In June 2026, we discovered an unusual new piece of malware targeting… Android-based car head units. This is the first documented case of malware being delivered to automotive head units via an automatic firmware-update service. We’ve covered automotive cyber-incidents many times before, but those were generally related either to data leaks in manufacturers’ digital infrastructure, or to security researchers’ experiments. This case, however, involves malware that cybercriminals are distributing in the wild. Their goals are ad fraud and creation of a proxy botnet made up of infected automotive head units. In this article, we explain what a head unit is, how exactly attackers infect these devices, and what this could mean for drivers. What is a car head unit (HU)? First, let’s clarify what a car head unit actually is. The term may sound technical, but in reality, most drivers interact with one every time they use their car. A head unit is the vehicle’s infotainment system — usually centered around a display used to control navigation, music, and other vehicle functions. In modern cars, head units are often connected to the internet. Manufacturers frequently use Android as the operating system for their head units — in part for simplicity’s sake: Android is designed to support automotive head-unit usage cases, bringing a number of advantages: - extensive options for customizing the interface; - easy app development; - the ability to add one’s own system apps and components; - a large existing app ecosystem. However, those same advantages also create risks — because the apps involved may be malicious rather than legitimate. And that’s what’s happened here: using a malicious application, attackers have made cars part of a botnet. Here’s how… How do attackers infect car head units, and what malware do they use? First, it should be noted that this
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As OEMs invest heavily in connected services and software-defined vehicles, customer engagement is rising. Yet subscription revenue and renewal rates often remain stubbornly flat. The industry has largely assumed that higher engagement should lead to stronger monetisation. But engagement measures activity, not whether customers perceive enough ongoing value to keep paying. This distinction matters. A customer may repeatedly use remote climate control, vehicle status or charging functions while seeing them not as premium digital services, but simply as part of the car they already own. Another customer may browse a subscription store frequently because they are evaluating whether anything justifies the price. Both generate engagement. Neither behaviour necessarily signals willingness to pay. Three behavioural modes, one interface To understand this gap, consider a behavioural framework based on three customer modes: discover, execute and commit. In ‘discover mode’, customers browse, explore and evaluate what is available. This is highly visible in product analytics, but discovery is not commitment. The customer is asking whether anything is worth paying for. In ‘execute mode’, the customer has a specific task: start the climate control, check vehicle status or find a charging point. The interaction is efficient and purposeful. Yet when a service becomes a reliable utility, customers may begin to perceive it as part of the vehicle rather than an additional digital service. In ‘commit mode’, the customer recognises ongoing value and chooses to continue paying. This requires the service to feel distinct from the vehicle itself: something that would genuinely be missed if it disappeared. The structural problem is that many connected ecosystems are optimised for discover and execute while paying too little attention to the conditions that create commit. The decision compressor The renewal period reveals another important dynamic. Customer behaviour in the broader period before renewal does not necessarily look the
Aug 21, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
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Biometric Vehicle Access Systems Market to Reach US$3.97 Billion by 2035, Driven by Rising Vehicle Security Concerns The global Biometric Vehicle Access Systems Market reached USD 1.27 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.97 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period 2026-2035. The market is gaining momentum as automotive manufacturers increasingly adopt biometric authentication, connected vehicle technologies, advanced driver-assistance systems, and intelligent security features to enhance vehicle safety and personalization. Growing concerns around vehicle theft, unauthorized access, and demand for keyless entry solutions are further supporting the adoption of biometric technologies such as fingerprint, facial, voice, and iris recognition. The competitive opportunity is increasingly focused on secure vehicle authentication, contactless access, personalized in-vehicle experiences, and seamless integration with connected-car ecosystems. Automakers and technology providers are investing in biometric solutions that can provide faster authentication while enabling personalized settings, driver identification, and enhanced security. The market is therefore shifting toward AI-powered biometric recognition, multimodal authentication, smart vehicle access, connected security systems, and personalized mobility solutions, supporting strong growth in the global Biometric Vehicle Access Systems Market through 2035. Get a Free Sample PDF Of This Report (Get Higher Priority for Corporate Email ID): https://www.datamintelligence.com/download-sample/biometric-vehicle-access-systems-market?sai-v Recent Developments August 2026: Asia-Pacific continued expanding biometric vehicle access adoption, with the region accounting for 37.95% of automotive biometric revenue in 2025. Growth is being supported by connected vehicles, EV adoption, fingerprint authentication, and facial-recognition technologies. July 2026: North America continued advancing biometric vehicle access systems, particularly across premium vehicles, EVs, and connected-car platforms. Automotive manufacturers are increasingly combining biometric authentication with vehicle cybersecurity and personalized driver experiences. June 2026: Europe continued developing integrated biometric access solutions, with facial, fingerprint, iris, and voice recognition being incorporated into next-generation vehicle access and authorization systems. OEMs are also focusing
