Hyundai is launching a new infotainment system across its lineup called Pleos Connect.
It’s Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect infotainment system, and it’ll soon spread throughout the brand’s lineup.
Like other automakers' infotainment systems, Pleos Connect will be tweaked and optimized over its lifetime via over-the-air updates.
Hyundai is launching an app marketplace which will allow developers an opportunity to create software that can run on the Pleos system.
For users who prefer to keep their apps on their phones, Pleos Connect supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via wireless connections.
Sep 9, 2026 · via caranddriver.com
The service is delivered through Ituran's proprietary Big Data platform, analyzing anonymized data from more than one million vehicles, representing approximately one quarter of all vehicles in the country1.
Eyal Sheratzky, co-CEO of Ituran, commented, "This project marks an important step in validating the value of our Big Data platform beyond our core telematics and stolen vehicle recovery services.
For Ituran, it launches a new, recurring revenue stream built on data assets we already own.
Mr. Sheratzky continued, "Being awarded our first multi-year commercial contract is a significant advance in our Big Data initiative, one of three new growth initiatives announced earlier this year.
Ituran is also the founder of the Tel Aviv-based DRIVE startup incubator to promote the development of smart mobility technology.
Sep 9, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Thailand is positioning itself as a vital overseas manufacturing base and regional R&D hub for Chinese automakers, seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in the automotive sector and tap into the expanding global markets for new energy and intelligent vehicles.
"We want to build Thailand into the second home for Chinese OEMs and jointly develop our automotive industries into a global center," said Kriengsak Wongpromrat, president of the Thailand Automotive Institute.
"Joint local R&D is essential to adapt Chinese EV and intelligent vehicle technologies to Thai and Southeast Asian road conditions and infrastructure," he said.
Eight major Chinese automakers — including BYD, Changan, Chery, and Great Wall — have established local production facilities, pushing the country's total EV production capacity beyond 500,000 units.
To bridge these gaps, Thailand is pursuing closer collaboration with China in R&D testing, technical standard alignment and talent development.
Sep 9, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
For Jessica, reliable transportation had become another financial challenge as she balanced school, clinical rotations and raising three children.
“Being able to have reliable transportation, this helps so much.”
Helping Hands for Single Moms supports mothers in Maricopa County who are pursuing college degrees.
Iris Ortega, program events manager for Helping Hands, said reliable transportation can be critical for mothers trying to finish school.
Helping Hands says it has worked with 42 Gilbert families whose mothers have graduated from its program.
Sep 9, 2026 · via abc15.com
Green Car Journal released its 2027 Green Car Awards, recognizing ten vehicles the publication says represent the most meaningful environmental progress across the auto industry this year.
BMW iX3 Wins Premium Green Car Honors BMW’s iX3 was recognized as Premium Green Car of the Year, marking the first series-production vehicle built on the automaker’s new Neue Klasse architecture.
Fiat 500e Named Urban Green Car of the Year The Fiat 500e, starting at $35,700, earned recognition as Urban Green Car of the Year for its fit within dense, congested city environments.
Karma Gyesera Grand Coupe Wins Luxury Green Car of the Year Karma Automotive’s Gyesera Grand Coupe, an ultra-luxury extended-range EV built in Southern California, was recognized as Luxury Green Car of the Year.
Kia Carnival Hybrid Named Green Minivan of the Year Kia’s Carnival Hybrid, starting at $41,490, was named Green Minivan of the Year for pairing hybrid efficiency with the segment’s traditional strengths in space and flexibility.
Sep 9, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation urged congressional leaders Sept. 3 to enact a permanent ban on the sale, import and manufacture of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before the 119th Congress concludes.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella made the request in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The association represents most manufacturers producing vehicles sold in the U.S., along with major suppliers and technology companies.
Restrictions on China-linked connected vehicles already exist as a Commerce Department regulation.
Sep 9, 2026 · via collisionweek.com
Polestar teased a new concept car, and we don’t know whether to be excited or upset.
Called the “Formula 2030” concept, the new car previews Polestar’s future styling, which will debut next year on the updated Polestar 2.
Polestar just revealed its newest concept car, and the design feels a bit like rubbing salt in a fresh wound.
The reveal shows a low-slung car called the “Formula 2030” concept.
The front-facing image that we have of the Formula 2030 is mostly hidden in shadow, but we can still spot several enticing details.
