57 million BEV sales in 2025, 60% of the global total and roughly triple Europe’s volume and more than a hundred times Japan’s, according to GlobalData. Despite a backsliding car market overall, local BEV sales are forecast to reach 11.41 million by 2030. In July, retail car sales fell 20.9% year-over-year to 1.46 million units, but the decline was driven almost entirely by a plunge in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which collapsed 44%. Plug-in hybrids also fell by 21.1% while BEVs grew 6%, according to China Passenger Car Association data. Like many Japanese automakers, Toyota’s professed multi-pathway strategy towards zero-emissions leans primarily towards hybrids and more efficient ICE for the US and Japan. Increasingly, it is leaning towards BEVs for Chinese consumers, where its existing lineup already comprises an entry-level SUV and a sedan. Leveraging this local expertise for global markets is logical, perhaps
Aug 28, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
1 hospitalized after car smashes into Grove Park utility pole
Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:14 AM EDT|Updated: 7 hours ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was sent to the hospital after a car smashed into a utility pole in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood on Friday morning.
The accident happened on Chappell Road near Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, sending the pole leaning over into wires. The road was closed as crews repaired the damage.
The victim was sent to Grady Memorial Hospital, where their condition is unknown.
Just before the crash, police were called to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, about half a mile away. Officers are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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Aug 28, 2026 · via cbs46.com
Kia found replacement for Niro EV in new EV3 electric car - what's inside and how much it costs Kyiv • UNN The electric Kia EV3 has entered the US market starting at $29,890 — nearly $10,000 cheaper than the Niro EV. Its range reaches 517 km. The new Kia EV3 is a modernized version of the discontinued Niro EV and is approximately $10,000 cheaper, Electrek reports, writes UNN. Details After its success in Europe, the United Kingdom, and other overseas markets, Kia’s compact electric crossover (SUV) has gone on sale in the United States as well, the publication writes. The 2027 EV3 starts at $29,890. On Thursday, Kia announced that the updated 2027 Niro has the same starting price of $29,890. The 2027 Niro, the company said, will be sold exclusively as a hybrid. Jeon Won-joon, vice president of Kia Corp, said that the Niro is "Kia’s first step toward an electrified future" during a media briefing on the updated Niro Hybrid in March. The 2027 Kia EV3 is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT, with two battery options. The standard front-wheel-drive EV3 Light, which starts at $29,890, is equipped with a 58.3 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of up to 221 miles (355.7 kilometers). The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT models use an 81.4 kWh battery, which provides a range of up to 321 miles (516.6 kilometers) on a single charge. By comparison, the 2026 Kia Niro starts at $39,700, which is nearly $10,000 more than the EV3, and offers a range of up to 253 miles (407 kilometers). The front-wheel-drive (FWD) versions are equipped with a single front electric motor producing 201 horsepower. All versions except the Light can be fitted with all-wheel drive (AWD) for an additional $3,200. The dual-motor
Aug 28, 2026 · via unn.ua
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Aug 28, 2026 · via citizen.com
A Kitchener, Ont. based company is rolling out technology that allows vehicles and traffic signals to communicate, with the goal of making commutes safer, easier and less stressful. Miovision’s vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology sends real-time traffic signal information to a connected vehicle’s dashboard. The concept of a traffic light is simple: red means stop, yellow means slow and green means go. But Miovision’s system is designed to give drivers more information about what’s coming next. During a test drive through Kitchener with CTV News, the system displayed a traffic light icon on the vehicle’s dashboard, including a countdown to when the light would turn green. It can also recommend a speed to help drivers catch a series of green lights, or tell them when it’s time to slow down. “What we have basically now done, I would say, is the first in the industry to provide a service or a data flow back from the signal to the car,” said Thomas Bauer, vice-president of V2X at Miovision. The technology is also designed to help drivers navigate what is known as a “dilemma zone” — the moment when a driver must decide whether to continue through an intersection. “We basically now provide an advisory help to the driver to assist them through that process,” Bauer said. The system could be particularly useful for large commercial vehicles, he said. “Imagine you have 80,000 lbs under you. You cannot simply stop,” Bauer said. Miovision’s technology does not change the traffic lights themselves. Instead, it takes information from traffic signals and sends it to vehicles over cellular networks. Its V2X technology covers more than 70,000 intersections in eight countries, including Canada. “Region of Waterloo, Kitchener now we have 90 per cent of the traffic signals here in service,” he said. V2X is currently being
Aug 28, 2026 · via ctvnews.ca
- Acura - Alfa Romeo - Aston Martin - Audi - Bentley - BMW - Buick - Cadillac - Chevrolet - Chrysler - Dodge - Ferrari - Fiat - Ford - Genesis - GMC - Honda - Hyundai - Infiniti - Jaguar - Jeep - Kia - Lamborghini - Land Rover - Lexus - Lincoln - Lotus - Lucid - Maserati - Maybach - Mazda - McLaren - Mercedes-Benz - MINI - Mitsubishi - Nissan - Pagani - Porsche - Ram - Rivian - Rolls-Royce - SMART - Subaru - Tesla - Toyota - Volkswagen - Volvo 2027 Kia Niro: All The Details The 2027 Niro receives restyled front and rear fascias featuring Kia's "Star Map" LED lighting signature, bringing its exterior appearance in line with the brand's newest crossover models. The update also adds new exterior paint color choices and minor cabin revisions. Inside, available models feature Kia’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system, which supports over-the-air (OTA) software update functionality. On the driver-assistance front, available features now include Highway Driving Assist 2, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, and a Blind-Spot View Monitor. Under the hood, the 2027 Niro retains its existing hybrid configuration. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine works alongside an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to send a combined 139 horsepower to the front wheels. Kia notes that suspension retuning for 2027 improves ride comfort and cabin sound insulation.
Aug 28, 2026 · via autoguide.com
Almost three-quarters of Australian drivers do not have a front-facing dashcam fitted to their vehicle, according to new research commissioned by Compare the Market. The finding comes despite dashcam footage potentially helping motorists support insurance claims following a collision, with almost 15 per cent of Australians surveyed reporting involvement in a road incident over the past 12 months. The nationally representative survey of 1019 Australians found vehicle security upgrades remain uncommon, despite the potential benefits in both theft prevention and insurance claims. Front-facing dashcams were the most popular security addition, fitted to 26 per cent of vehicles. Engine or electronic immobilisers ranked second at 20 per cent, while 17 per cent of respondents had a rear dashcam. GPS trackers, including Apple AirTags and connected vehicle services, were used by 13 per cent of motorists. Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said dashcam footage can play an important role when insurers assess claims. “Dashcam footage can be really useful to insurers trying to piece together what actually happened,” Mr Koch said. “While our memories might fail us, dashcam footage can be valuable evidence. “Depending on the circumstances, it may even help show you weren’t the at-fault driver and support having your excess waived.” Mr Koch also encouraged drivers to collect evidence following an accident, including photographs of vehicle damage and registration plates, along with the details of those involved. With nearly one in seven Australians surveyed reporting a road incident in the past year, the research highlights the potential value of recording devices and other security measures. As dashcams become more affordable and readily available, more motorists may consider fitting one to help document events and support future insurance claims.
Aug 27, 2026 · via carsales.com.au