For music fans, that means there are several different ways to listen to music inside a Xiaomi car.
Xiaomi has said the YU7 supports Apple Music for high-quality online music streaming, while software updates have also expanded Apple Music and Apple CarPlay integration across Xiaomi vehicles.
Dolby says the SU7 series can play Dolby Atmos Music, with Dolby Atmos coming as standard on certain higher-specification versions and being offered as an audio option on others.
Recent Xiaomi HyperOS vehicle updates specifically reference USB Music alongside Bluetooth Music and native services including QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music and KuGou Music.
Xiaomi phones can connect more deeply with Xiaomi cars Where Xiaomi becomes particularly interesting is its wider ecosystem.
Sep 19, 2026 · via routenote.com
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CNN) - Police officers in New Jersey freed a ball python that had become lodged in a car’s grille.
According to the Franklin Township Police Department, a couple returned home Monday from having their car’s wheels aligned and discovered the snake.
The vehicle owners called police, who then called animal control.
So officers ended up handling the call and worked to free the 3-foot-long snake in about 20 minutes.
It remains unclear how the snake ended up in the car.
Sep 19, 2026 · via kwch.com
Why Ituran Location and Control stock is in focus today Ituran Location and Control (ITRN) drew fresh attention after announcing a multi year Software as a Service contract with entities under Israel's Ministry of Transport, centered on nationwide live traffic monitoring.
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After a sharp run over the past year and a pullback in recent months, Ituran Location and Control now sits at an interesting crossroads.
Next Steps Mixed signals on Ituran Location and Control so far.
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Sep 18, 2026 · via simplywall.st
What the letter asks A coalition tied to SAFE's Energy Security Leadership Council asked congressional leaders to move this year on legislation that would bar Chinese connected cars and the vehicle software and hardware that go with them.
The request is to get the Connected Vehicle Security Act across the finish line before the session gavels out in January.
Who is making the request and why now Bloomberg reviewed the September 15 letter from the Energy Security Leadership Council of SAFE, a nonprofit that brings together admirals, generals and Fortune 500 chief executives.
SAFE focuses on economic and national security through policies on supply chains, energy and transportation.
In the letter, the council argued the bill "would protect sensitive US data and preserve industrial capacity important to US military readiness."
Sep 18, 2026 · via briefs.co
A United States privacy lawyer who drives a Chinese electric vehicle says public alarm over Chinese EV data collection may overlook a key difference.
Grier said the Tesla Model Y relies on nine cameras and uses no LiDAR, radar, or ultrasonic sensors.
In her view, privacy law is about the conditions for collecting data, while security law focuses on who obtains it and where it could end up.
She also said some vehicle data collection happens because regulators require it.
These stories show why Chinese EVs keep surfacing in bigger policy and consumer debates.
Sep 18, 2026 · via thecooldown.com
The group outlined security risks and economic threats to the U.S. posed by subsidized Chinese automobiles and connected vehicle technology.
(Mark Schiefelbein/AP) It wasn’t the first time Trump signaled he’s open to the prospect of Chinese carmakers entering the U.S.
Speaking earlier this year in Detroit, he set U.S. automakers on edge when he said that if Chinese automakers wanted to build plants in the U.S., he would “love that.”
Chinese automakers have been growing rapidly around the world, taking share in established markets such as Europe while moving ever closer to the US’ doorstep.
But carmakers want Congress to go a step further by enshrining into law a permanent U.S. ban on Chinese cars and connected vehicle technologies.
Sep 18, 2026 · via ttnews.com
In 2023, Mozilla researchers shed light on connected car privacy, and their findings were damning.
This, coupled with policies that are anything but consumer-friendly, makes connected cars an even greater threat to privacy.
Geopolitical risks: Are Chinese connected cars worse?
One of the biggest concerns surrounding Chinese cars is rooted in potential geopolitical risk: could the Chinese government use these vehicles to spy on the Western world?
As cybersecurity experts previously confirmed to The Guardian, Chinese cars certainly have the potential to be repurposed as surveillance platforms for a hostile government.