Sep 8, 2026 · via caranddriver.com
Where trucks outscore passenger vehicles, the data suggests this may partly reflect off-peak scheduling and professional routing that reduces exposure to the most congested conditions.
Trucks idle at 8.5% of total fuel consumed, compared to 13.2% for passenger vehicles in the same city.
Dublin: the hidden passenger vehicle cost Dublin's 14-point truck advantage (truck score 57, passenger score 43) shows up most sharply in the idle data.
Amsterdam: a mixed picture Amsterdam's 10-point truck advantage (truck score 65, passenger score 55) holds at the overall level, but the fuel data introduces a complication.
Its trucks idle at 18.2% of total fuel consumed, the highest truck idle rate of any city, yet trucks still significantly outperform passenger vehicles on the overall efficiency score (truck score 46, passenger score 31).
Sep 8, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Counterpoint's Auto 360 Intelligence Tracker August 2026 Edition Overview The Auto 360 Intelligence Tracker provides Counterpoint's perspective on key developments shaping the global automotive industry. Every month, our analysts curate and connect the announcements that matter, from new vehicle launches and semiconductor design wins to software-defined vehicle (SDV) strategies, AI innovations, digital cockpit technologies, autonomous driving developments, connectivity partnerships, and industry events. Every edition is a curated, analyst-written brief. Rather than simply summarizing the news, the tracker explains why each development matters. It connects announcements across OEMs, semiconductor companies, Tier-1 suppliers, software vendors, cloud providers, location-based services companies, and mobility players to identify broader technology shifts, competitive trends, and economic and regulatory factors. By putting fragmented news into context, the tracker helps readers understand not just what happened during the month, but where the automotive industry is heading. What the Full Report Will Cover Analyst Perspectives: Every edition selects strategically important developments within the ecosystem and provides in-depth analysis of what happened, why it matters, and what it means for the months ahead. This edition examines the growing memory supply challenge in the automotive industry and how automakers and suppliers are responding, alongside Ford's strategy behind the new sub-$30,000 Fathom mid-size electric pickup and its broader positioning in the EV market. Event Coverage: Analyst-driven synthesis of key industry conferences and events. This edition covers Qualcomm's 6G Leadership Day, highlighting 6G's potential for robotaxis, AI agents and vehicle sensing, while noting cost and ROI as key barriers to adoption. OEM Developments: Key announcements from automakers. This edition covers Honda's decision to outsource a new vehicle program to Tata Technologies to reduce costs, Nissan and Honda's agreement to standardize ECUs and software for next-generation SDVs, Hyundai's profit-driven growth roadmap, and BMW's expansion of standard active safety features with the Neue Klasse. Supplier
Sep 8, 2026 · via counterpointresearch.com
New Dacia Spring Revealed: Europe's Dirt-Cheap EV Gets A Glow-Up Better than its predecessor in every way, the electric city car offers a lot of bang for the buck. Fall just started in Europe, but at Dacia, it’s Spring time. The second-generation model is completely new from the ground up, but it remains faithful to Dacia’s no-frills philosophy. Better yet, the little boxy hatchback aims to democratize EVs while the European Union continues to pressure automakers to drop combustion-engine cars. By 2035, CO2 fleet emissions must go down by 90 percent compared to 2021 levels. It's all but an ICE ban. The new Spring is the first of four fully electric models Dacia plans to launch by the decade's end. It also marks an important shift for the nameplate, which has racked up more than 210,000 sales across over 40 countries since 2021. This time around, Dacia has moved production from China to Europe, with the new Spring being built at Renault Group’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Visually, the transformation is hard to miss. Dacia has given the Spring a more upright and muscular appearance, with a heavily sculpted front end, pronounced wheel arches, and black trim connecting the headlights and taillights. The new model is also substantially wider, gaining a whopping 18 centimeters (7.1 inches) over its predecessor, while overall length increases by a considerable 15 cm (5.9 inches). 2027 Dacia Spring Key Facts - What’s new? The second-generation Dacia Spring is completely redesigned, with a larger, more muscular body. - What’s with the design? The new Spring is 5.9 inches longer and 7.1 inches wider, giving Dacia’s tiny EV a much more substantial look. - What about the powertrain? The Spring uses a single electric motor producing 80 horsepower and 129 pound-feet of torque. - What about
Sep 8, 2026 · via motor1.com
