Manufacturer monopolised access to vehicle data jeopardises competition, innovation and consumer choice according to a coalition of insurers, the automotive aftermarket, dealers, leasing companies and consumers.
Hyundai Motor is stepping-up its efforts to develop connect car technologies ahead of the launch of a ‘Hyper-connected Intelligent Car’ in 2020.
Nissan will provide motorists with connected service alerts in 2017 as it takes the first steps towards connected motoring.
Nissan has announced a new digital-first shared car ownership service which it claims will “transform the traditional car sharing industry”.
Prof Jim Saker explains why dealers' responsibility for security will increase with the connected car.
Infiniti is launching new connected services which will enable owners to gain a monthly vehicle health report.
BMW will launch a new iPhone and iWatch digital assistant app this month with journey management features.
Land Rover is updating its Range Rover next year with new semi-autonomous and connected car features.
While the market for connected cars is in fifth gear, the security that underpins its technology isl spluttering in second, says security specialist.
Avid music-streamers, Airbnb-ers, car-poolers and ride-hailers, Millennials have been dubbed the have-nots who spurn the ‘burdens of ownership’ in favour of the freedoms of a sharing economy.
Dealers will be able to use connected car technology to improve the ways they engage with their customers, writes Penny Searles, CEO, Smartdriverclub
The Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform.
When was the last time you looked under the bonnet of your car? As a dealer it might have been half an hour ago. But for your customers, this is likely to be a different story.
The importance of a dealer test drive has been highlighted by research into the driver appeal of in-car connectivity.
Alternative-fuelled powertrains, the connected car and even ‘virtual’ technicians are changing how franchised dealers will provide, and profit from, aftersales.
Car dealers can now offer used car buyers a connectivity and telematics package which promises servicing prompts, intelligent roadside assistance and cheaper insurance premiums.