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On the Dash: - Simple background tech, like smart ignition, earns higher satisfaction than advanced automation features, JD Power survey finds. - Hands-free L2+ systems score lower than basic L2 systems despite offering more functionality. - Passenger screens rank among the most problematic features, and most owners never use them. Owners are least satisfied with the technology automakers are betting on most, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, released today. Hands-free driving systems and passenger screens rank among the most problematic features in the industry, while simple background tech like smart ignition and climate control earns the highest satisfaction scores. The study looked at 40 technologies across five categories, such as: - Comfort and convenience - Connected vehicle - Driver assist - Electric vehicle - Smart vehicle systems Results are based on 68,084 owners of new 2026 model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 days of ownership. Smart tech that goes unnoticed Features that seamlessly integrate into the driving experience tend to be more satisfying and reliable than flashier upgrades. For example, smart ignition automatically starts and stops the vehicle depending on driver behavior. It scores highest in overall satisfaction and has one of the lowest issue rates in the study, at 2.4 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Similarly, smart climate control and driver preference systems are well-regarded, with owners appreciating their functionality and rarely reporting issues. “The technology customers value most is often the technology they barely notice because it simply works,” said Doron Hikry, Director of Customer Success at JD Power. He reiterated that smart ignition and smart climate control make everyday driving easier without demanding attention and added that automation and extra screens don’t necessarily improve the experience. He said automakers should prioritize technology that simplifies driving rather than complicates it, since features
Aug 21, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Genesis has entered the top tier of the luxury SUV market with the reveal of the GV90, the automaker’s first full-size flagship SUV, shown at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The vehicle arrives in two forms — a GV90 Neolun with an unusual hidden-pillar coach door and a standard GV90 with conventional swing doors — and it is built to signal that Genesis intends to compete directly with the world’s most established luxury nameplates. The GV90 is a production version of the Neolun concept the brand showed in 2024, and Genesis executives framed it as the culmination of the brand’s design and engineering ambitions to date. Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, said the GV90 was meant to represent a new vision for luxury mobility built around design, AI-driven software, connectivity and safety, rather than any single technology. José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, pointed to Genesis’ rapid rise — becoming the fastest luxury brand to reach one million sales in under eight years — as the backdrop for the new flagship. A Door Designed Around Hospitality The GV90 Neolun’s signature feature is the Neolun Arch Gate, described by Genesis as the first independently opening and closing hidden B-pillar coach door of its kind. Front and rear doors swing open facing one another, eliminating the visual and physical barrier of a traditional B-pillar and creating a wide, open entry point. A newly engineered dual-motion hinge allows the rear door to slide slightly outward before rotating open, so it can operate independently without interfering with the front door. Removing the B-pillar required new structural thinking. Genesis substituted high-strength dual steel beams at the point where the doors meet the body to distribute crash forces, and reinforced the passenger cabin with a frame 1.5
Aug 21, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
James Wong 2026 Kia EV5 review 6 Hours Ago The Long Range version of the base Kia EV5 is currently on offer for under $60,000 drive-away, and could be the pick of the electric SUV range. Marketplace Editor If this is the car for you, we’ll compare offers from trusted dealers, handle the back and forth and manage your purchase from enquiry to delivery. Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to boom in Australia, but while emerging Chinese brands are making all the headlines, there are still plenty of options from the household names. The 2026 Kia EV5, for example, was one of the earlier entrants in the mid-size electric SUV category from an established auto brand, and has enjoyed plenty of success since it arrived in 2024. Sourced from China like most of Australia's top-selling EVs, the EV5 continues to post sales growth – just not quite to the lofty heights of the hugely popular BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y. So far this year to July 31, the EV5 has found 3601 new homes Down Under, an increase of 11.6 per cent on the January-July period last year. However, that figure pales in comparison to the aforementioned Sealion 7, sales of which have soared by no less than 190.6 per cent to 15,064 units in the same timeframe (although it only became available to order in February 2025). Even newcomer Geely has surpassed the Kia's volume within 12 months of being on the market with its EX5, which so far in 2026 has recorded 8790 sales, up a whopping 276.4 per cent on its 2025 figures after going on sale last March. And everyone knows Australia's top-selling EV is the Model Y, which has notched up more than 25,000 sales to July this year, aided by the new
