US: Mobileye intros smartphone connected driver assistance (ADAS) technology

18 Jan 2012

Mobileye has launched its next gen driver assistance aftermarket systems, Mobileye 5 Series, that can connect to the driver's smartphone to provide real time warnings. The Mobileye 5-Series is available for shipments to US customers.

CES: Kia debuts UVO e-Services telematics & smartphone integration

17 Jan 2012

Kia Motors America (KMA) has unveiled UVO eServices, the next iteration of the company's innovative voice-activated infotainment system, during the 2012 International Costumer Electronics Show (CES).

CES: TeleNav announces new solutions with Ford and Sony

12 Jan 2012

At CES (International Costumer Electronics Show), Telenav has launched Scout, a daily personal navigator that will be seamlessly accessible across the web, smartphones, and in-car systems - offering users an easy and consistent discovery and navigation experience no matter where they are. Scout is available immediately on iPhones via the Apple App Store and at www.scout.me. Scout will also be available in cars later this year.

GM's OnStar is looking a lot like a stand-alone business

06 Dec 2011

General Motors' automotive concierge service is opening up to other auto makers' cars and is becoming more useful with new apps. That could mean a lucrative spin-off is in its future.

Cross Country Automotive Services & ATX Group Form Agero

06 Dec 2011

Cross Country Automotive Services, a leader for nearly four decades in driver assistance programs, and its subsidiary ATX Group, a pioneer in connected vehicle (telematics) services, today announced its new corporate brand name, Agero. The new name, brand reflects the creation of a leader in roadside assistance, claims management and connected vehicle services. Focus will remain on safety, security and innovation that enhances vehicle ownership.

Dragon's Den's Peter Jones sells Wireless Logic to ECI and management

19 Aug 2011

Dragonsʼ Den star and serial entrepreneur Peter Jones CBE has sold Wireless Logic to ECI Partners ("ECI"), the UK mid-market private equity firm, and management for £38m. Wireless Logic is the UKʼs leading independent Machine to Machine ("M2M") communications specialist, with 3,600 customers and nearly 600,000 SIMS under management in the UK and continental Europe. ECI is one of the longest established private equity groups in the UK and has total committed capital of over £1.1billion.

EC announces consultation on the future of telematics

25 Jul 2011

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) and TNO in the Netherlands have been contracted by the European Commission to gain views from different types of organisations on new services for vehicles, based on internet technology, that could be available by 2025.

EU: Ford SYNC to get "Emergency Assistance" service

19 May 2011

Emergency Assistance is a new feature developed as part of the SYNC system for Europe that will automatically inform the emergency services in the event of an accident.

Octo Telematics Enters U.S. Insurance Telematics Marketplace, Names Chief Executive Officer

04 May 2011

Vista, CA - 4 May 2011 - Octo Telematics, the fastest growing provider of advanced telematics systems and services to the auto and insurance industries worldwide, today announced its entry into the United States insurance telematics marketplace through a joint venture with Directed Electronics, and the appointment of Nino Tarantino to chief executive officer.

Octo Telematics will provide auto insurance-telematics services to Seattle-based Safeco Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, and Octo's first U.S. insurance customer.

"BMW i" sub-brand launched - Telematics integral component

21 Apr 2011

BMW has announced the "BMW i" sub-brand, focused on sustainable mobility solutions, centered around electric cars.

Hyundai and Vodafone sign telematics partnership

19 Apr 2011

Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement with Vodafone Global Enterprise to explore business opportunities in telematics services in Europe.

MapQuest launches free Android navigation app

15 Apr 2011

MapQuest has launched its free MapQuest for Android App for the 18.2 million domestic Android phone users.

NAVTEQ launches real-time traffic for U.A.E.; Cites high costumer need

16 Mar 2011

NAVTEQ has announced the launch of NAVTEQ Traffic in the United Arab Emirates, the first traffic launch for NAVTEQ in the Middle East.

Altech Netstar in Africa Deal with Octo Telematics

01 Mar 2011

Vehicle tracking and recovery group Altech Netstar has been appointed as the exclusive service provider for the African continent for Octo Telematics.

BMW responds to Audi: Announces traffic info via telematics (cellular comms)

14 Feb 2011

From autumn 2011, all new BMW cars can be equipped with an upgraded traffic information service that will be delivered to the car via the built-in SIM card, which is used for ConnectedDrive services.

EU: HeERO project launched; 9 countries to lay foundation for eCall

08 Feb 2011

HeERO, the pan European project for eCall deployment pilots, held its kick-off meeting at ERTICO - ITS Europe on 18 January. During (the next) three years, the nine European countries forming the HeERO consortium will carry out the start-up on an interoperable and harmonised 112 based in-vehicle emergency call system.

