On Thursday, October 15, 2026, satellite communications operator Viasat, Inc. was named the recipient of the “Connected Car Innovation of the Year” award in the 7th annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.
Automotive NTN Integration and Industry Heritage The award recognizes Viasat’s efforts to extend vehicle connectivity beyond terrestrial cellular networks by embedding non-terrestrial links into mainstream automotive electronics.
Technical Architecture and Telemetry Specifications Viasat’s automotive NTN solution integrates satellite access with existing telematics control units (TCUs) using mainstream cellular hardware: Constellation Layer: Employs Viasat’s geostationary L-band satellite network to deliver a ubiquitous safety and communication overlay.
Market Outlook and Commercial Scaling By removing the requirement for specialized vehicular satellite dishes, Viasat aims to lower integration barriers for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
As carmakers accelerate the transition to software-defined vehicles, standards-based NTN integration provides an automated failsafe for emergency SOS communications, remote software diagnostics, and logistics fleet tracking in rural, offshore, or off-grid environments.
Oct 15, 2026 · via satnews.com
Quick answer: Not yet, because tariffs act at the border while the real problem starts at the factory.
Europe let Chinese brands in first and is now writing rules to protect its industry.
Quick answer: Europe opened the door and is now building walls, while America is setting conditions before opening the door at all.
Chinese cars are still effectively shut out of the U.S. by rules on connected vehicle software and a 100 percent tariff.
Quick answer: Chinese brands now have the products, and the fight in Europe has moved to trust, price rules and city streets.
Oct 14, 2026 · via torquenews.com
On the Dash: Paul Sansone Sr. grew a used-car lot into Sansone Auto Mall, a 65-acre, nine-franchise operation in Avenel, New Jersey.
Paul Julius Sansone Sr., Founder of Sansone Auto Mall and a longtime New Jersey Automotive Retail Leader, died at the age of 90 on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, after a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Sansone built a six-decade career in automotive retail, beginning with Ford’s National Auto Mart, a modest used-car lot he opened 65 years ago.
In 1967, he earned his first franchise dealership, General Toyota, and later developed Sansone Auto Mall, a 65-acre property in Avenel, New Jersey, that became home to nine franchises.
He is survived by his children, Dominic Sansone (Gay), Paul Sansone Jr. (Christine), Dean Sansone (Robyn), Gia Lucas, Nicole Del Tin (Mark) and Jeffrey Sansone (Sophia); his daughter-in-law, Kathy; his sister, Carol; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Oct 14, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Federal agents had a judge’s permission.
The Broader Investigation The failed tracker installation did not stop federal agents from continuing to build their case against Stair.
Federal agents later arrested Stair and other defendants on charges that included alleged drug distribution, operating drug houses, and money laundering, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Modern vehicles layer exterior cameras, onboard sensors, local storage, cloud-connected alerts, and smartphone notifications into a single active security platform.
The filing establishes only that agents reported the installation as impractical given the vehicle’s active security state.
Oct 14, 2026 · via gadgetreview.com
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem had survived cancer twice and a serious bout with COVID-19 before his death at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to relatives and a family friend.
The 42-year-old Atlanta educator and his daughter also survived a car fire weeks earlier, the friend said.
Elicia Day, a friend of Kariem’s family, told WSB-TV he had overcome serious health challenges, including cancer and COVID-19.
She also said Kariem and his daughter survived a car fire just weeks earlier.
Police have not said what caused Kariem to be ejected or described the injuries to the other guests.
Oct 14, 2026 · via fox23.com
In fact, families headed by someone aged 75+ are now the wealthiest in the US, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances released last week.
People aged 75 and older became the richest group in the US, with their median net worth growing to ~$505,000, compared with $367,000 in 2022.
Inflation is biting into the spending power of those on the other end of the wealth spectrum.
Starbucks, which is currently led by former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol, is in the midst of a major turnaround effort.
Calendar invites can sneak malicious links past your spam filter and don’t require you to open an attachment, making them attractive to scammers.
Oct 14, 2026 · via morningbrew.com
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Oct 14, 2026 · via ieu-monitoring.com
Australia's vehicle sector continued its upward trajectory, with Chinese carmakers a major force amid a green and technological shift that also offers opportunities for cross-border collaboration, according to the latest industry analysis.
Dianne O'Hara, the FCAI's acting chief executive, said the latest figures reflected the sustained shift toward EVs.
"Chinese manufacturers are now a major force in Australia's automotive market and are playing an increasingly important role in the transition towards electrified and connected vehicles," Voortman said.
At Sydney's Everything Electric major auto show in late September, Ric Black, production manager at a vehicle accessories supplier, said the new Chinese models meet Australian motorists' needs.
"There are significant opportunities for Australian and Chinese stakeholders to learn from one another," he said.
Oct 14, 2026 · via global.chinadaily.com.cn
Michael Lohscheller isn't sugarcoating the math as Polestar's remaining 2026 inventory in the United States is nearly gone.
That bump came from buyers racing to grab a Polestar 3 or Polestar 4 before the window closes for those models under the new rule.
The automaker says its US service network and certified pre-owned program will keep running once most new-car sales stop, so existing owners aren't left stranded.
First customer deliveries began earlier this year, while Polestar 4 SUVs have already been arriving in European markets for months.
The end of most new-car sales doesn't end the brand's US presence entirely, just its ability to put another new Polestar 3 or 4 in a driveway.
Oct 14, 2026 · via motor1.com
Familiarity with the term “connected vehicle” climbed to 69 percent, compared with 60 percent two years earlier.
Cathi Chinn, Verra Mobility’s vice president of innovation, said in the company’s announcement that “consumers have arrived at the connected vehicle category.”
How the Survey Was Conducted Verra Mobility commissioned the research, which was conducted online through Pollfish on May 21, 2026.