Aug 21, 2026 · via carexpert.com.au
With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information. Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology Established in Wuhan New joint venture plans four NEV models for launch from 2027 ·Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. was officially inaugurated in the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone on August 20. ·The company has registered capital of approximately RMB 8.2 billion and is jointly funded by six investors, including Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis, and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA). ·Its equity structure comprises: oDongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile: approximately 24.1%. oDongfeng Motor: 13.5%. oStellantis: 13.5%. ·The company will engage in vehicle R&D, industrial investment and new energy vehicle sales. ·Its initial product plan includes four new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models for off-road, urban commuting and family mobility scenarios. Launches are scheduled to begin in 2027. ·Under the partnership, Dongfeng Motor will lead core new energy vehicle and intelligent connected vehicle technologies, Stellantis will contribute its brand resources and global distribution network, and the local investors will provide regional industrial support. Chery Automobile Reports Stronger Margins and Overseas Revenue Growth in H1 2026 Overseas revenue approaches RMB 100 billion as NEV revenue rises 63.8% ·On August 20, the Hong Kong-listed Chery Automobile released its unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. ·First-half revenue reached RMB 143.28 billion, up 1.2% year on year, while gross profit rose 25.1% year on year to RMB 23.044 billion. ·Gross margin increased from 13% a year earlier to 16.1%. Profit for the period totaled RMB 9.016 billion, with a net profit margin of 6.3%. Profit attributable to owners of the company reached RMB 8.567 billion. ·Overseas revenue increased 51% year on year to
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Volvo has confirmed that it will launch two new EVs, the EX90 SUV and the ES90 sedan, in India on October 12, 2026. The EX90 and ES90 will serve as Volvo’s flagship electric offerings for the Indian market. Notably, the ES90 will mark Volvo India’s return to the luxury sedan space, following the discontinuation of the S90 in June 2025. The EX90 is expected to rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Kia EV9, while the ES90 is likely to go up against the BMW i5. Volvo EX90, ES90 battery and range Both get identical 92kWh RWD and 106kWh AWD powertrains The EX90 and ES90 are both underpinned by Volvo’s SPA2 platform, which features an 800V electrical architecture. In global markets, both EVs can be had in 92kWh (Single Motor) and 106kWh (Twin Motor) guises. In the 92kWh spec, the EX90 and ES90 get a single rear-mounted motor (RWD) developing 333hp and 480Nm. Meanwhile, the 106kWh battery option is split into Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance variants, developing 456hp/670Nm and 680hp/870Nm, respectively. For the EX90, 0-100kph comes up in a claimed 6.6 seconds for the 92kWh, 5.3 seconds for the 106kWh Twin Motor and 4 seconds for the Twin Motor Performance. The ES90 Twin Motor is slightly slower at 5.4 seconds but mirrors the EX90 for the other variants. As for WLTP range, the EX90 92kWh is rated at 565km, while the Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance trims manage 608km and 602km, respectively. Meanwhile, the ES90’s WLTP range is certified at 664km for the 92kWh variant and 696km for the 106kWh versions. Coming to charging speeds, both the EX90 and ES90 can utilise up to 350kW DC charging and take 22 minutes for a 10-80 percent top-up across all variants. Volvo EX90, ES90 exterior design Look quite
Aug 20, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
A Quebec man faces nearly 30 charges after police allege he stole more than a dozen vehicles in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, some of which he placed tracking devices on prior to the thefts. Halton Regional Police say they began an investigation in April after receiving a report of an attempted vehicle theft in Oakville. A resident had discovered an AccuTag tracking device attached to their vehicle, police said. Investigators allege the suspect placed tracking devices on multiple vehicles before they were stolen. Police say they executed several search warrants in connection with the investigation and linked 14 stolen Toyota and Lexus vehicles to the suspect. The vehicles were reported stolen between March and August, police said. As part of the investigation, police have released video footage that they say shows the suspect appearing to place a tracking device underneath a vehicle parked at Sherway Gardens. In the footage, the suspect pulls up alongside the vehicle in another vehicle and within seconds is gone. On Aug. 18, police arrested 25-year-old Darryl Davance of Saint-Jérôme, Que. He is charged with 29 offences, including 14 counts of theft of a motor vehicle, 14 counts of failing to comply with a release order and one count of mischief over $5,000. The charges have not been tested in court. Police allege Davance was on release for similar offences at the time of his arrest. The investigation is ongoing and police say the suspect may be connected to several additional vehicle thefts in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Halton police said vehicle thieves are known to target busy public places, including shopping malls and hotel parking lots. They may discreetly place GPS or Bluetooth tracking devices on target vehicles, including in trailer hitches, side mirrors, wheel wells or bumpers. Police say thieves