Blaupunkt creates new telematics division

03 Feb 2011

Under "Blaupunkt Telematics" the Blaupunkt Group is now advancing into a new business field. Following a successful restructuring process carried out by its shareholder, the AURELIUS Group, Blaupunkt is now back on a course headed for growth. Addressing a new, dynamically growing market segment, this devision will offer professional telematics solutions.

US: Hyundai launches BlueLink telematics platform

25 Jan 2011

Hyundai has announced BlueLink in the US and this new telematics platform is set to offer more than 30 unique connectivity features on future models. Drivers will not have to wait long for the arrival of BlueLink as it will debut on the Sonata sedan, later this year.

CES: Garmin launches StreetPilot navigation app for iPhone

22 Jan 2011

Garmin has announced its first turn-by-turn navigation app for iPhone, StreetPilot, as well as its full lineup of new smartphone applications for both iPhone and Android.

Mercedes to launch new telematics platform with internet access

14 Jan 2011

Details of the new (facelift) C-Class have been released online and Mercedes is set to launch a new telematics platform "Comand Online" on this model. This system will be rolled out to other models in the future.

US: Allstate launches "free-to-join, pay-per-use" roadside assistance

30 Dec 2010

Allstate has recently announced the launch of Good Hands Roadside Assistance, the first free-to-join, pay-per-use, roadside assistance service that is available to all drivers, not just Allstate customers.

EU: INRIX to provide traffic info for Sygic navigation apps

29 Dec 2010

Sygic and INRIX have announced the launch of Real-Time Traffic service for Sygic's turn-by-turn voice guided navigation applications Mobile Maps and Aura in Europe.

Survey Shows More than 75 Percent of Policyholders Would Welcome Telematics-Based Insurance Program

16 Nov 2010

According to the LexisNexis (News - Alert)® Risk Solutions Telematics Survey, more than 75 percent of auto insurance policyholders in the United States would welcome a telematics-based insurance program if sharing their driving data had the potential to reduce their premium.

Brazil: Volvo to launch OnCall on the 1st of December

16 Nov 2010

Volvo Cars becomes the first automotive manufacturer in Brazil to launch an embedded telematics program, Volvo OnCall, with WirelessCar as the Service Provider. The announcement was made at the Sao Paulo Auto Show.

NXP & others start pan-EU eCall field trial; to show eCall not dependent on present standards

15 Nov 2010

At the electronica 2010 conference in Munich, NXP Semiconductors and its partners will launch a pan-European field trial of the eCall emergency system, which automatically calls emergency operators in the event of a road accident.

BMW announces NGTP 2.0: Next Generation Telematics Pattern

09 Nov 2010

With the second generation of the telematics architecture NGTP, BMW is introducing a technology-neutral interface architecture which enables faster and more flexible implementation of new services in cars.

BMW Innovation Day: Infotainment and Telematics

09 Oct 2010

The car key of the future A weekend trip with just your BMW key on you? Not a problem, as you can use it to book tickets, make cashless payments and access your hotel room.

US: Chrysler's Mopar launches Stolen Vehicle Tracking service

05 Oct 2010

Chrysler's Mopar parts division has announced the launch of a new Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS), available through authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealers.

Progressive launches new insurance telematics program as Strategy Analytics predicts connected telematics revenues to triple

01 Oct 2010

Auto insurance provider Progressive launched a new telematics program, Progressive Snapshot Discount.

Wrap up from the Insurance Telematics USA conference

29 Sep 2010

ISO, Mobile Devices, Harman, Aha Mobile, DriveGain, BUMP.com, Telmap, Telogis, and Tastests Systems

Bosch developing Linux-based telematics platform with app support

27 Sep 2010

With its new telematics platform, Bosch is now closing the gap between the long product lifecycles in the automotive industry and the rapid evolution of mobile applications in entertainment and information technology by making it possible to regularly update and upgrade the systems as required.

u-blox releases new Dead Reckoning chip for telematics systems

22 Sep 2010

u-blox has released a new Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) solution. The solution has been recently implemented in in-dash navigation and eCall systems at Tier-1 automotive car electronics suppliers to top German auto makers.

NAVTEQ introduces "Natural Guidance": landmark-based navigation

14 Sep 2010

Launched at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, NAVTEQ Natural Guidance leapfrogs today's linear navigation instructions - e.g. "turn right in 50 meters on Kurfuerstendamm - by guiding the way humans instruct each other, through descriptions of orientation points such as distinctive points of interest and landmarks - e.g. "turn right after the yellow shop" or "turn right at the traffic signal."

