China unveils first mandatory safety rules for autonomous vehicles China introduced on Tuesday its first mandatory national safety standards for advanced autonomous vehicles, requiring automakers to build end-to-end safety systems before deploying Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving technologies on roads. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said the new standard on safety requirements for automated driving systems of intelligent connected vehicles will take effect on July 1. The move comes as global automakers and technology companies race to bring autonomous driving from testing grounds into everyday transportation. China granted conditional access approval to two L3 autonomous driving vehicle models in 2025, marking an early step toward broader commercial deployment. Under the new standard, automakers will be required to establish full-lifecycle safety management covering vehicle design, development, manufacturing and post-deployment operation. Companies must implement risk management systems, conduct simulation tests, closed-course testing and real-world road trials before deploying autonomous driving functions. The standard also introduces clearer requirements for human-machine interaction, an issue that has become increasingly important as drivers shift between automated and manual control. For L3 vehicles, manufacturers must equip systems with the ability to monitor whether drivers are ready and able to take over when required. Companies must also clearly inform users about the vehicle's automation level, operational boundaries, limitations and responsibilities through user manuals, websites and in-vehicle displays.
Aug 4, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
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India Proposes Mandatory V2V Safety Tech for All New Cars and Bikes From 2028 - Team Autopunditz - 2 hours ago - 10 min read V2V Safety System Proposed From 2028: Cars and Bikes in India May Soon Talk to Each Other India is preparing for a major shift in automotive safety, one in which cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks could continuously exchange information with nearby vehicles to prevent accidents. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making Vehicle-to-Vehicle, or V2V, communication systems mandatory across newly manufactured vehicles from October 1, 2028. The proposal covers vehicle categories L, M and N, bringing two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, buses, trucks and other goods vehicles within its scope. Unlike conventional safety technologies that react after a danger becomes visible to the driver or the vehicle’s sensors, V2V communication can warn vehicles about hazards beyond the driver’s direct line of sight. The proposal could therefore represent one of the most significant changes to India’s vehicle-safety ecosystem since the introduction of airbags, ABS and electronic stability control. What Is Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication? Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication allows nearby vehicles to wirelessly exchange real-time information such as: - Vehicle speed - Location and direction of travel - Braking status - Acceleration or deceleration - Lane-change movement - Potential collision trajectory Each V2V-enabled vehicle periodically transmits small packets of information. Nearby vehicles receive this data and compare it with their own position, speed and direction. If the system identifies a potential collision, it can warn the driver through an audio, visual or haptic alert. More advanced implementations could eventually communicate directly with braking, steering or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The key advantage is that V2V communication does not depend only on cameras, radar or direct visibility. A vehicle could receive a warning from another vehicle hidden behind a
Aug 4, 2026 · via autopunditz.com
Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Aishvarya Ambekar North America Automotive Seat Market Size & Share 2026-2035 Report ID: GMI16453 | Published Date: August 2026 | Report Format: PDF/Excel/Dashboard/Platform Download Free PDF Explore Our Licensing Options: Jump to Content Market Size Market Trends Market Analysis Market Share Market Companies Industry News Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Research Methodology Related Reports Download Free PDF North America Automotive Seat Market Get a free sample of this report Get a free sample of this report North America Automotive Seat Market Is your requirement urgent? Please give us your business email for a speedy delivery! North America Automotive Seat Market Size The North America automotive seat market was valued at USD 17.1 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 17.9 billion in 2026 to USD 26.6 billion in 2035 at a CAGR of 4.5%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc. North America Automotive Seat Market Key Takeaways Market Leader: Adient led with over 26.3% market share in 2025. Leading Players: Top 5 players in this market include Adient, Lear, FORVIA, Hyundai Transys Americas, Toyota Boshoku America, which collectively held a market share of 81.2% in 2025. The growing trend towards premium and comfortable seating is an important growth factor for the North American automotive seat market. The customerâs growing focus on comfort, ergonomics, and personalized driving experience leads to the integration of powered adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, memory and lumbar functions for premium cars and affordable cars by OEMs. Increasing consumer demand for SUVs, pickups, luxury interiors, and enhanced seating comfort is leading to higher seating content per vehicle in North America.[1]U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)- Vehicle Technologies Office, https://www.energy.gov Prominent manufacturers, such as Lear Corporation, Adient, and FORVIA, continuously expand their product portfolio of smart seats with
