Vehicle Tech
Hyundai launching smart key system on 2020 Sonata
Users will be able to share virtual car keys using smartphone apps.
Category: Electronics
Manufacturing
Denso investing $1.6 billion in electric drive development
Toyota subsidiary betting heavily on future powertrains.
Vehicle Tech
Cadillac adding semi-autonomous driving to all vehicles by 2020
System to move to mainstream cars after Cadillac introduction.
Vehicle Tech
Ford-partnered Argo AI buys LiDAR company, Delphi buys autonomous driving software maker
Ford, Delphi deals come on the heals of GM investment in self-driving technologies.
Vehicle Tech
GM buys Strobe Inc. LiDAR to boost autonomous vehicle development
Strobe to become part of Cruise Automation, GM's self-driving vehicle wing.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota goes with Linux system for 2018 Camry infotainment
Most popular car in U.S. avoids Apple-, Android-native solutions; opts for open-source platform.
Manufacturing
Toyota to establish Michigan research center for autonomous cars
Ann Arbor facility to be led by University of Michigan faculty.
Vehicle Tech
Ford to offer stealth flashing lights as factory option on Interceptor
Engineering light bar into design offers more visibility than aftermarket offerings.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota establishes tech research company
Partnership with Microsoft to develop connected vehicle, autonomous vehicle systems.
Vehicle Tech
Ford to test self-driving cars in California
Growth of Palo Alto research center leads to expanded testing regime.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota to set up research centers at Stanford, MIT
Artificial intelligence work will center on autonomous vehicles, human mobility.
Fleets
Peterbilt to feature Maxwell ultracapacitor starting module
System can increase start reliability, lower truck weights.