Brazil: NAVTEQ launches traffic information service

13 Sep 2010

NAVTEQ recently announced the launch of NAVTEQ Traffic in Brazil, delivering comprehensive, real-time traffic information to nearly 48 million people in six major cities, including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Curitiba and Porto Alegre.

Citroën DS4 to get eTouch telematics and blind spot monitoring

13 Sep 2010

Citroën has released first details for the new DS4, which is the second model in Citroën's distinctively-styled DS line.

Google tracks traffic in Russia

25 Aug 2010

The Russian version of Google recently launched a test version of its new service allowing drivers to monitor traffic conditions in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Smartphone App Tracks How Drivers Use Their Cars. Startup company's program helps drivers determine what kind of vehicle works for them.

04 Aug 2010

With all of the advanced hybrid, plug-in hybrid, extended-range electric and electric vehicles, there should be something to help buyers decide which vehicle is right for them. Now there is.

Build your own Corvette Engine Option added. Unique program lets customers create the heart of their "Vette".

21 Jul 2010

In what is likely the world's most hands-on super car program, customers who order a 2011 Corvette ZO6 or ZR1 can choose an option to help assemble their cars' LS7 or LS9 engine at the General Motor's Performance Build Center (PBC) in Wixom, Michigan.

BSQUARE and Ford establish Telematics Competency Center

09 Jul 2010

BSQUARE and Ford have established a Telematics Compentency Center under an agreement signed on June 29, 2010. The Competency Center will be staffed by BSQUARE and will focus on development and deployment of the next generation Sync in-dashboard information and infotainment system developed with BSQUARE under an existing agreement.

Hughes Telematics selects Force10 connectivity solution

05 Jul 2010

Force10 Networks has announced that Hughes Telematics (HTI) has selected Force10's C-Series resilient switches and S-Series Ethernet access switches to provide 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) core and top-of-rack network services for its next-generation telematics architecture.

Plug in, Turn on? Which solution will meet tomorrow's clean energy needs?

22 Jun 2010

Within the next two years, several automakers will introduce new vehicles aimed at helping to solve the problem of reducing, if not eliminating our dependency on fossil fuels - but it seems that every maker is taking a different path to achieve that goal.

Highlights from Telematics Detroit

18 Jun 2010

More than 750 industry experts, entrepreneurs, and executives arrived in Michigan for the 10th annual Telematics Detroit Conference (8. - 9. June. 2010, The Rock Financial Showplace), which includes telematics talks, critical planning sessions, a buzzing exhibition floor, and an awards ceremony. Everyone from Nokia to NAVTEQ to BMW, Google, and Hughes Telematics are on hand.

Private Equity Partners Sponsor Octo Telematics Spinout

10 Jun 2010

Montezemolo & Partners has sponsored a spinout of European telematics service provider Octo Telematics from Italian conglomerate MetaSystem. No financial terms were disclosed. MetaSystem will continue to supply components to Octo, while Montezemolo was joined on the deal by Amadeus Capital Partners and Rothschild Growth Capital.

Costa Rica Gets PND with RDS-TMC Traffic

31 May 2010

Costa Rican LBS provider NAVSAT has launched a PND called NAVIGATOR which receives real-time traffic information through RDS-TMC.

Garmin goes for real-time traffic service in Germany

27 May 2010

Garmin (the producer of the Global Positioning System) unveiled a comprehensive, real-time traffic service in Germany, the first of its in Europe. The service is provided through NAVTEQ Traffic and channels detailed information on road construction, traffic speeds, and accidents to Garmin devices.

China, Japan And South Korea Pledge To Work Closely On Environmental Matters Including Climate Change

26 May 2010

Environmental ministers from Japan, South Korea and China met Sunday in Tomakomai City of Hokkaido, Japan to further cooperation in dealing with environmental challenges including climate change and cross-border pollution.

200 experts gather in San Diego this June to discuss how to increase grid intelligence

20 May 2010

Telematics Update recently announced the launch of its sister brand Smart Grid Update to support the challenges of the M2M industry within the growing energy space.

The leading utility San Diego Gas & Electric organizes the first ever annual Smart Grid Technology Conference & Expo (2-3 June 2010) in San Diego. Over 50 of the top utility executieves want to discuss there winning strategies to increase penetration of smart grid technologies on the grid.

