A new report from the United Kingdom claims that the use of telematics technology in road vehicles could significantly reduce the number of traffic accidents and prevent traffic congestion during peak driving hours. [click to continue…]
With sales of electric vehicles sliding to start the year, General Motors has announced it will halt production of its Chevrolet Volt sedan. However, the company says this is by no means the end for the car. [click to continue…]
It’s been a tough few months for the electric car. As we recently reported, sales of Chevrolet’s Volt and Nissan’s Leaf have dipped substantially from late last year. So, what’s the issue? Part of the problem has been a recent investigation into allegations that the Volt’s battery can cause fires. Research on the subject has produced nothing to confirm that belief, though the Volt’s reputation has been damaged. [click to continue…]
In a recent interview, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company Bill Ford Jr. warns that unless we improve in-car connectivity, American and international streets and highways could soon become a wasteland of traffic jams. Ford made his feelings known at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. [click to continue…]
Only a few weeks following demonstrations of its new, CUE (Cadillac User Experience) entertainment platform, the Cadillac XTS has been named the Connected Car of the Year by Connected World magazine. It’s an important step forward for a car brand not traditionally known for its use of cutting-edge technology. [click to continue…]