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India Opens Doors To Connected Cars, But Its Biggest Challenge Is Beyond Technology - Business - Published on 4 Aug 2026 6:00 AM IST India's vehicle-to-everything rollout now depends on shared standards, roadside units, cybersecurity and cross-sector collaboration. Imagine driving on a busy Indian highway when your car senses, seconds before you can, that a truck two vehicles ahead has slammed on the brakes. Or riding a two-wheeler at dusk and getting a silent alert that a pedestrian is about to step out from an unlit corner just beyond your headlights. That is the promise of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, and India has now taken a concrete regulatory step, marking a real turning point for connected and autonomous mobility in India, with road safety at its core. However, by every industry estimate, the mass deployment is still close to a decade from widespread use. V2X enables vehicles to wirelessly exchange real-time information with everything around them. This includes other vehicles (V2V), road infrastructure such as traffic signals and toll booths (V2I), pedestrians and cyclists (V2P), and the wider cellular network (V2N). The Rules Are Changing On August 3, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification proposing a phased rollout of V2V communication systems. Under the proposed timeline, authorised vehicles will need to comply with the AIS-230 standard if fitted with V2V systems from October 2027, with mandatory fitment from October 2028. These systems let nearby vehicles exchange real-time data on speed, position, direction and acceleration, giving drivers advance warnings. This follows a series of steps already underway to build India's connected-vehicle framework. In June, India scrapped licensing requirements for two radio frequency bands used in advanced vehicle safety systems, by removing a regulatory hurdle that had made deploying V2X technologies slower and costlier than in the
Aug 4, 2026 · via thecore.in
GM interns explore Detroit with Google Gemini 2026-08-03 By Mirabel Chin, GM intern The General Motors Global Communications interns hit the road with an AI assistant riding shotgun. Hereâs what we learned. The four of us â myself, Abbi Gabli, Kendall McCardell, and Abby Vincler â recently turned downtown Detroit into our test track for an in-vehicle experience with available Google Gemini1, spending a day exploring the city in a Chevrolet Blazer EV SS. We kicked off our journey by asking Gemini to remind us where we parked the car, then we hopped in to drive to our first stop, a local coffee shop. On the way, we experimented with Geminiâs small-talk skills by asking if it preferred oat milk or almond milkâGemini politely reminded us it doesnât drink milk. While heading to our next stop, Valade Park, we asked Gemini to build a road trip playlist! The AI assistant was up for the task, curating the perfect soundtrack for our adventure. Upon arrival at the park, we showcased our strategic planning abilities with a game of life-sized chess. At our last stop, we displayed compromise on our pizza choices, and Gemini even gave its input that pepperoni and jalapeños sounded like a good combo! Throughout the drive, Gemini responded naturally to our conversational questions, handled follow-ups without needing rigid commands, and even delivered a few well-timed jokes. When our plans shifted, Gemini quickly rerouted us. It suggested playlists that matched the mood, and answered questions about the neighborhoods and landmarks we visited, demonstrating how AI can make time in the car feel more personal and intuitive. This experience highlighted how software and hardware work together seamlessly in GM vehicles. With Gemini taking care of the practical parts of navigating and planning, we could focus on enjoying the city, showing
Aug 4, 2026 · via news.gm.com
General Motors confirmed this week that it will launch a proprietary, natively integrated in-vehicle artificial intelligence assistant later this year, a system designed to work alongside — not replace — the Google Gemini assistant GM began rolling out earlier in 2026. The disclosure came from Anna Santos, GM’s director of product management for voice services and artificial intelligence, in comments to CNBC that offered the company’s most detailed public description yet of a project it first previewed last October. Why a Second Assistant GM’s logic is straightforward: a general-purpose conversational AI, however fluent, was never built to see inside a car. Gemini can field an open-ended question, stream music, or adjust the cabin temperature, but it has no native line into a vehicle’s mechanical state, its sensors, or the patterns of a specific driver’s behavior over time. Santos framed the limitation as structural rather