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GM deploys Google Gemini AI to 4 million <b>vehicles</b> with no dealer involvement
On the Dash: - Four million GM vehicles get a major AI upgrade to Google Gemini without visiting a dealership. - Gemini brings hands-free messaging, smarter navigation and conversational AI to the dashboard. - The upgrade reshapes service drive strategy and widens the value gap in used vehicles. General Motors is pushing Google Gemini, Google’s generative AI assistant, to approximately 4 million vehicles on the road today. The free, over-the-air upgrade is available for eligible 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC models, with no dealership involvement required. GM’s OnStar network enables the massive scale rollout. Who can get the update Gemini replaces the older Google Assistant in vehicles equipped with Google Built-in. Unlike its predecessor, Gemini understands context and follow-up questions, shifting drivers from rigid, command-based interaction to fluid conversation. GM will push the rollout over several months. When a vehicle becomes eligible, a prompt appears on the infotainment screen. Four conditions must be met before Gemini activates: - The vehicle needs an active OnStar connection. - The driver must be signed into the Google Play Store. - U.S. English must be set as the assistant language. - The driver must opt into Gemini directly. What customers can expect Customers upgrading to Gemini will notice the difference immediately. Drivers can speak naturally, ask follow-up questions, and shift topics mid-sentence without requiring a reset. Messaging becomes genuinely hands-free. Gemini reads and summarizes incoming texts, drafts replies, inserts emojis on request, and translates messages into other languages. Gemini works with the platforms customers already pay for, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Hulu, HBO Max, Audible, Prime Video, and TuneIn. It can build a playlist around a mood or suggest a podcast that fits the remaining drive time. Navigation handles complexity that older systems cannot. Drivers can add stops,
Hyundai's Next-Gen Infotainment Embraces AI, Keeps Real Buttons
- Hyundai is preparing to debut its next-generation infotainment system, called Pleos Connect. - Along with a slim gauge cluster and real buttons, the Pleos system has a large center screen that allows video streaming and features an AI chatbot called Gleo. - Pleos Connect will debut on the Korean-spec Hyundai Grandeur sedan, followed by the European Ioniq 3 hatch, but it'll eventually reach the U.S. market. Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system will kick off the Korean brand's move to software-defined vehicles. Dubbed Pleos Connect, Hyundai says this new system was designed to have a mobile-friendly interface and, naturally, it'll heavily rely on AI technology. While Pleos Connect will soon make its way into the first production cars, it will be a while until the new infotainment system infiltrates Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold on our shores. A large touchscreen is the centerpiece of the Pleos Connect experience. Thankfully, Hyundai isn't completely ditching physical switchgear to feign futuristic progress. Along with knobs for the sound system's volume and tuning settings, the setup in the newly revealed Hyundai Ioniq 3 hatchback (pictured above) includes toggle switches for the climate controls. Additionally, a three-finger gesture lets users quickly close apps and relocate app windows on the large center screen. For Sale Near You See all results for used Hyundai for sale near 53590 In Hyundai models with Pleos Connect, the driver faces a narrow digital display that sits atop the dashboard. It acts as a gauge cluster, showing speed, media info, and turn-by-turn directions. But the glut of information is found on the horizontally oriented center touchscreen, which is split into three sections. The one that's closest to the driver shows all sorts of info, but it also includes a 3-D view of the objects and people that surround the vehicle, similar
Indra Group USA to Showcase the Future of Smart Mobility, V2x Tolling, and Gantryless ...
