Kimberly Gross Kimberly Gross

Thoughts from the Driver’s Seat with Mike Nelson

Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

A few weeks ago, Jalopnik published an article entitled “Video Shows Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Absolutely Cannot Handle Snow.” The article links to video from a Detroit-based driver attempting to operate his Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode through a snowstorm, quickly revealing the system’s shortcomings in navigating inclement weather.

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Kimberly Gross Kimberly Gross

Stop Right There: Will Privacy Rights Stall the Future of Biometrics in the Automotive Industry?

Biometric technologies have become an essential component of present-day automotive design. From safety to convenience, biometric technologies are completely altering the way drivers access, interact with, and operate modern cars.

What exactly is biometrics? Merriam-Webster defines biometrics as “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity.” Biometric authentication is the security procedures and applications that utilize these unique intrinsic characteristics to verify identity, usually for the purposes of granting access to a physical or digital domain.

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Kimberly Gross Kimberly Gross

Happy New Year! Reflecting on a Memorable Year in Mobility

While we are excited for all the promise a new year brings—including in the rapidly evolving automotive technology space—we didn’t want to get too far down the road without pausing to reflect on the major developments that came and went with 2022. We also love a good year end list. Check out our list below, and let us know what made your “best of” list!

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Kimberly Gross Kimberly Gross

Thoughts from the Driver’s Seat with Mike Nelson

Tesla v. Rivian

Partner Mike Nelson got an early delivery from Santa this year—a shiny red Rivian pickup truck! Today, he shares some thoughts from the driver’s seats of both his Rivian and his Model Y, including how the two compare on delivery, performance, and swag.

Happy holidays!

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