Aug 20, 2026 · via cp24.com
Waymo dropped the waitlist for its Ojai robotaxi on Wednesday, making the Chinese-built minivan commercially available to any rider in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco — a milestone that lands as a bipartisan Senate bill, cleared through committee without a dissenting vote last month, advances toward a vote that could make the Ojai's chassis illegal to import under the Connected Vehicle Security Act. What riders are actually stepping into is a vehicle whose body, battery, and electric drivetrain were built in Ningbo, China, by Zeekr — a brand owned by Geely Holding Group, the same Chinese automotive conglomerate whose Polestar subsidiary was banned from U.S. sales in June under the same national security framework now being debated in Congress. Waymo argues that its arrangement is fundamentally different from Polestar's. The government has not said so publicly. What the Ojai Is, and What Riders Are Hailing The Ojai (pronounced "oh-hi") is a boxy, van-shaped electric vehicle that looks nothing like the Jaguar I-Pace SUVs that have been Waymo's flagship in San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is Waymo's first purpose-built robotaxi — not a retrofitted consumer vehicle but a vehicle designed from the ground up for commercial driverless ride-hailing. The interior trades automotive styling for practical utility: a flat floor, low step-in height, dual B-pillarless sliding doors that open like elevator doors, and three LED touchscreens where riders can control temperature, audio, and ride preferences. Waymo describes the cabin as a "modern living room on wheels," and at 1,755 mm (69.1 inches) tall, it is substantially roomier than the I-Pace. The technology inside is Waymo's: a sixth-generation autonomous driving system with 13 cameras, four LiDAR units, six radar sensors, and external audio receivers (EARs). That represents a 42% reduction in sensor count compared to the fifth-generation hardware that runs Waymo's
Aug 20, 2026 · via techtimes.com
Why It Matters Modern vehicles gather geolocation information through GPS systems, telematics control units, electronic control units, dedicated short-range communications radio, and third-party monitoring devices. Manufacturers collect vehicle geolocation data for navigation and emergency response, and use it for targeted marketing; insurers access it to set personalized rates; data brokers buy it for market research; and law enforcement obtains it via warrant, subpoena, or direct purchase from brokers. A recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, published June 30, examines how modern vehicles collect and share precise location data, revealing regulatory gaps that could expose Americans to stalking, foreign surveillance, and discrimination, while leaving Congress with limited legislative options. Location tracking can reveal sensitive personal information including religion, sexual orientation, health conditions, and marital status. Foreign adversaries might access this data to target military and government personnel. Tracking a consumer's location via vehicle geolocation data may create stalking risks and domestic violence risks. Yet, Congress has not passed comprehensive federal data privacy legislation, and no existing federal laws specifically regulate the collection, processing, and use of vehicle geolocation data. The Big Picture The regulatory landscape is fragmented. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has authority over unfair and deceptive practices and can limit foreign adversary access. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has limited geolocation-specific authority. The Federal Communications Commission maintains a covered equipment list of national security risks and proposed a rulemaking to allow domestic abuse survivors to disable connected vehicle services. The Department of Justice issued a January 2025 rule restricting bulk transfers of precise location data to foreign adversaries. As of June 2026, however, the FTC has not taken action against any companies for violating relevant provisions of existing law regarding vehicle data. The report identifies five major categories of risk and concern: - Sensitive location tracking - Data
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You can soon stream Crunchyroll on your car's infotainment system The anime streaming service has started appearing on the Appning app store. Streaming video apps have become commonplace on in-car infotainment systems. You might soon have another way to watch anime in your car (depending on your model) as Crunchyroll has started appearing on the Appning app store. Appning is available in vehicles from more than 40 brands, including those from BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen Group, Mini, Lotus and SAIC Motor. You can already access Crunchyroll in BMW cars, and it's coming to more vehicles later, according to Appning. However, it won't appear in the Afeela 1 from Crunchyroll parent Sony and Honda, as the companies scrapped the car a few months ago. "Through Appning, Crunchyroll will be available directly within connected car environments across global regions including Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Latin America, and North America," Crunchyroll said in its announcement, which it made on LinkedIn of all places. As a safety measure, video streaming typically only works on an infotainment system while the car is parked. That's a good thing, as it's probably not a wise idea to tear along a highway with half an eye on the likes of Dan Da Dan or Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers.