ORLANDO, Fla., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indra Group, a global leader in mobility technologies and air traffic management, is anticipating the future of connected mobility at the 2026 IBTTA Technology Summit, taking place May 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. At this flagship industry event, Indra will present the innovative suite of technologies with which it is redefining tolling, traffic management, and digital infrastructure across the United States. Indra's team will focus on its advanced open road tolling solutions, which pave the way for gantryless infrastructure. Indra's all-overhead systems eliminate the need for large civil footprint and intrusive in-pavement sensors, and usher a new era of tolling with minimal lane closures and field maintenance. By leveraging dual-use 3D LiDAR and artificial vision cameras, Indra's architecture guarantees accurate, near real-time vehicle detection, tracking, identification, recognition, and classification including at high speeds and in all weather conditions. Indra Group USA will also present at a thought-leadership session on its pioneering breakthrough in V2X Toll technology, showcasing real-world applications from its domestic portfolio. Summit attendees will learn about the landmark I-485 Express Lanes project in North Carolina, which recently became the first highway in the United States to deploy C-V2X connected-vehicle tolling at scale. This cutting-edge system allows connected vehicles to communicate directly with roadside infrastructure, delivering real-time toll data, payment options, and critical safety alerts—such as warnings for pedestrians or wrong-way vehicles—directly to drivers' in-vehicle panels. Furthermore, Indra will share insights from its multi-year experience in optimizing managed lanes through precise AI-based vehicle occupancy detection (VOD). This multi-angle precision imaging technology uses fully trained AI models to count vehicle occupants, with accuracies that have enabled successful enforcement and revenue recovery in High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes since 2020, minimizing violation rates and optimizing traffic throughput. Indra's leadership in integrating next-generation COTS overhead
Hyundai's New 'Pleos' Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features
Hyundai’s New ‘Pleos’ Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features Pleos Connect debuts next month with a pair of screens, plenty of physical buttons, and an AI companion. - Hyundai Motor Group unveiled the finished version of its new Pleos Connect infotainment system. - Developed from the ground up for the next wave of software-defined vehicles, it debuts next month. - The Korean car conglomerate said over 20 million cars will get the new infotainment system by 2030. Hyundai Motor Group’s new Pleos Connect infotainment system is going mainstream starting next month, with roughly 20 million Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis cars slated to get the new setup by 2030. It’s a big deal for the Korean auto conglomerate, which has so far delivered acceptable software experiences in its vehicles, but with plenty of room for improvement. Pleos Connect aims to fix all the wrongs of its predecessors, thanks to what seems like the perfect mix of screens, buttons, and—inevitably—AI. Hyundai Motor Group's new Pleos Connect infotainment system All Pleos Connect-equipped cars will come with a large central touchscreen that looks like it spent a little too much time next to Tesla's headquarters. This screen can be split into three separate sections, showing visualizations for the advanced driver assistance systems, navigation, and multimedia. There’s also a bottom bar with virtual buttons, as well as a speed indicator in the top left corner, just like on Tesla’s Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. However, unlike Tesla’s EVs, there’s a second, smaller screen in front of the steering wheel, acting as a conventional digital instrument cluster. Additionally, a row of physical buttons sits under the main touchscreen, offering quick and easy access to the seat heaters, temperature control, and volume control. Hyundai Motor Group has also invested in a proprietary App Market, where
Moreno, Slotkin Bill to Ban Chinese <b>Vehicles</b>, <b>Connected</b> Components From U.S. Market