than a shortcoming of Gemini itself, noting there is a ceiling to what an assistant operating at the top layer of a vehicle’s software stack can actually do. GM’s answer is a second system built from the ground up on data the company already owns — OnStar telemetry, predictive maintenance diagnostics, and real-time mechanical readouts — paired with conversational AI capable of interpreting it in plain language. Santos described the arrangement as proprietary by design. The vehicle data underpinning the new assistant belongs to GM, and the company’s stated goal is to convert that data into the kind of deep, model-specific expertise a third-party assistant simply cannot replicate. What the Native System Can Do That Gemini Cannot The clearest illustration GM has offered is a single command it calls, informally, a “kids setting.” Where Gemini can adjust one vehicle function at a time — the radio volume, say, or the cabin temperature — GM’s proprietary assistant
Aug 4, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Watch Now: Why Fleets Need Fuel Spend Management WEX Launches Secure Fuel AI-Powered Fuel Fraud & Theft Protection Tool WEX launched SecureFuel, a fraud-detection tool that uses AI-powered models to analyze fleet card transaction data and compare it with vehicle telematics data to prevent misuse or fraudulent purchases. In an exclusive interview, Work Truck learned more. - WEX has introduced a new tool called SecureFuel designed to detect and prevent fuel fraud and theft. - The tool employs AI-powered models to analyze fleet card transaction data. - SecureFuel integrates this data with vehicle telematics to identify and prevent misuse or fraudulent activities. *Summarized by AI WEX launched SecureFuel, a fraud-detection tool that uses real-time vehicle telematics information, detailed fleet card transaction data, and AI-powered models to identify and stop potentially unauthorized fuel purchases before they are approved. Last week, during the third annual WEX North American Mobility Summit in Portland, Maine, WEX announced SecureFuel is now generally available to fleets. At the WEX Venture Capital Summit earlier in the week, WEX also announced that eligible fleet customers can now access the Standard Fleet connected-vehicle platform. “For our customers, we know that control is incredibly important,” said Dylan Jones, senior vice president and general manager, Mobility Growth. “With the SecureFuel launch, we're enabling customers to connect their fleet transaction data and their fueling behavior with their telematics data and telemetry from the vehicles.” The WEX proprietary, closed-loop network covers approximately 95% of US fuel stations and provides purchase details, including fuel quantity, fuel type, and merchant location. SecureFuel combines those results with telematics data and WEX-designed, AI-powered fraud models to help identify suspicious activity more precisely while reducing false positives. “So, put really simply, it's the ability for us to know that a vehicle is at the pump when the card
Aug 4, 2026 · via worktruckonline.com
Automechanika and Frost & Sullivan Strengthen Global Partnership to Drive Automotive Aftermarket Growth and Innovation Renewed collaboration will deliver exclusive market intelligence, thought leadership, and actionable growth opportunities to help the global automotive aftermarket navigate its next era of transformation LONDON, Aug. 3, 2026 -- Messe Frankfurt and Frost & Sullivan have renewed their strategic global partnership for Automechanika 2026, reinforcing their shared commitment to providing the international automotive aftermarket with forward-looking market intelligence, thought leadership, and strategic insights during a period of profound industry transformation. Building on the success of their collaboration over the past two years, Frost & Sullivan will once again serve as an official Knowledge Partner across the Automechanika portfolio, delivering exclusive research, keynote presentations, executive briefings, media engagement, and strategic analysis at flagship events around the world. The renewed partnership comes at a pivotal moment for the global automotive aftermarket. Frost & Sullivan forecasts the sector will grow by 5.8% in 2026, driven by ageing vehicle fleets, expanding opportunities across emerging markets, and the continued digitalisation of the aftermarket value chain. Frost & Sullivan's experts also point to a broader structural transformation, as artificial intelligence, connected diagnostics, data-driven service models, and digital commerce reshape how vehicles are serviced and maintained. Meanwhile, the growing parc of electrified vehicles is opening new avenues for innovation and growth across the independent aftermarket, creating fresh opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, workshops, and service providers. "Automechanika has established itself as one of the world's foremost platforms for bringing together the global automotive aftermarket ecosystem," said Kamal Shah, Associate Partner & Head of DACH Region at Frost & Sullivan. "Our continued partnership enables us to share timely market intelligence and strategic perspectives that help industry leaders navigate economic uncertainty, technological disruption, evolving customer expectations, and the transition toward increasingly connected, electrified,
Aug 4, 2026 · via theautochannel.com
