Tata Motors has addressed security vulnerabilities in its iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev connected car apps following an alert from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
According to the security alert, the affected versions were iRA 2.0 version 26.7.3 and earlier, along with iRA.ev version 26.7.2 and earlier.
The updated iRA 2.0 version is 26.8.2, while the iRA.ev app has been updated to version 26.9.1.
Tata Motors Says No Customer Data Was Compromised Tata Motors has stated that it has found no evidence of unauthorised access or compromise of customer credentials, personal information or vehicle-related data.
Owners using the iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev apps should check that they are running the latest versions to ensure they have the security fixes.
Nov 6, 2026 · via carlelo.com
Mazda North American Operations announced pricing and packaging for the 2027 Mazda3 on November 3, with the compact sedan and hatchback starting at $24,750.
Mazda said the 2027 Mazda3 offers greater value by extending features customers prefer, led by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and wireless phone charging.
Mazda3 2.5 S and 2.5 S Select Sport Set the Entry Point The sedan-only Mazda3 2.5 S opens the range at $24,750.
Safety and driver-assistance content grows with a 360-degree view monitor, front and rear parking sensors, Smart Brake Support – Rear, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Cruising and Traffic Support.
2027 Mazda3 Pricing Mazda lists the following MSRPs for the 2027 Mazda3.
Nov 6, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
China's ICV industry has delivered tangible results and reached a pivotal stage, with technological breakthroughs and commercialization advancing in parallel.
China also issued a mandatory national safety standard in July 2026 for M- and N-category vehicles with Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems.
Local solutions and experiences are jointly laying the foundation for the large-scale deployment of autonomous driving in China and beyond.
Shanghai released an action plan in July last year to build a leading zone for high-level autonomous driving.
Momenta has received approval from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority to conduct Level 4 autonomous driving tests on urban roads nationwide.
Nov 6, 2026 · via english.news.cn
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said the company has addressed vulnerabilities identified in its iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev applications through software updates and enhanced security measures, according to a report by PTI..
The flagged issues affected Tata Motors iRA 2.0 versions 26.7.3 and below, as well as iRA.ev versions 26.7.2 and below.
In response to the advisory, mandatory updates were rolled out over the air, upgrading iRA 2.0 to version 26.8.2 in August 2026 and iRA.ev to version 26.9.1 in September 2026.
The update rollout has been completed for all active users, and the company is reaching out to remaining customers who are yet to complete the updates.
Tata Motors stated that it continues to actively monitor its systems to maintain the security and protection of its customers.
Nov 5, 2026 · via autocarpro.in
Eligible customers will be able to receive a UBI score based on their vehicle usage and driving behaviour The UBI score will be calculated using driving behaviour recorded during the previous three months. Hyundai has announced Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) for eligible Bluelink customers, enabling customers to potentially receive additional insurance benefits based on safer driving behaviour.
How Usage-Based Insurance Works Customers who drive safely should have the opportunity to benefit through reduced insurance premiums.
Hyundai India Insurance Broking (HIIB) will serve as an intermediary between HMIL and participating insurance companies, facilitating the seamless sharing of customer-consented driving scores and enabling access to personalized insurance benefits.
Customers whose insurance renewal is due within the next 90 days will be able to view their score and explore potential insurance benefits.
This approach enables a more comprehensive assessment of driving behaviour compared to traditional insurance models and supports a personalized insurance experience that recognizes responsible driving habits.
Nov 5, 2026 · via carlelo.com
The vulnerabilities affect iRA 2.0 versions 26.7.3 and below, and iRA.ev versions 26.7.2 and below.
The applications cater to Tata Motors' internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) customers, respectively, and provide access to connected services such as remote vehicle commands, vehicle status, health monitoring and trip information.
The vulnerabilities flagged by CERT-In come amid growing cybersecurity concerns around connected vehicles globally.
The vulnerabilities affect iRA 2.0 versions 26.7.3 and below, and iRA.ev versions 26.7.2 and below.
The applications cater to Tata Motors' internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) customers, respectively, and provide access to connected services such as remote vehicle commands, vehicle status, health monitoring and trip information.
Nov 5, 2026 · via yourstory.com
vivo and BYD (01211.HK) signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on November 5, upgrading their partnership from "phone-car connectivity" to "phone-car integration," with collaboration to focus on product experience innovation, AI cross-device integration, and overseas market expansion.
