Category: Automotive Technology

  • Toyota, Volkswagen fall further behind rivals, FT reports

    Toyota, Volkswagen fall further behind rivals, FT reports

    Global carmakers, from Toyota (TM) and Volkswagen (VWAGY) to General Motors (GM), have fallen further behind Tesla (TSLA) and Chinese rivals to develop critical software to power their vehicles, which threatens to stifle their ability to secure larger profits in the electric vehicle era, Kana Inagaki and David Keohane of The Financial Times reports. The…

  • Top Automotive Technology in 2025 & Beyond

    Top Automotive Technology in 2025 & Beyond

    Advancements in automotive technology address common industry challenges related to sustainability, safety, and connectivity. For instance, electric vehicles (EVs) advance mobility by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, while hydrogen fuel cell technology offers an alternative for zero-emission transportation. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) integrate AI-powered sensors to enhance vehicle safety and performance. It enables features like…

  • Foxconn and Stellantis Partner to Advance Electric Vehicle Technology in India

    Foxconn and Stellantis Partner to Advance Electric Vehicle Technology in India

    Foxconn, in collaboration with Stellantis, has launched a new research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru, India, under the banner of SiliconAuto, an automotive technology company. This centre is specifically dedicated to designing semiconductor products and advancing system-on-chip (SoC) technology tailored for the automotive industry. The joint venture combines the expertise of Stellantis NV, based…

  • Joe Biden proposes banning Chinese connected car technology from US roads over security concerns

    Joe Biden proposes banning Chinese connected car technology from US roads over security concerns

    By: Reuters | Updated on: 24 Sep 2024, 09:37 AM Share via: <!– Due to national security concerns, the US plans to prohibit Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. This move could bar Chinese automakers from the US market, with regulations anticipated to take effect between 2027 and 2030. –> Due to national security…

  • Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla

    Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla

    On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he’s got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on…

  • US government to ban Chinese hardware and software for connected vehicles: Report

    US government to ban Chinese hardware and software for connected vehicles: Report

    The U.S. government is proposing a ban on Chinese and Russian software and hardware in vehicles that have external communication and autonomous driving features. The move is driven by national security concerns, aiming to prevent potential foreign threats posed by these technologies, reports Nikkei. The ban targets systems like vehicle connectivity (VCS), which use Wi-Fi and…

  • Ford’s Latest Patent Will Protect Drivers From Accidentally Becoming Unsuspecting Drug Traffickers

    Ford’s Latest Patent Will Protect Drivers From Accidentally Becoming Unsuspecting Drug Traffickers

    Car technology seems to get better by the year. From hands-free driving tech to in-car entertainment, we’re spoiled. While not everyone may use the technology that’s available to them, much of it is helpful if you need it. Ford’s latest patent can help with something you’ll probably never have to deal with, except as an…

  • Biden Administration Moves To Ban Chinese And Russian Connected Car Tech

    Biden Administration Moves To Ban Chinese And Russian Connected Car Tech

    Biden Administration Moves To Ban Chinese And Russian Connected Car Tech | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A newly proposed rule would ban the sale or import of certain vehicles and components over security concerns September 23, 2024 at 15:50 <!––> <!– –> The United States is working to keep Chinese and Russian connected car technology…

  • Donation to Rend Lake College Foundation helps with new car

    Donation to Rend Lake College Foundation helps with new car

    INA, IL (WSIL) — A meaningful donation to the Rend Lake College Foundation will help students enrolled in the school’s automotive program. The Rend Lake College Foundation announces a partnership with Roy Schmidt at Ford Square of Mt. Vernon. The group was able to buy an electric Ford Mustang vehicle. This purchase was made using…

  • New bachelor’s degree at Santa Ana College will help fill workforce need

    New bachelor’s degree at Santa Ana College will help fill workforce need

    Santa Ana College is introducing a new bachelor’s degree in automotive technology. Available to students beginning in the fall 2026, the automotive technology bachelor’s degree is the third to be offered at the college, joining SAC’s occupational studies and paralegal bachelor’s degree programs. This new pathway will be in addition to SAC’s associate degree in…