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Connectivity
Lincoln to electrify full model line by 2030
Ford's premium brand Lincoln promises a full range of connected and electrified vehicles by 2030.
RingGo Park and Pay deployed in BMW cars in UK
British BMW drivers will now be able to use the in-car infotainment system to pay...
New Toyota NA multimedia system to make debut in Lexus NX
Toyota North America has introduced a completely new infotainment system designed in the US for...
TomTom supplying Genesis Europe mapping
Netherlands based TomTom will provide mapping data for Hyundai Motor Europe's new Genesis luxury brand.
TomTom launches navigator specially designed for truck drivers
Mapping data supplier to OEMs TomTom has launched a new portable device - the Go Expert - for professional truck, van and bus drivers. It includes smart routing for large…
DAB+ digital radio integration in autos now official in France
The European directive (EECC EU 2018/1972) which requires the integration of DAB+ in radio receivers was published by ordinance recently, redtech.pro reported. This aligns French legislation with European law concerning…
Parkopedia to provide parking and payment for Toyota North America
Parkopedia announced its range of off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, is now available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America. The 'Park with Parkopedia' service…
Aptiv joins eSync Alliance
ESync Alliance says Aptiv has become its latest member, joining existing members to build an industry-wide bi-directional pipeline to electronic devices in the automotive market. The eSync Alliance is an industry initiative…
Hella launches digital car key
Hella says its Smart Car Access system, which is based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, will go into series production for the first time within the next two years. This digital,…
‘Lecky baby Fiat, Alliance plans, Ford v Europe – the week
When FCA revealed the new Fiat 500 last July, some wondered what sort of future there could be for the little EV's bespoke platform, should a merger with PSA go…