The two companies' collaboration began in 2019, initially focusing on two areas: phone-car connectivity and smart access.
To date, these features have served nearly 5 million vehicles and are expected to cover select models across all BYD brands by the end of 2026.
For BYD, deep ties with a phone maker help fill software and ecosystem gaps in its smart cockpits; for vivo, the automotive scenario is an important outlet for its on-device AI capabilities.
Whether the two sides can convert their nearly 5 million existing users into ecosystem stickiness will determine the real value of this upgrade.
Nov 5, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com
Abstract According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Baby Safety Products market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
The global baby safety products market represents a critical and dynamic segment within the broader childcare industry, characterized by non-cyclical demand fundamentals and increasing penetration of advanced solutions.
The baseline scenario for the global baby safety products market anticipates a steady expansion from 2026 to 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%, bringing the market index to 176 (2025=100) by 2035.
Strategic partnerships between tech firms and traditional manufacturers are likely to accelerate the development of next-generation safety products.
Market Outlook (2026-2035) In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 5.8% compound annual growth rate for the global baby safety products market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 176 by 2035 (2025=100).
Nov 5, 2026 · via indexbox.io
The day followed an opening session on Tuesday that began with a ribbon-cutting in the newly revamped SEMA Central section of Central Hall and a morning program featuring Jay Leno and Harley-Davidson CEO Artie Starrs, according to SEMA’s own recap.
TOPDON, ASA Automotive and All Clear Diagnostics Target the Repair Bay Shop technology drew a cluster of announcements in the South Hall.
TOPDON was scheduled to unveil a new diagnostic tool at 9:30 a.m. in South Hall Upper, Booth 37183.
ASA Automotive followed at 10 a.m. with its OMNI platform for tire dealers and repair shops in South Hall Lower, Booth 43059.
The New Products Showcase in Lower South Hall, Booth 41271, is open through the week.
Nov 5, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
The Ministry of National Defense has begun assessing the technology status of connected cars (vehicles that exchange data by linking to external networks) sold in Korea.
The Ministry of National Defense plans to establish and implement standards for connected car access to military facilities based on the survey results.
The survey is a follow-up to concerns raised about connected car security during the National Defense Committee's audit on the 7th.
An official at the Ministry of National Defense said the ministry will make decisions "considering the possibility of overseas leakage of information collected from vehicles."
The Ministry of National Defense is preparing related standards with the goal of full implementation in January next year.
Nov 5, 2026 · via biz.chosun.com
KUALA LUMPUR: A collaboration to explore international connected vehicle opportunities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region is in motion, following a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) inked by ACO Tech and Deutsche Telekom IoT GmbH, part of Deutsche Telekom Group.
The collaboration brings together ACO Tech’s automotive technology expertise and Deutsche Telekom IoT GmbH’s international IoT connectivity capabilities to explore benefits for automotive manufacturers and their customers.
ACO Tech Sdn Bhd was established in 2019 as a joint venture between Proton, Ecarx and Altel Communications.
Meanwhile, Deutsche Telekom IoT provides secure, reliable and scalable IoT connectivity solutions worldwide.
The MoC was signed by Deutsche Telekom IoT chief commercial officer Benjamin Bastians and ACO Tech CEO Dr Li Pu.
Nov 4, 2026 · via carsifu.my
Washington, DC [US], November 4 (ANI): A major US automotive industry association has urged lawmakers to introduce a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles, citing national security concerns, surveillance risks and the potential threat posed by subsidised Chinese imports to American manufacturers, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).
The industry association had also urged congressional leaders in September to introduce legislation before Congress concludes its current session on January 3, 2027.
"Right now, Chinese automakers are dumping subsidised vehicles with connected software and hardware around the world," Bozzella wrote, adding that China was "capturing market share" across Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, Mexico and South America.
Warning against a similar development in the United States, he urged lawmakers to enact restrictions covering Chinese vehicles, software and hardware before the end of the year.
The call comes amid growing bipartisan efforts in Washington to prevent Chinese automakers from entering the American passenger vehicle market.
Nov 4, 2026 · via aninews.in
The truck runs a Ford Racing 460-cubic-inch Heritage small-block crate engine rated at 575 horsepower, along with a reworked TTB front suspension and oversized tires.
The companies said they would share further details at a joint press conference at Holley’s Central Hall booth, 22463, at noon Pacific on Tuesday.