Sep 18, 2026 · via techradar.com
A Reshuffled Lineup The 2027 Forester will be offered in four gas-only trims — Base, Premium, Wilderness, and Limited — while the Forester Hybrid expands to five trims: Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Wilderness Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid.
Wilderness Goes Hybrid The most notable addition to the 2027 lineup is the Forester Wilderness Hybrid, the first Subaru Wilderness model ever offered with a hybrid powertrain.
It pairs Subaru’s next-generation series-parallel hybrid system with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE Dual-Mode, and Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires.
The 2027 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid are built in Lafayette, Indiana, and Gunma, Japan.
2027 Subaru Forester Pricing 2027 Subaru Forester Options Destination and delivery is $1,475 for the Forester, and may vary in Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Sep 18, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
TiVo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi, and Element have announced the availability of new Element smart TVs Powered by TiVo, expanding consumer access to the TiVo OS platform across the US.
TiVo OS brings together live television, streaming apps and personalised content recommendations into a single, intuitive experience that helps viewers spend less time searching and more time enjoying the entertainment they love.
By organising content across entertainment sources and putting discovery at the center of the viewing experience, TiVo helps consumers quickly find something worth watching.
“The smart TV experience should revolve around content, not complexity,” commented Geir Skaaden, chief products and services officer at Xperi.
“Consumers shouldn’t have to choose between value and a great entertainment experience,” added Vlad Kazhdan, president of Element.
Sep 18, 2026 · via advanced-television.com
WASHINGTON — The U.S. automotive industry's top trade groups are urging President Donald Trump to "keep the door firmly shut" on Chinese automakers seeking to sell or build vehicles in the United States.
"Chinese automakers have zero market share in the U.S.
Allowing them to open a domestic facility would provide a foothold in the U.S. market at the expense of manufacturers operating here.
That would not create new American manufacturing jobs," the groups wrote in a Sept. 17 letter to Trump and top members of his administration.
The plea comes amid mounting concerns from industry leaders and lawmakers of both political parties that Trump could take steps toward allowing Chinese automakers to do business stateside.
Sep 18, 2026 · via detroitnews.com
Hyundai warns of Chinese EVs entering the US Chinese vehicles are already 30% to 40% cheaper than comparable auto brands in some markets, like Italy, Spain, and France, Munoz told Reuters in San Jose, California, on Thursday.
That’s with tariffs and other trade barriers Chinese automakers face on imported electric vehicles in Europe.
Through August, 355,746 electric vehicles have been registered in the UK, compared to 194,327 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and 598,842 petrol models.
Electrek’s Take Hyundai’s CEO isn’t the first to raise the alarm about Chinese electric vehicles entering the US unrestricted.
Farley warned employees in July that Ford was preparing to face Chinese automakers in the US within the next 5 to 10 years.
Sep 18, 2026 · via electrek.co
ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on Howell Mill Road that left two men injured, including one who was last reported in critical condition.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting happened Thursday morning along Howell Mill Road near Chattahoochee Avenue in northwest Atlanta.
Investigators believe the case may be connected to two additional crime scenes located miles away across the city.
Investigators believe two other scenes Thursday morning are connected to the Howell Mill Road shooting.
Atlanta Police discovered a Kia sedan riddled with bullets about four miles away on Peters Street near downtown Atlanta.
Sep 17, 2026 · via wsbtv.com
Workers on the assembly line for electric vehicle maker BYD in Zhengzhou, China.
(Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) A group of retired military commanders and leading business executives are calling on Congress to keep Chinese connected vehicle technologies from entering the U.S.
Cheap, tech-laden Chinese electric vehicles are also appearing in Canada and Mexico, amplifying concerns that they could soon seek inroads into the U.S.
The coalition noted that without legal restrictions, foreign adversary-linked vehicles could enter the U.S. market via Canada and Mexico.
The industry creates critical domestic demand for steel, aluminum, batteries, semiconductors and other advanced components, which military readiness depends upon, the letter said.
Sep 17, 2026 · via ttnews.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mecum Auctions will hold its inaugural Nashville auction this Sept. 22-26 at Nashville Superspeedway, with an estimated 1,750 collector vehicles to cross the auction block throughout the five-day auction.
Live auction coverage will kick off on ESPN+ on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. CT and run through Sept. 26.