What if you could pay for parking right from the driver’s seat, without even using an app on your phone? It’s the first step in a dream for those of us sick of having to download custom apps for everything from restaurant menus to shopping to logging in to work and dimming your lights. ParkMobile announced it is working up with Parkopedia, a parking services provider that helps drivers find nearby parking, to bake the ability to pay for parking straight into compatible vehicle infotainment systems. The service would cover more than 80,000 locations across the United States. The collab combines ParkMobile’s parking payment network with Parkopedia’s in-vehicle integration platform. Together, the companies say the service covers a good chunk of the more than 500,000 parking locations available across the country and is designed to make paying for parking faster and less of a hassle by eliminating the need to switch between mobile apps. Analysts see the move as part of a bigger trend among automakers looking to expand their connected-vehicle services (read: money-making opportunities) beyond navigation and entertainment. Manufacturers have begun to integrate features such as fuel payment, EV charging, and toll payment directly into vehicle dashboards to try and create a more seamless ownership experience. According to Parkopedia’s 2025 In-Car Payments User Experience Report, every US driver surveyed said easy-to-use in-car payment functionality was important, while 70 percent said they would be willing to pay more for a vehicle equipped with such services. The new system is meant to simplify one of the more frustrating aspects of urban driving. Rather than opening a separate parking app, creating an account, or entering location information on a smartphone, users can locate, reserve where available, and pay for parking from the vehicle’s head unit. Parkopedia said its platform supports flexible digital
Aug 3, 2026 · via autoweek.com
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New Northport Car Wash Opening With Four-Day Celebration Benefitting Nonprofit A new car wash is coming to Northport later this month, and its grand opening weekend will raise money for an Alabama nonprofit serving disaster survivors and homeless veterans. New Day Car Wash will celebrate the opening of its new location at 6201 McFarland Boulevard with a four-day event from Thursday, August 20, through Sunday, the 23rd. After a ribbon-cutting on Thursday at 11 a.m., guests who donate $5 or more to High Socks for Hope throughout the weekend will receive a free Signature Car Wash, which New Day valued at $35 in a press release. Every dollar raised will also be matched by Sonny's CarWash Factory and LIV Development, doubling the impact for the Northport nonprofit, which provides essential household furnishings and long-term recovery support to families rebuilding after hardship across Alabama. "Our goal is to celebrate becoming part of the Northport community while giving back to an organization that is making a real difference in people's lives," said Winslow Barrett, General Manager of New Day Car Wash. "We invite everyone to come out, enjoy the festivities, receive a great car wash, and help support High Socks for Hope." Each day of the grand opening features food and drink from local vendors, with complimentary samples and freebies while supplies last: - Thursday, Aug. 20: Chicken Salad Chick & Brewed Awakening Coffee Truck - Friday, Aug. 21: Brewed Awakening Coffee Truck; T-Town Snow - Saturday, Aug. 22: T-Town Snow - Sunday, Aug. 23: Brewed Awakening Coffee Truck; Surf's Up Shaved Ice from 2 to 6 p.m. Talent from Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa's country music powerhouse 95.3 the Bear will also broadcast live during the grand opening festivities. For more exclusive coverage of business and community news in West Alabama, stay connected
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Continuing string of recent moves, YASSI introduces VIN360 By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. Yotta Automated Software Solutions (YASSI) is making a notable announcement per week nowadays. The pattern continued Monday when the provider of real-time vehicle and title data infrastructure for the automotive, insurance, and lending industries introduced VIN360. YASSI highlighted VIN360 is a new intelligence layer that can analyze the full history associated with a single VIN. By finding fraud indicators, ownership issues, and risk signals that matter most, YASSI said VIN360 can help organizations recognize potential risk before costly decisions are made. The launch of VIN360 came after YASSI announced the successful completion of its latest SOC 2 Type II certification with zero exceptions as well as availability of its Easy-Connect API platform. YASSI explained how VIN360 can solve another problem in the car business. Experts said title fraud and other vehicle-related risks often become apparent only when multiple data points are evaluated together. Factors such as a recently issued title, an undisclosed lien, or inconsistencies in an ownership record may indicate heightened risk when considered within the broader context of a vehicle’s history. Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. YASSI acknowledged identifying these patterns has traditionally required extensive manual review and industry expertise, particularly as fraud schemes become increasingly sophisticated.
