The Future of Connected Cars is Now

We hear so much about the future of connected cars and the life-changing potential of automated and autonomous technologies. But many people don't realize that the vast majority of cars entering the market today are “connected” in one way or another—whether through infotainment systems, safety and crash monitoring services, or a panoply of vehicle sensors transmitting vehicle data back to the OEM for R&D and other purposes.  In a November 2020 article, Automotive World reported that 91% of new vehicles sold during that year were connected, and predicted that “embedded and aftermarket segments will see accelerated growth in 2021, and sales should return to trend in early 2022 with 115 million global connected car shipments, and a market value of $83 billion in 2025.” 

There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US - but there should be

The Verge, September 12, 2022

Truly autonomous cars may be impossible without helpful human touch

Reuters, September 12, 2022

Traffic Safety Agency Issues Final Guidelines for Vehicle Cybersecurity

Nextgov, September 8, 2022

In our recent three-part series on the marketing of automated and autonomous driving systems, we discussed the mounting pressure OEM’s are facing on multiple fronts as regulators and politicians are increasingly scrutinizing not just the safety and actual functional capabilities of autonomous driving systems, but also how they are being represented to the public.

Bill targeting Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ claims passes California legislature

Los Angeles Times, August 31, 2022

Coming Soon to a Road Near You: Brighter Lane Markings

Bloomberg, August 31, 2022

Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 - is it worth it?

Electrek, September 5, 2022

Somebody’s Watching You: Tesla’s In-Cabin Camera

Partner Mike Nelson recently received a notice on his Tesla Model Y about a new over-the-air update that will allow his interior cabin camera to monitor driver engagement. The actual notice appears in the picture to the right.

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction - Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

J.D. Power, August 25, 2022

California phasing out gas vehicles in climate change fight

Associated Press, August 25, 2022

Elon Musk deploys team of lawyers to scrub damaging Tesla self-driving video from internet

Yahoo Finance, August 26, 2022

This is part three of a three-part series on the marketing of automated and autonomous driving systems to the public, and the impact of that marketing on public perception and understanding. Check out part one on “Autono-trust” and part two on “Common ADAS Terminology.”

Tesla says Autopilot preventing ~40 crashes per day from wrong pedal errors alone

Electrek, August 22, 2022

USAA Among First Insurers to Introduce Crash Detection Technology

PR Newswire, August 17, 2022

How is new technology revolutionising the automotive insurance and repair industry?

Automotive World, August 17, 2022

This is part two of a three-part series on the marketing of automated and autonomous driving systems to the public, and the impact of that marketing on public perception and understanding. Check out part one on “autono-trust.”

Ralph Nader urges regulators to recall Tesla’s ‘manslaughtering’ Full Self-Driving vehicles

The Verge, August 10, 2022

Tesla Full Self-Driving effort faces mounting pressure from many fronts

Electrek, August 12, 2022

Tesla Reportedly Wins Autopilot & FSD Marketing Lawsuit in Germany

InsideEVs, August 15, 2022