KIA EV4 vs. Tesla Model 3: a battle of electric compacts under €45.000 We compare the KIA EV4 and the Tesla Model 3 as benchmarks for electric compact cars under 45.000 euros in Spain: range, charging, technology and price-value ratio. The KIA K4 HYBRID is ready to enter the production line and the first units will be delivered in Spain before the end of 2026. The KIA K4 range is now complete with the arrival of the hybrid version . European drivers will be able to enjoy this new variant in a few weeks, which offers improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. El KIA K4 It began to be marketed in Europe in September 2025 and is available in two body styles, one compact with very dynamic lines and a sport wagon which offers additional space for greater comfort and increased cargo capacity. The latter is designed for families and long tripswhich can be done more easily. Both versions are equipped with a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies , making this vehicle a connected car ready to face the challenges of the 21st century. As for trim levels, the top-of-the-range GT-Line offers a more dynamic and sporty look . It features a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels . The exterior mirrors are finished in gloss black, as are the side skirts and wheel arches. The KIA K4 is currently offered with a 1.0-liter T-GDI mild-hybrid gasoline engine producing 115 hp , as well as 1.6-liter T-GDI engines in 150 hp and 180 hp variants . The new KIA K4 HYBRID will offer a 1.6-liter GDI engine , delivering a combined output of 154 hp , paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This hybrid version will begin production in mid-October and the first
Sep 8, 2026 · via highmotor.com
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Sep 8, 2026 · via slotkin.senate.gov
Android Auto does a great job of putting the things you actually need behind your car’s screen, so you can leave your phone alone and focus on driving. But there are still plenty of moments when your phone is simply the easiest way to get something done. That becomes especially awkward when you’re driving with a passenger who wants to take over for a moment. I'm not particularly protective of my device, but handing over an unlocked phone comes with an obvious problem. I don’t necessarily want to give someone unrestricted access to everything on it. With some tweaks to your settings, though, you don’t have to choose between making your phone convenient for your passenger and keeping some control over what they can access. Android has a couple of ways to make this arrangement much less awkward. Android Auto makes your infotainment system more user-friendly Until you pass your phone to your passenger Car infotainment systems have come a long way in the last couple of years, but most people still prefer to use good old Android Auto. Its simple setup makes using your phone much easier while you're on the move, and it makes your car that much more connected, mirroring apps and sending you notifications without you ever having to lift your phone. However, if your passenger wants to switch up something like the music playing, you can hit a bit of a wall. You still need to use your phone for some things, though Android Auto allows you to have things like Spotify or Apple Music pinned to your infotainment system. This allows you to control your music fairly easily when you're on the move. While you can control certain things pretty easily, if you want to play something from outside your library, the easiest way
Sep 7, 2026 · via howtogeek.com
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has opened Plugfest #19, a digital key interoperability testing event hosted by Geely Holding Group in Ningbo, China from 7 to 10 September 2026. The four-day event tests CCC Digital Key Version 3 and Version 4 implementations against Bluetooth Low Energy, Near Field Communication, and passive entry scenarios. China installed digital keys in 13.3 million passenger vehicles in 2025, a 58.1% installation rate, with penetration across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region forecast to exceed 60% in 2026. The scale makes interoperability across vehicles and devices increasingly critical. Earlier this year, the first CCC Digital Key certified vehicles from China were announced, covering Nio, Xpeng, Ingeek, and Geely Holding Group. Mahindra & Mahindra in India and Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea also achieved certification. In a statement, Alysia Johnson, President of the Car Connectivity Consortium, said: “The Asia-Pacific region has always played an important role in shaping the future of digital key technology. As digital key adoption grows, a common global standard is essential to ensuring interoperability across vehicles and devices. CCC Plugfests bring members together to validate implementations and advance interoperability, helping deliver secure and seamless digital key experiences for consumers globally. We’re grateful to Geely Holding Group for hosting Plugfest #19 in China and supporting this important work.” Source: Business Wire
Sep 7, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