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Dealer group news: Dealerships change hands in Texas, California By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. It’s a Texas three-step. Clay Cooley Auto Group has acquired a trio of franchise stores — Norm Reeves Mazda, Hyundai and Genesis in Irving, Texas — from The CAR Group, according to a news release from Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, which advised the seller. The acquired stores will operate as Clay Cooley Mazda, Hyundai and Genesis. “I’ve had the privilege of working with both The CAR Group and Clay Cooley Auto Group for many years,” Pinnacle founder and CEO Bill Scrivner said in a news release. “The best transactions aren’t built on negotiations alone; they’re built on relationships, trust, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for everyone involved. “We were honored to represent The CAR Group once again and help bring together two outstanding organizations,” Schivner said. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see relationships we’ve built over time continue to create opportunities for our clients and contribute to their long-term success.” Pinnacle has worked with both dealer groups on prior transactions. Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. The CAR Group CEO Taylor Conant said in the release, “Over 30 years of experience in the retail automotive industry has taught us that growth over time comes from matching knowledge
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William Stopford Alfa Romeo's cheapest model in Australia just got cheaper 3 Hours Ago Cars could soon be electronically slowed or limited, with geofencing technology making speeding impossible in urban areas, a professor claims. Journalist The days of driving as fast as you like through urban streets could eventually come to an end, according to a leading transport academic, who believes technology already exists to stop motorists from exceeding speed limits. Marco te Brömmelstroet, a social scientist and professor at the University of Amsterdam, told Q&A geofencing could fundamentally change how cars operate in cities over the next two decades, automatically preventing drivers from exceeding speed limits in designated areas. "My dream is that in 20 years, we will look back and find it unbelievable that we allowed humans to drive 2000 kilo vehicles as fast as they wanted in our cities," Mr te Brömmelstroet said. "We have the technology now – like geofencing – to prevent that." While geofenced speed limiting remains rare in privately owned passenger vehicles, the underlying technology is already available in many modern cars. Geofencing can use a vehicle's GPS location, digital maps, cameras, and onboard software to create virtual boundaries that can alter how a vehicle behaves in specific locations. Rather than relying solely on roadside speed cameras or police enforcement, a geofenced vehicle can identify its location and automatically limit acceleration or cap its maximum speed within predefined zones. For example, a vehicle could be restricted to 30km/h outside a school during pick-up and drop-off times, limited to 20km/h in pedestrian precincts, or prevented from exceeding residential speed limits before returning to normal operation on open roads. In most cases, the system wouldn't necessarily apply the brakes. Instead, it would simply prevent the vehicle from accelerating beyond the applicable speed limit. Mr te
Aug 3, 2026 · via carexpert.com.au
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is calling on the Australian Government to include access to repair and maintenance telematics data in its proposed reforms to Australia’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS). AAAA CEO Stuart Charity said recent reporting had focused attention on the volume of information modern vehicles can collect, including location, driving behaviour, vehicle performance and other connected vehicle information. “Motorists are rightly asking what information connected vehicles are collecting, where it is going and how it is being used,” Charity said. “But there is another important question. If a vehicle is already generating the information needed to diagnose, maintain and repair it, why can’t the owner choose to share that information with the qualified repairer they trust?” Australia’s right-to-repair legislation requires vehicle manufacturers to provide service and repair information to independent workshops, but it does not cover telematics data increasingly used for diagnostics and vehicle maintenance. “As vehicle technology evolves, diagnostics are steadily moving beyond the workshop plug and onto manufacturer-controlled telematics platforms,” Charity said. “If the law doesn't evolve as well, manufacturers will increasingly have exclusive access to information about the condition of a customer's vehicle, while the independent repairer chosen by that customer is locked out.” The Association said privacy and right to repair should work together, with consumers retaining both strong privacy protections and the right to authorise secure access to the repair and maintenance information needed to keep their vehicles safely on the road. “This isn't about unrestricted access to personal information. It is about giving motorists control over who can access the repair information produced by the vehicle they own, through secure and appropriately regulated systems,” Charity said. Recent calls for stronger connected vehicle privacy protections, along with investigations into the handling of vehicle data by major manufacturers,
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