About 61 million passenger cars in China had L2 driver assistance features as of August, including about 15 million equipped with NOA.
About 16 million passenger cars in China are equipped with 5G terminals.
About 15 million passenger cars in China have NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) capabilities, as regulators advance standards development alongside the expanding adoption of driver assistance technology.
As of August, about 16 million passenger cars in China were equipped with 5G terminals, while about 2 million had C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) terminals.
Alongside the broader adoption of driver assistance, China is advancing pilot programs for market access for vehicles with higher levels of autonomous driving capability.
Oct 24, 2026 · via cnevpost.com
Four young men are in custody after fleeing law enforcement and cutting a dangerous path across Minneapolis Friday in a stolen car, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies first spotted a stolen vehicle in northeast Minneapolis that was connected to car break-in reports on the city's south side.
The sheriff's office said the driver fled before they could make a traffic stop.
Two of the four men inside tried to flee on foot but were "quickly apprehended," the sheriff's office said.
Police said an unoccupied parked car was damaged when law enforcement stopped the vehicle.
Oct 23, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
Why It Matters Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is lobbying on H.R.
The filing also covers H.R.
1566, the REPAIR Act, which would require manufacturers to provide vehicle owners and their designated repair facilities access to vehicle data and repair information.
REPAIR Act H.R.
The Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, and Alliance for Automotive Innovation proposed the SAFE Repair Act as an alternative, arguing that the REPAIR Act failed to prioritize vehicle safety.
Oct 23, 2026 · via legis1.com
But a connected car can leave something else exposed, even while it stays safely parked.
Researchers who examined hundreds of reported security flaws found that a growing share involved those outside systems.
The weak spots shifted The team examined 413 security flaws reported between 2022 and September 2024.
In 2015, security researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek demonstrated remote control of a Jeep Cherokee’s steering and brakes.
To explore that issue, the researchers scanned 20 public software projects used to build or run car software.
Oct 23, 2026 · via earth.com
Researchers at Northeastern University in partnership with Consumer Reports recently published a study evaluating connected car privacy risks.
Connected car data can be misused in contravention of drivers’ expectations, and can pose safety risks, especially in the DV context.
Insufficient privacy protections for connected car data threaten all drivers’ privacy and safety by enabling location tracking to sensitive locations like medical clinics or places of worship, and connected car data can even impact insurance premiums.
Enforcement and Litigation Enforcement actions and private litigation underscore connected car privacy as both a survivor safety and consumer protection issue.
Conclusion Connected car privacy is both a critical domestic violence safety issue and a universal consumer protection challenge.
Oct 23, 2026 · via epic.org
Hyundai Bayon will launch in India on October 26 with a Perplexity-powered AI assistant, NVIDIA-backed connected cockpit, Bluelink services and safety features.
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Oct 23, 2026 · via moneycontrol.com
Maruti Suzuki is developing a new electric vehicle that could bring three-row seating to its growing EV lineup in India.
The upcoming Maruti Suzuki YMC EV could also use battery and motor technology related to the eVitara.
Maruti Suzuki YMC EV: What the Latest Images Reveal The latest images provide a clearer view of the rear section of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki YMC EV.
Maruti Suzuki YMC EV Battery and Range: What to Expect Battery capacity and driving range will be among the most important factors for buyers considering the upcoming electric MPV.
Expected Features of the Maruti Suzuki YMC EV The upcoming electric vehicle could receive a modern cabin with features designed for family use.
Oct 23, 2026 · via carlelo.com
Google is rolling Personal Intelligence into Android Auto so Gemini can answer questions using information from apps you choose to connect.
Cars with Google built-in are due to receive Personal Intelligence in the coming months, so the two in-car platforms are on different schedules even though Gemini itself is available on both.
Connected apps supply context without another long spoken explanation With permission, the feature can draw on Google Workspace, including Gmail and Calendar, as well as Photos, Maps, YouTube and Search.
Google says apps are not linked until users enable Personal Intelligence, and the feature can be switched off through Gemini settings.
In Android Auto, the immediate change centres on connected personal information and voice requests.
Oct 23, 2026 · via mixed-news.com
Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing on for its 2027 Outback lineup, introducing a new entry-level trim that starts at $32,995 MSRP, $2,000 below the entry price of the outgoing model.
Subaru Outback Base Trim Adds Screens and Driver-Assist Hardware The new base Outback is equipped with a 12.1-inch Subaru Multimedia System as standard, along with a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster.
Subaru Limited XT and Touring XT Bring Turbo Power The turbocharged Outback models use a 2.4-liter Subaru Boxer engine rated at 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
Subaru Outback Wilderness Adds Hands-Free Option The off-road-oriented Outback Wilderness starts at $43,995, which is $1,000 less than the previous year.
The 2027 Outback is assembled in Gunma, Japan, and will be available at Subaru retailers nationwide later this year.
Oct 23, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
2028 is emerging as the time coordinate that players across the autonomous driving industry have independently settled on.
He disclosed that Huawei has published assisted-driving safety data to the entire industry in real time, with real-time assisted-driving mileage now exceeding 17 billion kilometers.
He Xiaopeng tried an L3 system in Europe and could activate it for only a few minutes over a whole day.
Cao Xudong's impression of the European L3 experience was similar, yet he kept to the path of doing L3 first.
If the various forecasts come true, 2028 could look like this: L3 is just gaining a larger application space while L4 technology also begins to land.
