▲ Cheongna International City in Incheon The City of Incheon is pushing forward with plans to establish a high-tech mobility industry hub centered around Cheongna International City, a free economic zone.
During the 2026 Connected Mobility Alliance General Assembly held at Paradise City in Yeongjongdo today (27th), Incheon signed a business agreement with major domestic companies and the Korea Automotive Technology Institute to foster the future mobility industry.
The 10 participating companies include Hyundai Mobis, LG Innotek, Lotte Innovate, and TMAP Mobility.
The city plans to build an "AI Connected Mobility Science Park" centered around Cheongna Robotland, the IHP Urban High-Tech Industrial Complex, and Cheongna Investment Attraction Block 6 to cluster related companies, universities, and research institutes.
Connected cars are futuristic vehicles equipped with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) that enable two-way wireless communication.
Oct 27, 2026 · via news.sbs.co.kr
Kia’s Seven-Trim EV6 Price Ladder The 2027 EV6 is offered in seven trims.
Kia Builds the EV6 in West Point, Georgia The 2027 EV6 is assembled at Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia, a shift that began with the 2025 refresh.
What Kia’s EV6 Range Numbers Mean for Daily Driving The press release describes the 2027 model as delivering useful all-electric range but does not publish EPA figures, directing readers instead to Kia’s specifications page.
Recharged reported that, as of April 2026, federal recall trackers showed no open safety recalls specifically for the 2025 EV6.
Questions Kia EV6 Shoppers Are Asking Before Signing Dealers and owner forums point to a consistent set of questions.
Oct 27, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
The Connected Vehicle Security Act would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles and related hardware and software associated with China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, would reform how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates vehicle safety.
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8730 and its Senate companion S. 4429, the bills GM's lobbying filings tie to the connected vehicle issue.
Oct 26, 2026 · via legis1.com
Canada imported 15,603 Chinese EVs as of mid-September 2026.
The Cybersecurity Law of 2017 and Data Security Law of 2021 notably require that companies must support and assist Chinese authorities in the pursuit of its security interests.
Data collected by Chinese EV automakers could therefore become accessible to the Chinese government upon request.
Its economy ministry says it will block Chinese-branded cars from the market “based on considerations of national security, vehicle safety, information security, and industrial development.”
The Biden administration came to a similar conclusion about the dangers of importing Chinese EVs.
Oct 26, 2026 · via saultstar.com
ADVERTISEMENT Business Motoring · https://businessmotoring.co.uk/coastr-and-volteras-to-offer-oem-telematics-to-leasing-and-rental-firms/ Coastr has partnered with Volteras to provide access to telematics via OEM integrations across vehicles from 31 brands, aiming to support the rental and leasing sector.
Rental and leasing companies can track vehicles, record mileage, view fault codes, and access servicing data through Coastr’s fleet management platform, using Volteras’ OEM connectivity system.
On Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Volvo models, keyless entry access can be managed through Coastr.
End users can then access keyless entry via the operator’s branded Coastr app.
Steve Morrison, customer success lead at Volteras, said: “Rental and leasing fleets are under real pressure to manage increasingly complex, high-value vehicles without adding operational complexity of their own.
Oct 26, 2026 · via businessmotoring.co.uk
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has officially launched the Hyundai Bayon in India on October 26, 2026, at an introductory starting price of ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom).
Bayon entry-level HX2 manual variant price of ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom) , while the top-spec HX10 iVT Dual-Tone is priced at ₹18,14,900 (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Bayon Variants and Transmission Options The Hyundai Bayon is available in seven variants – HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10 – allowing buyers to choose between entry-level affordability and more premium equipment.
Hyundai Bayon Exterior Colour Options Hyundai has announced 10 exterior colour options for the new Bayon, including six monotone shades, two dual-tone combinations and two matte finishes.
Auto Punditz Take The Hyundai Bayon represents a strategically important addition to Hyundai India's SUV portfolio.
Oct 26, 2026 · via autopunditz.com
Hyundai has launched the new Bayon SUV in India at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Also Read: Next-gen Toyota Fortuner and Innova Hycross Facelift Arriving Soon Hyundai Bayon Engine and Gearbox Options The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine.