Advanced Clutch Technology exhibits in Central Hall, Booth 23131, and Motor State Distributing in Central Hall, Booth 21237.
All 45 honorees are displayed in the New Products Showcase in Lower South Hall, Booth 41271.
In performance categories, the Edelbrock-family FAST LS XCR LS3 intake manifold won Performance – Racing, and Livernois Motorsports & Engineering’s differential brace system for 2015-27 Mustang won Performance – Street.
Nov 4, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
“I feel like eventually I won’t have a choice,” he told Fortune.
“I’ve got a Subaru that has the location and remote start based upon a subscription fee,” Drury told Fortune.
“It’s like you bought this vehicle; it’s good to go.
Against payments like that, a $20 or $30 monthly subscription can feel almost negligible, which is exactly what makes it easy to underestimate.
“The important thing is to look at the total cost of owning a vehicle, not just the monthly payment,” she told Fortune.
Nov 4, 2026 · via fortune.com
But it isn’t just security concerns that have legacy automakers pushing for an outright ban on Chinese cars.
The Volkswagen Group, one of the companies represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, cited competition from Chinese automakers as part of its major restructuring earlier this year.
The first wave of regulations on Chinese vehicles came during President Joe Biden’s administration.
The original rule essentially banned Chinese automakers from selling or building passenger vehicles in America over concerns about data privacy.
Congressional aides and industry experts said there may not be enough time to approve the Chinese vehicle ban during this session if Democrats win control of Congress, according to Reuters.
Nov 3, 2026 · via roadandtrack.com
Automotive privacy has been under scrutiny lately, particularly where insurance companies are concerned, following a major settlement involving General Motors and the sale of customer driving data.
The settlement also requires GM to obtain express consent before collecting or disclosing certain driving and location data.
Owners Can Switch Off Data Sharing Ford says owners can review and change their privacy preferences through their vehicle's touchscreen or the Ford App.
Drivers can also opt out of connected-vehicle data sharing entirely, although doing so disables certain functions.
Ford's promise should offer some reassurance to owners concerned about how their driving data is being used.
Nov 3, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
However, the website is less a privacy guarantee than a commitment to transparency.
And is a public privacy commitment enough to build trust in an automotive industry that increasingly relies on data?
Depending on the model and privacy settings, opting out of data collection can cause certain features to stop working.
Of course, not all data collection can be disabled at Ford, either.
Ford describes situations, for instance, in which location data may be processed regardless of the vehicle's standard location settings.
Nov 3, 2026 · via notebookcheck.net
The mechanism is merchant-integration-based: the vehicle's payment platform connects to merchant point-of-sale systems or order-ahead platforms to authorize and settle transactions.
Market Outlook (2026-2035) In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 12.0% compound annual growth rate for the global in vehicles payment market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 378 by 2035 (2025=100).
For full methodological details and benchmark tables, see the latest IndexBox In Vehicles Payment market report.
This report is an independent strategic market study that provides a structured, commercially grounded analysis of the global market for In Vehicles Payment.
What this report is about At its core, this report explains how the market for In Vehicles Payment actually functions.
Nov 3, 2026 · via indexbox.io
Because you’re always in control of this data-sharing process, you can block connected vehicle data from leaving your vehicle.
“However, in doing so, some features like BlueCruise, Internet connectivity, and vehicle location data on the app will not be usable,” Ford says.
In other words, you’re going to lose all the new-generation features, turning your brand-new Ford into a dumb car again.
“We never sell data about how you drive your vehicle to data brokers,” the carmaker says.
If you block the data sharing, you’ll have to do all of that online or directly with a dealer.
Nov 3, 2026 · via autoevolution.com
Ford, Honda Racing Corporation, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Stellantis and Toyota are all confirmed as exhibiting automakers, and the week’s product announcements span connected electronics, lighting, protection films and car care.
Ford Builds a Bronco Live on the Show Floor With Washtenaw Community College Ford is centering its SEMA presence on the Bronco, including the Ford Custom Garage Ultimate Build.
Dodge previewed a Durango “Tow Hook” ahead of the show, and Auto123 reported that Jeep intends to unveil a concept vehicle, though details have not been released.
Toyota models are available to order now, and Ram and GM versions are targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
AAPEX AAPEX 2026 runs November 3 to 5 at the Venetian Expo and the AAPEX Forum in Las Vegas, with more than 2,500 exhibitors across 550,000 square feet, according to organizers.
Nov 3, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com