I use a lot of ESP32 boards around my home, but they don't always have to be stuck indoors. By putting an ESP32 in my car, I'm able to access live engine data from my car that tells me much more than my dashboard does. Your car's OBD-II port can tell you a lot Mechanics aren't the only ones who can access live engine data The On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) port is a 16-pin diagnostic port that mechanics can use to communicate with a car's computer. They can pull information from the computer to try to determine the cause when your car has a problem. Normally, a lot of the data they can access isn't available through your car's dashboard. One common reason for using this port is to extract error codes that can help narrow down car issues, but the port can also expose a lot of useful measurements, such as coolant temperature, engine speed, throttle position, intake temperature, engine load, and more. The port itself carries the data but also provides power to the connected scanner. The scanner can then pull data from the car's computer when the relevant systems are active. Mechanics aren't the only people who can access this data. You can do the same yourself, and it's surprisingly cheap to do. A cheap adapter can pull the information from the port You can buy one for just a few dollars OBD-II adapters plug into the OBD-II port of your car, which is usually found under the dashboard on the driver's side. These cheap adapters can pull the information from your car's computer and share it over Bluetooth. You can buy one for as little as $7. I bought one of these cheap adapters for my car, which is an aging Volkswagen. It was simple to
Sep 7, 2026 · via howtogeek.com
How to find and hide an app on Android Auto If they're vanishing from the launcher without warning, there's an easy way to bring them back. Android Auto is designed to make driving safer and more connected, offering easy access to essential tools like navigation, music and messaging directly on your car's display. Some 250 million people use Android Auto, so it's become a reliable part of the daily commute for a large chunk of the world's population. The platform isn't without its quirks, of course, and one of the most common issues users encounter is apps vanishing from the launcher without warning. Thankfully, such problems are quite easy to fix. In most cases, a missing app isn't gone for good. It's been quietly deactivated by your phone's battery optimization settings running in the background. Similarly, hiding an app from Android Auto doesn't require any work on your part, as you can simply remedy it via your device settings. Whether you're trying to find an app that's gone missing or want to hide a few you don't actually use, there are only a few steps for you to follow. Why are some apps not showing up in Android Auto? Missing apps are one of the most common frustrations Android Auto users experience, but it's not always down to Android Auto itself. On Samsung phones, in particular, Android has a feature that automatically disables unused apps. This feature automatically disables apps you haven't opened recently to save battery life. The apps are still on your phone, but if they're disabled, they also get removed from Android Auto's app launcher until they're re-enabled. So, if an app you previously used in Android Auto has disappeared, there's a good chance it's simply been deactivated by your phone. How to make apps visible in
Sep 7, 2026 · via engadget.com
The author is senior vice president, broadcast radio & digital audio at Xperi. This is an excerpt from the ebook “Global Radio Update.” Despite a decade of streaming, satellite and connected-car competition, radio has held its ground where it matters most: in the car. Sixty-six percent of U.S. adults listen to AM/FM radio every day, and most of that listening happens behind the wheel. Keeping radio competitive in an increasingly digital dashboard is where HD Radio technology comes in, letting AM and FM stations broadcast a digital signal alongside their existing analog one. Developed by iBiquity Digital Corp., now part of Xperi, HD Radio technology was introduced in 2002 and first appeared in vehicles and aftermarket products in 2005. It has become the digital broadcast standard in the last 20 years, proving that digital broadcast can deliver scalable value within the current ecosystem, improving both experience and economics. HD Radio by the numbers: - Now in approximately 125 million North American vehicles, representing over 60% of new vehicles shipped in the U.S. - By the early 2020s, the technology had become standard factory equipment in the majority of new vehicles sold in North America. - Enables digital radio services on more than 2,700 AM and FM stations across the United States, Mexico and Canada. - Reaches nearly 400 million people across multiple countries. - The ecosystem delivers more than 750 million hours of digital listening every week. Capabilities, benefits and opportunities HD Radio’s most immediate benefit is audio quality. FM HD Radio delivers crystal-clear sound, free from distortion, and AM HD Radio reaches fidelity comparable to traditional analog FM, removing static, pops and cracks. Just as important, a single licensed frequency can carry up to three digital sub-channels (HD2, HD3 and HD4), without any new spectrum, letting stations run entirely
Sep 7, 2026 · via radioworld.com
