Technology

The history of automotive automation

Torque News, Jun 30 2012 - Our cars are getting more and more robotic and have been doing so since they first appeared. http://gearheads.org/what-makes-a-classic-car-classic/

Study reports strong improvement in quality despite challenges with in-vehicle technology

J.D. Power and Associates Reports,- Jun 20 2012 - For the first time in the 26-year history of the study, owners report more problems related to audio, entertainment, and navigation systems than in any other vehicle area.

TomTom: Maps power the smart connected cars of the future

Pocket-lint, Jun 16 2012 - The connected car is central to Pauwels's vision of the future, with deeply integrated intelligence allowing the vehicle to adapt to the roads around it. One such idea, is the concept of advanced adaptive headlights.

Driverless Cars: Prepare for Autonomous Traffic Jams

Business Week, Mar 21 2012 - Some carmakers caution that the introduction of truly autonomous vehicles will likely need to wait until pretty basic transportation problems are fixed.

NHTSA Guidelines to Reduce Driver Distraction will Help to Set Standard

Smart Grid, Mar 20 2012 - Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to implement the latest technologies to maintain their brand value; however, they also have to keep the process of human interaction with the car simple, to reduce driver distraction.

Auto Execs Talk Cars and Technology

C-SPAN, Feb 4 2012 - This week on "The Communicators," C-SPAN interviews two car executives at the Consumer Electronics Show who explain how some new cars tap into the internet and respond to voice commands in new ways.

Self-driving cars: Yes, please!

CNET News, Jan 24 2012 - Computers are better at certain things than humans are. They don't get competitive, stressed out, angry, confused, or drunk. Many auto manufacturers agree, and are working hard to bring autonomous vehicles to the road in one form or another.