Hyundai Bayon Price and Variants The Hyundai Bayon starts at Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom, as an introductory price.
Hyundai Bayon Interior and Features Inside, the Hyundai Bayon gets a modern dashboard with a curved twin-screen setup.
Hyundai Bayon Safety Hyundai says the Bayon has been engineered to secure a five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.
Oct 26, 2026 · via carlelo.com
By integrating Valeo’s Virtual ECU platforms with Anritsu’s connectivity simulation technologies, we are enabling a scalable virtual testing methodology that bridges real-world driving data and deterministic laboratory validation.
Relying solely on physical vehicle testing presents major hurdles in cost, development time, reproducibility, and scalability.
To address these challenges, Valeo and Anritsu have integrated Valeo’s virtualized ECU simulation platform with Anritsu’s advanced cellular testing technology.
About Valeo Valeo is a leading global technology company creating innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide.
Created in September 2016, 5GAA has rapidly expanded to include key players with a global footprint in the automotive, technology and telecommunications industries.
Oct 26, 2026 · via valeo.com
In connected car news are Applied Information, OmniAir, Arbe, MapQuest, State Farm, MIT, Google, Apple, NXP, Mobileye, TÜV SÜD, Audi, Spotify, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Mobis and Samsung.
The update follows recent additions of Android Auto integration and public transit routing.
Google Brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto and Google Built-in Google has launched the automotive expansion of Gemini Personal Intelligence, extending contextual account data into the vehicle cockpit across Android Auto and native Google built-in infotainment systems.
The system is deploying immediately through Android Auto smartphone projection, with the native rollout to vehicles running Google built-in software planned over the coming months.
Audi Integrates a Standalone Spotify App Into Android Automotive Infotainment Audi has built a native Spotify application into its Android Automotive OS infotainment stack, removing the need for smartphone tethering through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Oct 26, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
The proposal would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
The autonomous vehicle architecture will utilize the NVIDIA Hyperion compute and sensor reference platform alongside the NVIDIA Halos safety and cybersecurity validation ecosystem.
The deployment leverages France’s large ride-hailing market and institutional AI backing to transition commercial autonomous fleets from closed testing corridors into revenue service.
Aptiv Unveils Air-Cooled NVIDIA Thor Platform Integrated With Hyperion Architecture Aptiv has expanded its autonomous driving collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate the NVIDIA Hyperion reference architecture and NVIDIA Halos safety system into its modular centralized compute hardware.
The hardware-software implementation builds directly upon the newly established TUM Autoware Research Center to validate open, non-proprietary autonomous driving systems under production-representative conditions.
Oct 26, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Android Auto is a slightly nosier remote control No extra download, a few favorites, and the Companion app doing the work You don't need a separate Android Auto download for Home Assistant to start working.
Sign into your server, connect to Android Auto, and open Home Assistant from the car's launcher.
While parked, head over to the app's settings, followed by Companion app and then Android Auto favorites.
A practical departure routine could trigger when you leave the home zone, require Android Auto to be connected, and check that nobody else remains home.
Android Auto can launch a script, and that script can in turn run a sequence of Home Assistant actions.
Oct 25, 2026 · via makeuseof.com
Chinese Cars are a no-go for the U.S., effectively.
Still, the U.S. car market is huge, the second largest behind China.
According to reporting from Reuters, the company is open to trying different things to get access to the U.S. market.
Still, this is markedly different than what other Chinese brands have said with respect to the U.S. market.
They're getting closer to the U.S. market, but a true entry seems to be a ways off.
Oct 25, 2026 · via insideevs.com
Add now What Engadget Reported About Parked EV Battery Loss Engadget’s core point is simple.
EV Battery Drain While Parked: The Numbers So Far Three sets of figures anchor the story.
Market Impact: Why Parked Drain Matters to Buyers and Automakers Parked drain will not decide anyone’s purchase on its own.
None of this requires new batteries, which makes parked drain a software and communication problem more than a hardware one.
The Takeaway on EV Battery Drain While Parked The takeaway: EV battery drain while parked is normal, usually small, and mostly controllable.
Oct 25, 2026 · via shattered.io
Chinese carmakers are firmly locked out of the US market by steep import tariffs and a ban on their connected vehicle technology, at least for now.