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 to defend the American auto industry from the existential threat of predatory Chinese automobiles by banning them and their connected components from the American market. This bill would prohibit the import, sale, and operation of vehicles manufactured in China—or any other country of concern—and ban the use of Chinese-developed connected vehicle technologies, such as software, and data systems on American roads. “The American auto industry is the backbone of the American industrial economy, we cannot afford to make the same mistakes globalists have made for decades and see these great American companies devastated by predatory and massively subsidized Chinese state enterprises hellbent on the destruction of our economy,” said Senator Moreno. “As Europe, Mexico, and others allow their markets to be overrun by Chinese predators, the U.S. must act before it’s too late. The answer is simple: Chinese vehicles can never be allowed into the U.S. market—the fate of the American auto industry and countless autoworkers depends on it.” “Chinese cars are a serious threat to America’s national security and Michigan’s economic security,” said Senator Slotkin. “Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and sensitive sites. The Chinese Communist Party’s playbook of heavily subsidizing their product, underselling the competition, and then having a monopoly over that sector puts Michigan’s auto industry and our millions of workers at risk. We need to act now, and get this right. I look forward to continued work on this bill with Senator Moreno, our workers, our manufacturers and anyone else to stop Chinese vehicles from ever coming into the United States.” “Our national and economic security relies on a strong US auto industry,” said UAW President Shawn
How Hyundai's 35-year investment in EVs led to the ELEXIO
How Hyundai’s 35-year investment in EVs led to the ELEXIO The Hyundai ELEXIO has arrived in Australia, and it’s more than just a modern, sophisticated family EV. It’s also the latest expression of more than 35 years of Hyundai research, design and development into electric vehicles. Starting with their early experiments in the 1990s with the Sonata Electric Vehicle, followed by the fuel cell electric SANTA FEs in the noughties, the original IONIQ brought to Australia in 2018 and the critically acclaimed new-generation IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, Hyundai is one of the first manufacturers to start mass-producing alternative powertrain vehicles beyond internal combustion. The ELEXIO takes that development process to the next level, as it marks the next step in Hyundai’s EV development process.. “We’re proud to introduce ELEXIO to our multi-award-winning Hyundai hybrid and electric SUV line-up,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Donaldson. “Designed for modern Australian families, ELEXIO delivers the ideal balance of size, space, efficiency and outstanding value,” he said. “It also reflects Hyundai Motor Company’s 35-year commitment to developing eco-friendly electric vehicles and advancing intelligent mobility solutions that make every day driving smarter, cleaner and more rewarding.” Hyundai’s first global foray into EVs came in 1991, just five years after it launched in Australia. That year it unveiled the Sonata Electric Vehicle in South Korea. While based on the Y2 generation of that well-known family sedan sold in Australia with orthodox four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines, the EV concept was powered by lead acid batteries. That’s a far cry from today’s sophisticated chemistries that feature in Hyundai EVs, including the ELEXIO’s incredibly efficient lithium ion battery pack. An EV based on the popular Excel small car followed, with a range of just 100km, then came a second electrified Sonata with a
Volkswagen ID.Polo breaks cover
Volkswagen has finally pulled the covers off the all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo, marking the arrival of the first fully electric Polo in the nameplate’s 50-plus-year history. And importantly, this isn’t just an electric version of the current petrol Polo — it is a completely new car built from the ground up as an EV. Previewed earlier by the ID.2all concept, the production version now carries the familiar Polo badge with an “ID.” prefix, as part of Volkswagen’s new strategy of giving its electric cars recognisable names instead of confusing number-based badges. ID.Polo Styling The ID. Polo gets a clean and simple design with a familiar hatchback shape. Up front, it features slim LED headlights connected by a full-width light bar, along with a smoother bumper design and a closed-off grille area, which is typical of an EV. The bonnet is short, while the upright stance and balanced proportions help it retain the classic Polo look. At the rear, it gets slimmer LED taillights and a wider-looking stance, giving it a more planted appearance. The rear pillar design takes inspiration from the original Golf, adding a subtle retro touch. Higher variants also get illuminated Volkswagen badges at the front and rear. There are subtle nods to older Volkswagens too, including styling cues inspired by the original Golf’s C-pillar design. Depending on the trim, illuminated VW logos at the front and rear are also offered. Although the car is just over four metres long, the dedicated EV platform helps improve interior space significantly. It can seat five adults comfortably, with better rear-seat room than the regular petrol Polo. Boot space stands at 441 litres, making it one of the more practical hatchbacks in its size segment. ID.Polo interior and features Inside, the ID. Polo gets a completely redesigned cabin centred around a
Hyundai Motor Group Redefines In-<b>Vehicle</b> Experience with 'Pleos <b>Connect</b>' Next ...
