Apple CarPlay arrives, Android rival expected soon

SWITZERLAND: TRW unveils new steering wheel concept

TRW has unveiled a new steering wheel concept offering features to help drivers during semi-automated and automated situations. The concept…

GERMANY: VW calls for automaker data-collection commitment

Big Brother could one day be watching you as you drive – that’s the fear of Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn…

THE WEEK THAT WAS: iOS (and Android) in the car

Perhaps not surprisingly, given our target audience, the most-read news item on just-auto this week was about a Geneva new…

GENEVA: Apple launches ‘iOS in the car’ for Volvo, Ferrari and Mercedes

Apple launched the CarPlay in-car application for its iPhone operating system at Geneva in Volvo, Ferrari and Mercedes models. The…

JAPAN: Nissan develops “smart rearview mirror”

Nissan says it has developed a "smart rearview mirror", the world's first LCD monitor that also allows the driver to…

SPAIN: Ford adds parking and radio apps to Sync

Ford Europe has announced new parking and personal radio apps for its Sync with AppLink system at the Mobile World Congress in…

SPAIN: Ford launches updated European Focus

Ford's mid-life update for the popular C segment Focus includes several new engines for Europe, the new corporate nose already…

US: Visteon wins OpenAir infotainment contract

Visteon says it has been awarded the first production programme for its OpenAir I1.1 infotainment product by an Asia-based vehicle…

GERMANY: BMW adds ‘laser boost’ lighting

Later this year, BMW is to offer its i8 model with a new headlamp lighting technology that it says ensures a…

US: Harman Aha Radio service to feature on Hyundai 2015 Genesis

Harman and Hyundai Motor America say the 2015 Genesis will offer the Aha Radio service for the North American market.…