Among the highlights is the Roush Automotive Collection, representing the legacy of legendary automotive innovator and motorsports figure Jack Roush.
Beyond the auction block, Mecum will offer attendees a variety of interactive experiences and opportunities to connect with automotive personalities.
For more information on Mecum's Nashville event and all other scheduled Mecum events, visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Sep 17, 2026 · via nashvillesuperspeedway.com
Boston, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for automotive data monetization is projected to grow from $643.5 million in 2025 to $1,692.0 million by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the period 2026–2031, according to the BCC Research report Global Market for Automotive Data Monetization.
Key Findings • The global market for automotive data monetization is forecast to expand at a 17.9% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, rising from $643.5 million in 2025 to $1,692.0 million by 2031, underpinned by the accelerating deployment of sensor-equipped, internet-connected vehicles that continuously generate commercially valuable real-time and historical data streams.
About the Report Global Market for Automotive Data Monetization provides comprehensive market sizing, segmentation by application and region, competitive intelligence, and forecasts through 2031, offering a full strategic assessment of the global automotive data monetization landscape.
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Sep 17, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
ATLANTA — Two people were shot outside a restaurant overnight.
Police are investigating two more scenes they believe are connected to the shooting.
All the latest developments from the investigations, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
One witness told Channel 2 Action News This Morning that she heard the gunfire and saw several people on the ground.
Police also found a car miles away on Peters Street in downtown Atlanta that they believe is connected to the shooting.
Sep 17, 2026 · via wsbtv.com
On Tuesday, the Volvo unveiled new long-range plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, claiming the longest electric-only range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the United States.
The pitch to customers is straightforward: electric range long enough to cover most daily driving, from school runs to commutes, without the anxiety of running out of charge on a longer trip.
Both the XC60 and XC90 will also continue to be offered in mild-hybrid form for buyers who want a simpler, less expensive option.
The XC90 Refines a Proven Formula Where the XC60 receives a visual overhaul, the XC90 update focuses more on refining what has already made it one of Volvo’s most acclaimed vehicles.
Production of the new XC60 and XC90 T8 AWD Long Range plug-in hybrids is set to begin later this fall, with customer deliveries expected to start in early 2027.
Sep 17, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID.
Hyundai Staria Electric van prices and specs We got our first look at the Staria Electric in January when Hyundai unveiled it at the Brussels Motor Show.
In Germany, Hyundai’s electric van starts at €57,450, or about $66,500.
Powered by an 84 kWh battery and a 160 kW (218 hp) front-mounted electric motor, Hyundai’s electric van has a WLTP range of up to 430 km (267 miles).
The base Hyundai Staria Electric Trend 9-seater starts at €57,450 ($66,500) in Germany.
Sep 17, 2026 · via electrek.co
Within just a few miles, you can go from Echo Park to Chinatown, Little Tokyo to Boyle Heights, passing murals, historic landmarks, restaurants and some of the city’s most recognizable streets.
For one Sunday next month, 6.5 miles of Los Angeles streets will instead be turned over to pedestrians, cyclists and skaters for one of the city’s biggest car-free events.
Most street closures start around 7 a.m., with some roads closing as early as 4–6 a.m.
Affected roads include portions of Broadway, Glendale Boulevard, 1st Street, Whittier Boulevard, Boyle Avenue, Bellevue Avenue and S Central Avenue.
There’s also a freeway impact: the southbound US 101 Broadway ramp will close, while the northbound US 101 Echo Park Avenue ramp will have restrictions.
Sep 16, 2026 · via secretlosangeles.com
The new reality of radio engineering Radio engineering used to mean transmitters, antennas and studio gear.
The best engineering work is the kind no one ever hears about.
But look at what actually gets a station through a digital transformation, a security overhaul or an infrastructure migration, and it’s the technical team running point.
A career in broadcast engineering rarely comes up in a computer science or electrical engineering program, even though the work now overlaps heavily with both fields.
The road ahead AI, cloud workflows, connected cars, hybrid radio, cybersecurity: The list of things reshaping broadcasting all runs through the same team.
Sep 16, 2026 · via radioworld.com