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New driver visibility technology in the Cadillac ATS

Engineers worked to identify the vehicle attributes needed to maximize ATS’s driving character by making the most of sight lines. New visibility metrics developed from customer clinics in the United States and Germany consider exterior mirror and A-pillar area size, seat height, forward vision distance, side vision distance, and intrusive objects in windows such as […]

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A new prototype car display system developped by Mitsubishi Electric

The system’s free-form screen responds flexibly to the increasing use of curves and other design features in car interiors. At the same time, its easy visibility helps to promote driving safety. The system incorporates display technologies that Mitsubishi Electric fostered through its development of rear-projection TVs as well as car electronics that withstand severe operating

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UVO eServices system

Google Maps to be integrated in KIA Motors vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s innovative UVO (“Your voice”) eServices telematics system.  These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV.  The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google

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Volvo interior telematics

Volvo Car Group and Ericsson join forces to deliver global connected car services

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) and Ericsson will jointly advance the technical development of industry-leading innovations for automotive internet services. Volvo Cars’ expertise in driver behavior and traffic security requirements, along with Ericsson’s consulting and systems integration expertise, will be used to define and select services. Connected Vehicle Cloud based on Ericsson’s Multiservice Delivery Platform

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GPSfit

The Microfit and GPSfit systems from Faurecia

The car incorporates more intelligent functions for the safety and comfort of passengers. The seat is no exception as evidenced by a Faurecia concept-seat unveiled at Los Angeles. World leader, Faurecia has indeed unveiled several functions and innovative products. GPSFit pulls speed and road data from the vehicle’s GPS to determine if traffic issues are imminent,

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