- Formula 2030 previews styling for Polestar’s next-generation 2 and 7 models. - Polestar shares plunged nearly 30 % after disappointing Jan-June financials. - EV brand is also being forced out of the US market while Volvo gets to stay. Polestar has announced a futuristic concept designed to show us where it’s heading by 2030, just as investors are wondering whether it’ll even get there. Called Formula 2030, the concept is intended to preview Polestar’s next design era under design boss Philipp Römers. We haven’t actually seen it in full yet, but the sole image shows a low-slung car with motorsport-style vertical windshield wiper. Investors, retailers and selected customers will get an early peek at Polestar’s Gothenburg headquarters before a global unveiling later this year. Related: $25M Dealer Lawsuit Says Polestar Rigged Its Own US Ban, A Senator Says $35K Per Car Is Why The brand says the car will provide clues to the next Polestar 2, due in 2027, as well as the upcoming 7. Expect an evolution of the company’s familiar minimalist Scandinavian look rather than a complete reset, with signature details such as its Dual Blade headlights sticking around. Unfortunately, Polestar’s accountants have more immediate concerns than headlights. The company’s shares recently dropped 29.4 percent following its first-half 2026 results. Vehicle sales increased just 0.4 percent compared with the same period last year, while revenue slipped 4.4 percent to $1.4 billion. Polestar still lost $842 million during those six months, although that loss was 29 percent smaller than the one recorded during the first half of 2025. The company has also dialed back its planned 2026 production growth, warning that competition remains intense. Polestar 4 SUV Leads New-Model Charge There are brighter spots. New products including the Polestar 4 SUV (below) give the company fresh metal to
Sep 7, 2026 · via carscoops.com
Polestar's Formula 2030 concept points at a Slovakia-built 7 in 2028 Philipp Römers has finally drawn a Polestar from a blank sheet Polestar released a single photograph on Monday, and it is enough to show the brand is changing direction. The car is called Formula 2030, a concept that will be shown in full in October, and it is the first Polestar designed from nothing by Philipp Römers since he took over the studio. What it previews is not on sale for another year at the very earliest. Formula 2030 is the first clean-sheet Polestar under Philipp Römers Römers came from Audi and took over Polestar's design studio in January 2025, replacing Max Missoni, who moved to BMW. Everything Polestar sells today was drawn before he arrived, which makes this concept the first real evidence of where he is taking a brand whose identity has always been its shape rather than its numbers. His own brief was restraint, not reinvention: “Polestar's design and brand is already so strong, it was obvious we needed a bold evolution not revolution of what came before.” The teaser keeps the Dual Blade lights and adds an aero bridge The image shows a low, wide-set car with cambered front wheels, a motorsport-style vertical windscreen wiper and an opening in the bonnet that reads as an S-duct, the aerodynamic trick that pulls air through the nose to press it down. The Dual Blade daytime running lights survive, but they now split above and below a thin headlight slot instead of sitting inside one housing. Investors, retailers and selected customers see the car at Polestar's Gothenburg headquarters before anyone else does. The design lands with the Polestar 2 in 2027 and the Polestar 7 in 2028 Polestar has been specific about what the concept feeds into. The
Sep 7, 2026 · via autonext.co
UST and Italdesign Unite Design, Engineering, and AI to Shape the Future of Mobility UST acquires a majority stake in Italdesign to unite Italdesign's iconic design and engineering legacy with UST's AI, engineering, and transformation capabilities. ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and MONCALIERI, Italy, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has completed the acquisition of the majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group. As the automotive industry rapidly shifts toward software-defined, AI-enabled and increasingly connected vehicles, the partnership brings together Italdesign's world-renowned design and engineering expertise with US-based UST's strengths in automotive engineering, AI, software-defined vehicles, and digital ecosystem design. Together, the companies will help manufacturers address the growing complexity of next-generation mobility by accelerating innovation from concept through production. The partnership reflects a shared belief that the future of mobility will be shaped by the convergence of design, engineering, software and artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity at the center of innovation. For nearly six decades, Italdesign has helped shape some of the world's most recognizable vehicles through its unique combination of design creativity and engineering excellence. Combined with UST's expertise in AI, digital engineering and software-defined vehicles, the partnership creates new opportunities to design, engineer, and deliver intelligent, connected products that will define the next generation of mobility. "We didn't invest in Italdesign simply because of its capabilities. We invested because of its people, its heritage, and its extraordinary reputation for turning bold ideas into world-class products. By uniting Italdesign's renowned design and engineering capabilities with UST's expertise in digital engineering, AI, and technology transformation, we're building a platform to help shape the future of mobility," said Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST. "Our customers increasingly need partners who can connect design, engineering, software, and AI. Together with Italdesign, we'll help
Sep 7, 2026 · via prnewswire.com