SEOUL, April 30, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today unveiled Pleos Connect, a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system designed to fundamentally transform the customer mobility experience. As the first major step in the Group’s transformation into a software-centric mobility leader, Pleos Connect is built on three core development pillars—intuitiveness, safety, and openness—to combine a mobile-friendly user environment with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), creating a highly scalable and intuitive platform. The system will receive continuous feature and performance enhancements via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The system will debut on the new GRANDEUR in Korea in May, followed by a phased global rollout, including the recently unveiled IONIQ 3 in Europe. The Group aims to equip approximately 20 million Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles with Pleos Connect by 2030, reinforcing its leadership in future mobility solutions. “Pleos Connect is a next-generation infotainment system that offers customers an elevated mobility experience by combining a mobile-friendly platform with advanced AI technology. With the new Gleo AI and an open app market, users will experience the limitless potential of future mobility.” – Jongwon Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of the Feature & CCS Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group. The production-ready system debuted at a media event at UX Studio Seoul on April 29. It represents the mass-production version of the research and development concept first unveiled at the Group’s Pleos 25 developer conference in 2025. The design of Pleos Connect is centered on intuitiveness and simplicity, featuring a combination of touch and physical controls for convenient and seamless operation. The system’s user experience (UX), developed through extensive research into driver behavior by the Group’s UX Studios in Seoul, Irvine, Frankfurt and Shanghai, mirrors the familiarity of a mobile device to enhance ease of use and minimize driver distraction. The Pleos Connect cockpit
Google Gemini AI Assistant Coming to 4M GM Cars
General Motors is preparing to push software updates to more than four million vehicles across its American fleet — replacing a familiar voice assistant with Google’s Gemini. The rollout, announced this week, covers all 2022 and newer models sold under the Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC nameplates that are equipped with Google Built-in technology and connected to GM’s OnStar telematics service. It arrives as an over-the-air software update — no dealership visit required — and is widely expected to redefine what drivers mean when they say their car is “smart.” “This is one of the largest in-vehicle A.I. deployments we’ve ever seen at this scale,” said one industry analyst who tracks connected-vehicle technology. “The question has always been whether automakers could move fast enough to meet the moment. GM just answered that.” From Commands to Conversations For years, in-car voice assistants have operated like particularly unforgiving bureaucrats: they responded to precise, pre-approved phrases and punished any deviation with a terse “I didn’t understand that.” Google’s Gemini, by contrast, is designed to behave more like a well-informed passenger — one fluent in logistics, local knowledge and, when the moment calls for it, small talk. Drivers in qualifying vehicles will be able to ask Gemini to summarize and translate incoming text messages, draft replies on their behalf and send them without lifting a finger from the wheel. They can request a playlist tuned to their mood or the length of their drive, plan a multi-stop route optimized for fuel cost or trailer-friendly parking, and identify restaurants, gas stations and attractions along the way — all without restarting the request from scratch if the first answer doesn’t quite hit the mark. The assistant also supports more discursive use cases: brainstorming ideas for a work presentation, organizing thoughts before a difficult phone call or
Slotkin, Moreno buck Trump with bipartisan Chinese <b>car</b> ban proposal
Slotkin, Moreno buck Trump with bipartisan Chinese car ban proposal Washington — Two emerging leaders on Capitol Hill are teaming up for a bipartisan push to keep Chinese cars and trucks out of the United States. Democratic U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced a bill Wednesday to solidify barriers to China building its U.S. automotive presence. Their proposal would ban the import, manufacture and sale of internet-connected vehicles, software and hardware linked to China or other adversaries. “As Europe, Mexico, and others allow their markets to be overrun by Chinese predators, the U.S. must act before it’s too late. The answer is simple: Chinese vehicles can never be allowed into the U.S. market — the fate of the American auto industry and countless autoworkers depends on it,” Moreno, a former auto dealer, said in a statement. The bill introduction comes some two weeks before President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly signaled openness to allowing Chinese automakers to manufacture in the United States, prepares for a meeting next month with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. "If they want to come in, and build the plant, and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that's great," Trump told the Detroit Economic Club in January. "I love that. Let China come in. Let Japan come in. They are, and they'll be building plants, but they're using our labor." Lawmakers and industry leaders have amped up messages to Trump and other administration officials ahead of the China visit. There is widespread and bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill that the United States would seriously damage its domestic auto industry by allowing ascendant Chinese companies to open new operations stateside. "Chinese cars are a serious threat to America’s national security and Michigan’s economic security,”
