A new study from Viasat has revealed drivers around the world say they regularly experience coverage ‘black spots’ and are willing to pay for satellite-powered services – especially when it comes to safety. The number of ‘connected cars’ has grown…
The announcement on platform 2 will soon arrive via a new generation of Bluetooth
A new generation of Bluetooth technology is being tested at Bristol Temple Meads railway station, allowing passengers to receive translated and accessible travel information directly through their own connected devices. The trial combines Auracast, a broadcast audio technology built on…
Infineon collaborates with MediaTek to enable future automotive smart cockpit solutions
Infineon Technologies is partnering with MediaTek to enable an advanced AI-driven in-cabin experience in future vehicles. MediaTek has now qualified the Infineon 512Mb Quad SPI NOR Flash, an automotive-grade NOR Flash memory solution, for use in its Dimensity Auto Cockpit…
TfL approves Wayve autonomous vehicles for Uber passenger trials in London
Uber and UK autonomous driving company Wayve have secured approval to begin carrying passengers in London after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire vehicle licences to their fleet of autonomous electric vehicles. The licences cover a number of all-electric…
BMW to roll out ultra-wideband technology in 2026 models
BMW Group has chosen NXP Semiconductors’ latest ultra-wideband (UWB) platform for future vehicle programmes, marking the latest step in the automotive industry’s adoption of the wireless technology beyond digital keys into safety and sensing applications. The German carmaker will deploy…
The race to build the connected skies: US and Europe accelerate flying taxi infrastructure
Electric air taxis are moving from prototypes towards real-world trials as governments in the US and Europe back programmes designed to test how these aircraft can be integrated into existing aviation systems. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are…
How IoT Is transforming non-destructive testing in aerospace manufacturing
Aerospace manufacturing has long relied on non-destructive testing (NDT) to verify component integrity without compromising the parts themselves. The Internet of Things (IoT) is now amplifying those capabilities by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and enhanced traceability throughout the aircraft…
Why connected vehicle AI starts with better operational visibility
By Raj Kanaya, General Manager, Automotive Business Unit, Aeris The automotive industry is rapidly evolving into a more connected, software-defined future. This shift is creating a new challenge for OEMs as vehicles become increasingly software-led, Cloud-connected and reliant on real-time…
The IoT challenge hiding inside the digital car key revolution
It is one of the oldest pieces of car technology still carried by millions of drivers; supposedly dropped in a bowl at swingers’ parties in the 1960s and flipped as the ultimate symbol of cool by Steve McQueen in Bullitt.…
The real challenge facing Europe’s EV charging networks is device management
By Jean-Philippe Niedergang, Acting Group CEO / EMEA-Pacific-LatAm CEO, Castles Technology Europe’s electric vehicle transition is, at its core, a distributed device management problem. Hundreds of thousands of charging points are being deployed across motorway networks, car parks, residential streets…