Aug 20, 2026 · via engadget.com
By: Chris Perkins, Senior Writer and Editor, GM News Hero Image: Engineers love to chase efficiency, maximizing the potential of whatâs in front of them. With the pioneering GM EV1 â the first modern electric vehicle from General Motors â they looked in an unexpected place: The brakes. To meaningfully boost the EV1âs driving range, getting the most out of mid-1990s battery technology, GM engineers and designers left no stone unturned, creating a lightweight car with bodywork meant to slip through the air. They also reinvented the automotive braking system, setting a template for so many vehicles to come. A typical automotive braking system uses friction to convert kinetic (rolling) energy into thermal (heat) energy. When the driver pushes the brake pedal in a modern car, hydraulic fluid flows to brake pads that squeeze against a rotating disc attached to each wheel. Itâs a very effective method for slowing a car down, but all that heat energy is wasted, lost into the atmosphere. EVs, however, offer another way of slowing a car down: Regenerative braking. The same electric motor that propels the vehicle forward can also act as an electricity generator, resisting the carâs momentum and putting energy back into the battery as the car slows down. By harnessing regenerative braking, the EV1 team could generate electricity to boost driving range. Caption: A cutaway illustration of the GM EV1 highlighting many of its novel tech features. The EV1 team wanted both regenerative and friction braking, and they wanted to keep things simple for drivers, controlling both with the conventional brake pedal. To do so, they created a new and revolutionary kind of braking system: Brake-by-wire, where the brake pedal activates an electronic system that controls regenerative braking and the conventional brakes simultaneously. In a conventional automotive braking system, the brake
Aug 20, 2026 · via news.gm.com
Suspect connected to stolen car arrested near Truckee
TRUCKEE, California (KOLO) - A Sacramento man will face stolen vehicle related charges after crashing a car in the Truckee area.
At around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the Truckee Police Department received information about a stolen vehicle entering the Truckee area from I-80 in the area of Donner Pass Road near Richards Blvd.
Police say the vehicle was associated with a carjacking in Sacramento, and that the suspect, Andrew Coleman, was armed and dangerous.
The driver ultimately crashed the car down an embankment before fleeing on foot across I-80 and into a heavily wooded area.
Police ultimately found Coleman hiding along the bank of Donner Creek.
Coleman was taken into custody and is being held without bail in Nevada County on a parole violation. Additional charges are pending related to the stolen vehicle.
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Phoenix turns to AI to fight Chase Field game-day gridlock About 25 new signals will adjust timing on the fly during games and concerts PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is expanding its network of traffic signals run by artificial intelligence, with about 25 new ones coming downtown in the next few months. The signals, between Interstates 17 and 10, will use AI technology from a company called NoTraffic to move traffic during sporting events and concerts at Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, adjusting timing in the moment instead of running a preset schedule, said Simon Ramos, a traffic engineering supervisor for the city. Another 16 are planned near Loop 101 on the north side of town, he said. Most U.S. traffic signals run on preset schedules written by an engineer, sometimes years ago. The Federal Highway Administration says fewer than 1% can adapt to the traffic in front of them and rewrite that timing. Phoenix has about 1,300 signals citywide and six traffic engineers responsible for monitoring and managing timing. The city has been experimenting with AI traffic signals since 2020, and there are now about 50 to 60 intersections outfitted with AI detection technology, Ramos said. “If you just sit there and do the math with 1,300 signals and six staff members – we take any help that we can get,” Ramos said on the latest episode of Generation AI. The systems detect cars, bicycles and pedestrians, count vehicles, identify traffic trends and alert the city to congestion or crashes, he said. The work began with a Maricopa Association of Governments pilot on Glendale Avenue between Central Avenue and State Route 51, later expanding to about 20 nearby intersections. A recently completed University of Arizona study used the technology at roughly 30 more intersections to examine
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