The Killer Android <b>Auto</b> Upgrade Most Drivers Don't Know About Yet
If you have been using Android Auto for a while, you probably take Google Assistant for granted. It answers questions, plays music, and reads your texts, and it does all of that just well enough that you never think too hard about it. As we noted in our recent overview of how owners are reporting fewer problems with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the platform has matured considerably. We also covered six hands-free ways to use Android Auto safely that most drivers are still missing, and this upgrade builds on all of them. Now there is a better option available right now, hiding behind a single settings change, and once you switch, going back will feel like trading a smartphone for a flip phone. Advancing from Google Assistant to Gemini in Android Auto is one of the easiest and most impactful upgrades an Android driver can make, and most people have no idea it exists. What Gemini Brings to the Car That Google Assistant Simply Cannot Google Assistant was built for commands. You bark an instruction, it executes, and the interaction ends. Gemini was built for conversation. Ask it something vague or complex while you are driving, and it does not freeze up or punt you to a search result. Instead, it engages with what you said, follows the thread of your question, and responds in a way that feels natural. That shift in dynamic matters enormously when you are behind the wheel and cannot look at your phone. The difference between a rigid voice command system and a genuinely conversational assistant is the difference between a tool and a co-pilot. What Gemini Can Do in Android Auto That Will Actually Surprise You Beyond basic voice commands, Gemini opens up capabilities in Android Auto that feel futuristic. You can ask
GM brings Google Gemini in 4 million <b>cars</b>
© ROOT-NATION.com - Use of content is permitted with a backlink. General Motors has announced the launch of Google Gemini on approximately 4 million vehicles in the US, which will be one of the largest rollouts of the generative AI assistant in the automotive industry. The upgrade will replace the existing Google Assistant in Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC models released in 2022 and later equipped with the Google Built-in platform. “Gemini brings conversational artificial intelligence capabilities to millions of drivers across all market segments and price points to meet a wide range of everyday needs,” said Tim Tverdal, global vice president of product management at General Motors. – “This scale is only possible because of the connected car base that GM has built with OnStar over the past 30 years. This level of coverage has been made possible by GM’s decade-long investment in Android Automotive OS, the Google Built-in platform that provides Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles with native access to Google applications and services, as well as the OnStar connectivity infrastructure that has been the backbone of the connectivity system in General Motors vehicles since 1996. In practice, the difference between Google Assistant and Gemini is the depth of the dialog. In its current form, Google Assistant in cars works like a command recognition system: it is effective when the driver uses familiar phrases, but fails when they deviate from them. But Gemini is a large language model that can process free-form queries, preserve the context of the conversation, and support clarification without restarting the interaction. In addition, it works much better with different accents and non-standard wording. Read also: Car Reviews For drivers, the most noticeable change will be the processing of complex requests and switching between tasks within a single conversation. GM gave the following
Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit's Future: Newlab at Michigan Central
Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central Ford spent a hefty sum turning an abandoned train station into a tech hub. We took a tour to see what the turnaround is all about. For 30 years, Detroit’s once-glamorous Michigan Central train station sat abandoned. The building signaled the city's past as an industrial hub and served as a reminder of its present-day struggles. Today, Michigan Central and the surrounding campus are abuzz with engineers, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers. Ford’s Connected Car and Advanced Electric Vehicle teams call this place home—along with over 100 startups. What happened? Starting in 2018, Ford invested over $1 billion to bring Michigan Central back to life. In addition to restoring the main train hall, it partnered with Newlab, an incubator that focuses on "critical technologies," to occupy the disused book depository next door. A critical technology is anything essential to a country’s national security and economy, according to the company. Newlab Detroit’s specific focus is mobility, which means drones, robots, and autonomous vehicles are all being built and tested there. Mobility startups aren’t quite like software companies. Sure, you can design a car in 3D and model its aerodynamic properties on a computer, but actually building the car and testing it in the real world reveals issues a screen can’t. The same concept applies to all sorts of physical products. You can’t just finish writing the code, press send, and unleash your invention instantly. That’s where Newlab comes in. Newlab Detroit has over 30,000 square feet of communal lab and manufacturing space, with equipment ranging from CNC mills and laser cutters to industrial-scale 3D printers—and professional guidance on how to use them. There’s even an electrified roadbed outside for wirelessly charging electric vehicles. The idea is that having all this