But the walls seem to be closing in around Uncle Sam, because China’s rising auto giants are already laying the groundwork to localize production in North America as soon as possible.
Chery Courts Canada Amid Major Push Toward Overseas Expansion Chery’s plans to enter the Canadian market next year are well-known, but recent reports seem to suggest its ambitions don’t end there.
If it materializes in the not-too-distant future, Chery will become the first Chinese car brand to open a Canadian manufacturing site.
Mind you, Chery isn’t the only company with big plans for the Canadian market.
Oct 24, 2026 · via carbuzz.com
One of the biggest problems with the use of software in cars is the potential for the car to outlive its software support, making repairs much more complicated.
For example, just look at a list of Apple devices that are reaching the end of software support; Apple typically stops supporting software for iPhones after about five to seven years.
It's tough to tell just how big of a problem a lack of car software support would be until you understand exactly what software does in today's cars.
In software-defined vehicles, software plays an important role in more than just the infotainment center.
The closest guarantee to a software support timeline is for software updates related to safety recalls, as manufacturers must provide free fixes for safety recalls for 15 years.
Oct 24, 2026 · via bgr.com
Visitors driving through Lihue or heading to Hanalei may now find their rental cars passing automated license plate readers operated by Kauai police.
Kauai Police Department announced its license plate reader technology on October 22, following previously reported testing in Lihue and Hanalei.
Kauai police were already testing Motorola license plate readers in Lihue and Hanalei earlier this month, according to October 2 reporting.
In its October 22 announcement, KPD stated that information collected by its license plate cameras is accessible only within the department.
Those cameras are designed to document traffic violations, potentially resulting in citations that reach rental car customers after they return home.
Oct 24, 2026 · via beatofhawaii.com
I live in sunny South Africa, and my Samsung Galaxy phone would often overheat if I connected it to Android Auto on long journeys.
I'd rather keep my phone in good shape, so I use these five ways to stop it from overheating on Android Auto.
Close unnecessary apps Reduce CPU and memory usage Closing unnecessary apps is probably the easiest way to stop my phone from overheating on Android Auto.
Invest in an air vent phone holder Active cooling for my phone Using an air vent phone holder makes a massive difference to my phone's Android Auto performance on hot days.
However, this isn't always possible, and I sometimes need to use certain phone apps not supported by Android Auto.
Oct 24, 2026 · via pocket-lint.com
Gas took a bigger bite out of drivers' budgets in AAA's 2026 driving-cost study, but the cheapest alternative is not always an electric vehicle.
In a new analysis, Shayan_EV (@shayan_ev) argued that cheap home charging helps a lot but does not decide the comparison.
AAA also calculated that a new vehicle costs $12,863 per year on average to own and operate, with depreciation accounting for $4,422 of that total.
• For U.S. drivers, home charging costs 5-6 cents a mile.
• In many ownership comparisons, the battery is the reason EV costs diverge.
Oct 24, 2026 · via thecooldown.com
Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its presence around the world, but there's one place its vehicles will no longer be welcome.
The U.S. military has announced a ban on BYD vehicles entering one of its most important air bases in Japan.
Officials say the Chinese vehicles pose a security risk, although they haven't publicly identified a specific threat.
The ban applies to all BYD vehicles attempting to enter the base, including privately owned cars, taxis, delivery vehicles, and those operated by contractors.
U.S. Military Cites Security Concerns "These vehicles present an unacceptable and unmitigable risk to our personnel and our mission," Kadena Air Base spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Alli Stormer told Reuters.
Oct 24, 2026 · via yahoo.com
Not long ago, automotive cybersecurity mostly meant protecting customer information, preventing fraudulent wire transfers, and keeping ransomware out of corporate networks.
This alert covers some of the threats automotive companies should be watching and what they should be doing about them.
What automotive companies should be doing: Start by identifying the vendors and technology platforms your business cannot operate without.
156 (addressing vehicle cybersecurity and software update management systems) and the ISO/SAE 21434 standard for automotive cybersecurity engineering.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Observed annually in October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors to raise awareness about cybersecurity.
Oct 24, 2026 · via bakerdonelson.com