Hyundai will voluntarily make its Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic system standard on most of its new vehicles by 2022. It will also make its optional Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert, or a similar sensor-based system, available on more of its models in the future. “Heatstroke in vehicles is preventable and we are doing our part… Continue reading Hyundai to Make Rear Occupant Alert Standard
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Oracle Lighting Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Chinese Vector Grill Knockoffs
Shortly after Oracle Lighting’s Vector Grill was unveiled at a Las Vegas trade show in 2017, alleged Chinese knockoffs began appearing on the market…
Installer Institute Program Now Eligible for Federal Student Loans, Pell Grants
Another program from Metra Electronics’ Installer Institute for car audio education is eligible for Title IV funding…
Sensory Steering Wheel Keeps Driver’s Eyes on The Road
A steering wheel has been developed by Jaguar Land Rover to help keep drivers’ eyes on the road by using heat to indicate when to turn left or right. The research, in partnership with Glasgow University, has created a sensory steering wheel, parts of which can be quickly heated and cooled to inform drivers where… Continue reading Sensory Steering Wheel Keeps Driver’s Eyes on The Road
Driverless Parking Without Human Supervision Starts in Germany
Bosch and Daimler have reached a milestone on the way to automated driving…
Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit
Rows of fully stuffed garbage bags seem to follow Dylan Gilbert everywhere he goes. That’s if you judge Gilbert purely on his GoFundMe page, which features photo after photo of him standing atop his Subaru Forrester in front of 10 to 20 trash bags perfectly aligned. Gilbert founded Public Lands United Cleanup (PLUC) this year with the goal of picking up… Continue reading Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit
Driver-Assistance Systems Highlighted in Advanced Tire & Auto Center Name Change
The new Advanced ADAS Calibration Centers reflect a growing focus on next-gen technologies…
Metra Electronics to Host iBEAM, Heise and Axxess Training
Metra Electronics is scheduled to host six training sessions at the upcoming KnowledgeFest in Dallas…
FCA’s Celebrated Suppliers Include Aftermarket Brands
Several companies known in the automotive aftermarket received awards from FCA…
Ford & Volkswagen Expand Collaboration to Advance Future Car Design
Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles, and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe…
Alpine Rolling in New Event Trailer to Drive 12-Volt Business
Alpine Electronics of America Inc. has debuted its new Alpine Event Trailer, the latest investment supporting the 12-volt independent retailer channel. The trailer will be used during consumer events for dealer sales and marketing support. The Alpine Event Trailer is a 42-foot long 2019 InTech Aluminum Trailer. It serves as an extension of the sales… Continue reading Alpine Rolling in New Event Trailer to Drive 12-Volt Business
Kathi Cover Joins Directed as General Counsel
Vehicle security and remote start company Directed has appointed Kathi Cover to the position of general counsel…
Overlanding Rack System Ushers in New Era at Putco
Des Moines, Iowa-based Putco Inc. has made a big move into the overland market…
Are Video Games the Future of Racing?
The second season of World’s Fastest Gamer is set to bring together ten of the fastest esports racers on the planet to battle it out to win a year of real-life track racing at some of the world’s most iconic circuits. The winner will become a professional driver and race Aston Martins with R-Motorsport at… Continue reading Are Video Games the Future of Racing?
Maxxsonics Appoints Sherman VP of Product & Marketing
Alden Stiefel, CEO of Maxxsonics, has tapped Brian Sherman to become the company’s vice president of product & marketing…