Electric <b>Vehicle</b> Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) roll-out in West Berkshire
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) roll-out in West Berkshire West Berkshire Council is expanding its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) to support residents who do not have access to off-street parking and to prepare for the future increase in electric vehicle usage. Why Connected Kerb was selected Connected Kerb has been appointed as the council's delivery partner following a competitive tender process, in line with public procurement regulations. The selection was based on a range of criteria, including technical capability, value for money, experience delivering public charging infrastructure, deliverability, and alignment with the council's objectives for accessible and reliable EV charging. Funding and cost This roll-out of chargers is being financially supported through Government Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding, alongside private investment from Connected Kerb. There will be no cost to West Berkshire Council residents for the installation of chargers. What is being installed? Connected Kerb will be responsible for the installation of on‑street and off‑street electric vehicle charge points across West Berkshire: - over 600 additional charging sockets are planned - installations will take place over the next four years - chargers will primarily support residential, overnight charging As chargers are installed, this page will be updated with: - charging location details - number of sockets at each site - charger specifications How locations are chosen Charging locations are identified by West Berkshire Council, working in collaboration with Connected Kerb. Sites are prioritised based on: - areas with high levels of on‑street parking - limited access to private off‑street charging - requests and feedback from local residents - practical considerations such as safety, power availability and highways constraints Resident communication For on‑street installations, letters will be sent to affected residents in advance. These will outline: - the nature of the works - planned installation dates - contact details
Spyne integrates its AI agent into Tekion's <b>Automotive</b> Retail Cloud | <b>Auto</b> Remarketing
Spyne integrates its AI agent into Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud 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. Tekion’s latest integration has given its dealership technology some backbone. Or, more accurately, a Spyne. That’s Spyne, a provider of artificial intelligence auto retail technology, which announced an integration with Tekion’s cloud-based platform designed to expand the connected partner ecosystem in Tekion’s Automotive Partner Cloud and boost operational efficiency through improved data exchange. The partnership allows dealers to connect Spyne’s Vini AI sales and service engagement agent with Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud, which the companies said helps dealers improve information flow between systems and reduces manual data entry for faster, more informed decisions. “APC delivers a connected ecosystem, allowing partners to integrate with ARC,” said Milan Golusin, director of Tekion’s partner program. “Spyne’s direct integration with ARC enables seamless customer engagement within existing workflows. This integration is another step toward removing friction for dealers and delivering a better customer experience at every touchpoint.” The system brings AI-powered calling, chat, service reminders, appointment scheduling and follow-up communication into existing ARC workflows so sales and service teams can work with current customer and appointment data in real time, Spyne said in a news release, improving continuity across interactions while reducing the need to switch between systems. 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
Central Dispatch upgrades mobile app to let carriers do more business in their 'office' on the road
Central Dispatch upgrades mobile app to let carriers do more business in their ‘office’ on the road 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. To do business with auto transportation carriers, Central Dispatch wants to reach them at their office. The tricky part is their office is often in the cab of a hauler headed to their next destination. Which is why Cox Automotive’s logistics brand is expanding its mobile technology with a “new wave” of upgrades to the Central Dispatch carrier mobile app. In a news release, Cox Automotive said the new capabilities are the next step in the app’s evolution from an inspection tool into a more connected platform from which carriers can find loads on Central Dispatch’s automotive logistics marketplace and execute key parts of the transaction on the go. The app is designed to include more of a carrier’s core workflow, allowing them to search for loads, access and share electronic bills of lading, and generate detailed invoices from their phones. The goal is to create a single mobile experience for carriers to manage key steps of the transport process without switching tools or returning to a desk, the company said. “Carriers spend much of their time moving between jobs, yards and deliveries, and they need tools that work the way they do,” said Lainey Sibble, Cox Automotive’s head of Central Dispatch. “We started by solving one important need with inspections, then kept building based on what carriers told us they needed next.” Cox said the Central Dispatch carrier app has been downloaded more than 141,000 times and used
