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Autocar Business

Change Makers Podcast: what is a software-defined vehicle? (ep.12)

Software expert Derek de Bono talks autonomous driving, smart mobility and the future of pay-to-use in-car features

16 July 2024
Change Makers Podcast: what is a software-defined vehicle? (ep.12)
rivian r3 front
Tie-up provides Rivian with crucial financial aid, while aiding VW's software efforts
Connected cars

VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help

The two companies have formed a joint venture to produce software-defined vehicles together

25 June 2024
VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help
Tech, development and manufacturing

To L3 or not to L3: car makers divided over next autonomy steps

Only flagship BMW and Mercedes cars currently offer level-three hands-off, eyes-off autonomy – and their use is heavily restricted

24 May 2024
To L3 or not to L3: car makers divided over next autonomy steps
Connected cars
'Smart mobility' relies on a complex web of connected technology – that's where EMQ is pioneering
Software

Smart mobility: how EMQ is paving the way

Better-connected transport comes with many challenges. But that’s where EMQ is changing the game

5 February 2024
Smart mobility: how EMQ is paving the way
mini dealership
Historically, manufacturers would sell car data as part of massive data packages
Connected cars

Fleet industry digs for gems as car makers release glut of data

Surplus of information leads specialists to seek out niche but realistic business applications

3 January 2024
Fleet industry digs for gems as car makers release glut of data
ECARX Makalu Chip
Flagship Makalu computing platform embeds a Ryzen-architecture chip from US maker AMD
Connected cars

The company bringing China's digital bling to Europe's dashboards

Infotainment company, linked to Chinese giant Geely, uses advanced chips to enable new software experiences

21 April 2023
The company bringing China's digital bling to Europe's dashboards
Volkswagen ID 7 rear quarter tracking CES 2023
Cariad's next major release of the ID software will coincide with the launch of the Volkswagen ID 7
Software

Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage

The Cariad software division has been at the heart of many recent controversies but remains crucial to the VW Group

3 February 2023
Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage
Connected cars

Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

'Three As' philosophy of the the Japanese giants underpins their new car brand's business model

1 February 2023
Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company
chrysler airflow concept
Chrysler Airflow concept hinted at highly connected future Stellantis cars
Connected cars

New Stellantis arm formed to gather data from 34 million vehicles

Car-making giant's new Mobilisights division will gather data from connected vehicles across all 14 of its brands

5 January 2023
New Stellantis arm formed to gather data from 34 million vehicles
Hyundai Ioniq 6 rear
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs will be heavily inter-connected from 2025
Connected cars

Hyundai Motor Group details huge £11 billion software ramp-up

New operating system and platforms inbound in push to boost vehicles' functionality, value, capability and intelligence

12 October 2022
Hyundai Motor Group details huge £11 billion software ramp-up

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