The survey defined connected vehicle services narrowly, as those that use a vehicle’s embedded communications rather than a mobile phone connection.
Services accessed through a smartphone, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, were not counted as connected vehicle services for the purposes of the study.
Oct 14, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
But could your vehicle also tell whether you're an aggressive driver?
From connected-car systems to insurance telematics, data about acceleration, braking, and cornering can reveal patterns that suggest a riskier driving style.
That doesn't mean every new car is secretly grading its driver.
Excessive speed: Driving above applicable limits or faster than conditions safely allow, where the system can assess this.
The system might evaluate acceleration, braking, speed, mileage, and even when or where a trip takes place.
Oct 14, 2026 · via motor1.com
Gurugram | October 12, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is ushering in the next era of intelligent mobility with the India-spec Hyundai BAYON, an Intelligent Utility Vehicle engineered around the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves.”
Hyundai BAYON brings intelligence into the everyday driving experience by seamlessly integrating AI, connected technology and advanced graphics & digital interfaces.
What is Unique About HMIL’s First Generative AI Voice Assistant in Hyundai BAYON?
Recognising India’s linguistic diversity, Hyundai BAYON offers a multi-language interface supporting 10 regional and 2 international languages.
Hyundai BAYON will be launched in India on 26 October 2026.
Oct 13, 2026 · via hyundai.com
Familiarity with the term "connected vehicle" rose to 69%, compared with 60% two years ago. "
Survey Methodology The data was derived from a survey commissioned by Verra Mobility and conducted online via Pollfish on May 21, 2026.
For the purposes of the survey, connected vehicle services were defined as services that utilize a vehicle's embedded communications, not a mobile phone connection.
Services accessed through a smartphone such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto were not considered connected vehicle services for purposes of this survey.
About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected.
Oct 13, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai India, said the Bayon is designed to place "technology and convenience at the heart of the customer experience."
Deliveries will begin during the upcoming festive season, and Hyundai will share exact dates at launch.
Generative AI voice assistant The Bayon's biggest new feature will be a generative AI voice assistant, the first of its kind from the South Korean automaker in India.
It will use intelligence from Perplexity and voice technology from SoundHound AI.
70+ Bluelink features The Bayon will receive over 70 connected features via Hyundai's connected car technology, Bluelink.
Oct 13, 2026 · via etvbharat.com
The first is an off-chain intrusion detection system that prioritizes speed, because in vehicular environments milliseconds matter.
The MLPNN’s role is to make the final judgment call: given a standardized, feature-enhanced snapshot of network traffic, is this communication legitimate or hostile?
Once the intrusion detection system identifies and verifies a security event, the framework’s blockchain layer takes over.
This design choice addresses one of the most underappreciated problems in vehicular security: evidentiary integrity.
Subject of Research: AI-powered intrusion detection and blockchain trust management for securing vehicular V2X wireless networks Article Title: Enhanced cyber security system for vehicular wireless network using AI-powered blockchain security structures based on intrusion detection systems Article References: Enhanced cyber security system for vehicular wireless network using AI-powered blockchain security structures based on intrusion detection systems.
Oct 13, 2026 · via bioengineer.org
General Motors is reviving the compact electric hatchback Chevy Bolt that helped define the affordable end of the EV market.
Production of the first-generation Bolt ended, but the demand did not, according to Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet.
Range, Charging and the Move to NACS The 2027 Bolt carries an EPA-estimated range of 262 miles.
When paired with a GM Energy Home System, GM says, the vehicle can supply power to a properly equipped home during an outage.
Google Maps is embedded with vehicle systems, so route planning automatically accounts for battery range.
Oct 13, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
In many cases, attackers are more interested in stealing data, disrupting services or using connected devices as a way into a larger network.
Routers, not appliances, account for more than three-quarters of all attacks on connected devices, according to security-industry data.
Once inside a device, a hacker can generally do one of two things: gather information or take control of the device.
Hackers who take control of a device can switch it on or off, change settings or lock users out of their accounts.
The simplest rule is often the most effective: the fewer connected devices you have, the fewer potential entry points exist for attackers.
Oct 13, 2026 · via kelo.com
The bill would bar vehicles made by companies with more than a 15% ownership stake from Chinese entities.
“It is literally a driving spy machine on wheels,” Slotkin said of Chinese vehicles.
Lawmakers See Threat From Chinese EVs Lawmakers and analysts have warned of dire consequences if Chinese EVs should become available in the United States.
Chinese automakers have expanded rapidly overseas, competing aggressively on price and technology and putting pressure on established manufacturers in Europe and other markets.
But in early September, before he hosted China’s Xi, Trump again said he would not oppose Chinese automakers building cars in the United States.
Oct 13, 2026 · via agrinews-pubs.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery authorities are asking the public for information in an ongoing homicide investigation.
Police said Michael Miller, 34, was killed in what they believe was a “targeted attack” on Sept. 5 in the 800 block of Taylor Road.
Investigators said two vehicles which were captured on surveillance cameras, are believed to be connected to the incident.
Anyone who has seen either of these vehicles are has information pertaining to this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-7867.
Oct 13, 2026 · via wsfa.com
The UK’s Surrey County Council is measuring vehicle speeds at 1,339 sites using connected vehicle data instead of radar and automatic traffic counters.
Using connected vehicle data provided by Compass IoT, Surrey has removed the physical constraint of installing hardware, retrieving it and processing the data.
These vehicle speeds are taken across the full road segment rather than a single point, capturing driver variations.
A recurring survey from the connected vehicle data source shows how speeds change over a month and gives a more accurate before-and-after picture when something changes.
Founded in 2018, Compass IoT is a connected vehicle data aggregator with clients across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe.
Oct 12, 2026 · via itsinternational.com