2027 Infiniti QX65 First Drive: It Wants to Be Sporty
2027 Infiniti QX65 First Drive: It Wants to Be Sporty And yet this two-row midsize SUV is happiest doing other things. Revisiting a greatest hit is a good way to win back fans, and Infiniti is doing just that with the all-new 2027 Infiniti QX65. Channeling the gone but not forgotten FX, the QX65 presents sportier than the rest of the brand’s lineup. With big wheels and a tapered roofline, the new SUV doesn't get a euphoniously talented V-6 or V-8 but instead makes do with a less thirsty four-banger. Does Infiniti’s newest SUV cash the check its athletic looks write? The “Sporty” Accoutrement To really sell the effect, engineers gave the QX65 a bunch of sporty characteristics. The transmission has been tuned for faster upshifts and to downshift sooner, especially after braking. They sharpened up the pedal response to make acceleration feel more immediate. And there’s added sound enhancement: The SUV uses its front and rear speakers to pipe in “immersive sound” when driving. It’s loudest and most noticeable when the car is in Active driving mode and was developed using V-6 engine harmonics. This cannot be switched off. Pleasant Cruiser, It's Not an FX For the drive, Infiniti put us in a QX65 Autograph, the highest grade available. Apple CarPlay wouldn’t connect without a cable on the first try, but Android Auto connected wirelessly right away after we turned the car off and turned it back on. At 4,700 pounds, the QX65 is a lot of vehicle to haul around. Remember, it’s essentially the three-row QX60 that’s lost its third row. The unchanged 268-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four performed as we expected: less-than-responsive acceleration that takes a beat to get up to highway speeds. Once there, though, the QX65 is a quiet and pleasant cruiser, its comfortable seats inviting you
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Something exciting is happening in the Indian car market right now. Some of the most popular cars on Indian roads, the ones you see every single day, are quietly getting ready for big upgrades. New engines, smarter tech, better safety, and fresh looks. And while the automakers haven’t announced everything officially yet, the spy shots, leaks, and early reports are enough to get any car lover excited. Here is all you need to know. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates. 1. Hyundai Creta – Upcoming Car Launches If there is one car that defines the mid-size SUV segment in India, it is the Hyundai Creta. It has been the top-selling SUV in the country for 10 straight years and for good reason. The Creta hits the sweet spot in terms of looks, features, and value. The next-gen Creta will not be left behind. It is expected to feature a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. The spy images have also confirmed an electric Boss Mode seat feature and adjustable headrests for all three rear passengers. Beyond that, expect smarter AI-based voice assistance, better connected car features, over-the-air updates, and a more intuitive UI overall. Flush door handles, a new steering wheel with Hyundai’s modern four-dot logo, and a completely redesigned interior are also on the cards. This will feel like a brand new car inside and out. It comes with three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol producing around 113 bhp and 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol delivering up to 158 bhp and 253 Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel offering about 114 bhp and 250 Nm. A new, more powerful hybrid powertrain is also expected, likely based on the 1.5-litre petrol engine, to improve fuel efficiency
Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Differences and similarities explained
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, on sale in India since 2023 as the Korean manufacturer’s flagship electric offering, has received a facelift priced at Rs 55.70 lakh. It gets a larger battery pack and introduces new exterior and interior design elements for a more modern look. Here’s everything that has changed in the new Ioniq 5 compared to the previous model. Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Exterior design Redesigned front bumper and ‘V-garnish’ lighting The front bumper has repositioned active air flaps finished in black. The silver finish surrounding the air dam remains, but the patterned silver trim above it is now thinner. The V-garnish lighting element underneath the grille has also been redesigned, says Hyundai. The Ioniq 5 sports the same dual-pod pixel-shaped LED headlights with U-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) as the earlier model. Other elements, including the blanked-off grille and the sloping bonnet with a Hyundai logo, have also been retained. New alloy wheel design is the only change in profile Except for a new design for the 20-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, everything else in the profile, including the silver trim on the beltline and flush-type door handles, is unchanged. The rear bumper and roof-mounted spoiler have a new design Like the front bumper, the rear bumper has also been redesigned with repositioned reflectors and a reverse light. The roof-mounted spoiler also has a new design. However, the tail-lights with pixel-shaped lighting elements and rectangular signature have been carried over. Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Interior and features New all-black cabin features a 3-spoke steering wheel The facelifted Ioniq 5 features an all-black interior, which will be easier to maintain than the older model’s grey-and-off-white cabin that was prone to visible stains and dirt. The dashboard is the same as before, with the same-sized 12.3-inch