Oct 22, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com
The Ministry of Defence is continuing to expand its use of Chinese-owned vehicles in the white fleet, despite national security concerns.
This represents an increase of 553 vehicles in the past year, as previous reporting in The Times put the number of Chinese vehicles in the white fleet at 1,739 in September 2025.
The Chinese vehicles used are models from MG, MAXUS, and BYD, and are predominantly electric.
Routine business, not sensitive military activity An MOD spokesperson said: "These vehicles are used for routine business, not sensitive military activity."
The National Armaments Director refused to tell us whether there is a policy governing the use of Chinese vehicles within the defence estate or warnings to drivers, citing national security.
Oct 22, 2026 · via forcesnews.com
New Toyota Fortuner: Expected Design Changes The next-generation Toyota Fortuner is expected to get a redesigned front fascia with a taller grille, a raised bonnet and sharper headlamps.
Engine Options Likely to Continue The next-generation Toyota Fortuner is expected to retain the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine.
More Safety Features Expected Safety technology could be another major area of improvement.
The next Fortuner is expected to receive an expanded Toyota Safety Sense package, potentially including Level 2 ADAS.
New Toyota Fortuner India Launch Timeline Following its global debut on December 1, 2026, the next-generation Toyota Fortuner is expected to launch in India in 2027.
Oct 22, 2026 · via carlelo.com
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Oct 22, 2026 · via simplywall.st
At GM Forward, the GM’s annual technology showcase in New York, Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson GM’s eyes-off system will start on an updated 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ and then spread to GM’s best-selling gas-powered full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups, followed by crossovers.
Cadillac Escalade IQ Sets the Starting Line GM first committed to eyes-off driving a year ago, on October 22, 2025, naming the all-electric Escalade IQ as the launch vehicle for 2028.
The vehicles GM sells in volume are its gas-powered full-size trucks and SUVs, and the company’s decision to bring eyes-off driving to them changes the commercial footing of the program.
GM’s Aamir Ali told KTLA that the aim of eyes-off driving is to lift the mental load of highway driving.
Alongside the driving system, GM said a single OnStar app will replace its four brand apps and OnStar Guardian in 2027, with an OnStar AI assistant arriving first on the 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ through an over-the-air update.
Oct 22, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Kia EV6 GT takes first in German performance EV test It wasn’t a German brand or a Chinese one.
It wasn’t even the Tesla Model Y Performance.
The EV6 GT ranked first overall with 585 points, 9 points ahead of the Tesla Model Y Performance, which took second with 576 points.
The Tesla Model Y Performance, on the other hand, starts at 63,970 euros in Germany.
The Kia EV6 GT or the Tesla Model Y Performance?
Oct 22, 2026 · via electrek.co
GM's OnStar overhaul is a direct response to this shifting competitive landscape.
Building sophisticated AI features requires the kind of software talent that gravitates toward Silicon Valley, not Detroit.
Getting the AI implementation right matters - a buggy or frustrating experience could damage the OnStar brand that GM has spent decades building.
For consumers, the question is whether GM can deliver AI features that actually work in the messy reality of daily driving.
If GM successfully transforms OnStar into a must-have AI assistant, it provides a roadmap for other legacy automakers trying to reinvent their connected services.
Oct 21, 2026 · via techbuzz.ai
Companion apps for connected vehicles transmitted data to outside advertising and analytics companies in a new study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports.
Accepting the terms on your car's companion app feels routine, about as consequential as clicking "agree" on a cookie banner.
What Researchers Actually Found The study used network-traffic analysis to map data flows between vehicles, companion apps, and outside companies.
Honda's response after reviewing the findings is worth noting: the automaker reportedly instructed analytics vendor Amplitude to delete location data it had received and stopped sending additional location data to that vendor.
That is a common pattern on the web, but one many drivers would not expect inside a vehicle app.
Oct 21, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
An NEV manufacturing line in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality Photo: VCG China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will outline a series of standards to guide auto innovation design and R&D verification in an effort to steer China’s intelligent connected vehicle sector toward high-quality development.
All R&D activities must take safety as the top priority and should never be pursued at the expense of safety.
The MIIT and eight other departments in early September jointly released a plan for the development of the intelligent connected NEV industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
The plan proposes that, by 2030, China will further consolidate its advantages across the entire intelligent connected NEV industrial chain and join the ranks of the world's auto powerhouses.
Intelligent connected NEVs are the direction for transforming and upgrading the country's automobile industry, the plan said.
Oct 21, 2026 · via globaltimes.cn
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology compared vulnerabilities reported between 2022 and 2024 with those documented during the previous decade.
Modern cars communicate with manufacturers’ cloud services, drivers’ phones and charging stations, and can provide internet access for passengers.
A weakness in an app, website or cloud service can affect a connected car and the information processed through that service.
The study examined where reported vulnerabilities originated and whether the severity of the documented problems changed across the two periods.
The new analysis identifies improper separation and weak protection around connected systems as recurring concerns in the reported vulnerabilities.
Oct 21, 2026 · via bioengineer.org
LG Electronics has demonstrated a road safety system combining vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and vehicle-to-network (V2N) communications, as it seeks to expand its vehicle connectivity business into the global traffic safety market.
The system was showcased at the ITS World Congress 2026 in Gangneung, South Korea, which began on 19 October.
Demonstrations showed how vehicles could alert drivers to hazards including broken-down vehicles, roadworks, severe weather, approaching emergency vehicles and potential c
Oct 21, 2026 · via telecompaper.com