Octo Telematics a Finalist for Two Telematics Awards

03 May 2010

An independent panel of industry experts from the digital automotive, mobile and web industries has selected Octo Telematics as a finalist in two categories for the 2010 Telematics Awards. According to Telematics Update, Octo was selected from among hundreds of companies who nominated themselves or their partners and clients through the Telematics Awards website.

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/detroit/awards-index.shtml

Pioneer in Vehicle Telematics, ATX's Steve Millstein, to Retire

04 Mar 2010

DALLAS, MARCH 4, 2010 --- Steve Millstein, president of ATX Group, Inc., a leading provider of connected vehicle (or telematics) services for the global automotive industry, today announced his decision to retire as president, effective March 31, 2010. He will actively continue with the company as senior advisor, providing ongoing advice and counsel on industry trends and strategic growth. Michael Saxton, the president and CEO of Cross Country Automotive Services, the parent company of ATX, will assume Millstein's duties upon his retirement.

Intelligent Cargo Study

08 Nov 2009

The Intelligent Cargo Study ("Impact assessment on the introduction of intelligent cargo systems in transport logistics industry") analyses the potential of ICT to increase the efficiency, security and safety of freight transport. The study considers different scenarios for the paradigm shift from centralized to decentralized ICT services and identifies a migration path towards the most promising scenario.

Berg Insight says 3.5 million cars in Europe have a telematics device

14 Oct 2009

According to Berg Insights new research report, 3.5 million passenger cars in Europe will have an on-board telematics device at the end of 2009.

Cut-price telematics lose credibility, warns vehicle tracking expert

17 Aug 2009

The low-cost pricing structures being increasingly adopted in the telematics industry undermine the customers' perception of the true value of the service, said David Isom, managing director of V-SOL vehicle tracking.

Telefónica chooses ALTEA’s Evolution for telematics infrastructure in Venezuela

07 Aug 2009

Based on the flexibility, scalability and reliability of its Evolution - the Open Telematics Platform (OTP), which is adaptable to virtually any on-board device, works with numerous protocols and mapping systems and is accessible in different languages, Telefónica Venezuela has chosen ALTEA as the unique provider of telematics infrastructure for an increasingly sophisticated and fast growing market.

Mapfre and Octo Telematics launch e-Bike10

28 Jul 2009

Designed and developed by Octo Telematics, e-Bike10 is a new generation solution offering motorcyclists insured with Mapfre the guarantee of the best and most complete safety service available for the vehicle and the driver.

Pointer's Israeli subsidiary acquires 51% in CAR2GO

22 May 2009

Israel-based Pointer Telocation subsidiary Shagrir has entered into an agreement to invest in CAR2GO, an urban car-sharing company.

Real-time asset data critical for fleet management, says GE

15 May 2009

The recent survey by GE Gapital Fleet Services has unveiled that real-time asset data is viewed as the most critical information in effectively managing fleet operations.

Acacia subsidiary settles legal dispute with SageQuest

05 May 2009

Generally relating to systems and methods for displaying mobile vehicle information on a map, the Telematics technology can be used in navigation and fleet management systems that combine wireless communication with GPS tracking and map displays.

Toyota extending 'G-Book' telematics service in China

28 Apr 2009

Tech-On News reported the announcement of Toyota Motor Corp planning to introduce its "G-Book" telematics service in China.

Eco-driving – Harnessing the green potential of ITS

15 Apr 2009

The industry's buzzword of the moment is eco-driving. Fuelled by consumer desire and political pressure, OEMs and suppliers must compete fiercely to develop the most eco-friendly solutions or risk being left behind.

The impact of the recession on the navigation market

24 Mar 2009

SBD has published a new report providing up-to-date analysis of how the navigation industry is going to be affected by the recession.

Research and Markets: Connecting Usage-Based Insurance with OE Telematics

24 Feb 2009

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Connecting Usage-Based Insurance with OE Telematics" report to their offering.

LiMo Foundation selects Wind River as systems integrator

09 Feb 2009

LiMo Foundation has chosen Wind River as the systems integrator to deliver the common infrastructure, tools, testing and integration services for the LiMo platform.

HUGHES Telematics first to implement next-gen telematics architecture

16 Jan 2009

HUGHES Telematics presents the implementation of the world's first technology-neutral telematics framework that allows virtually any supplier's technology to be integrated into the system.

“Industria 2015” – Sustainable Mobility Tender: Octo Telematics’ “Pegasus” has been selected among the 22 most innovative research projects

07 Jan 2009

Within the "Industria 2015" Sustainable Mobility Tender, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the public-private consortium guided by Octo Telematics has obtained acknowledgement of funds for carrying out "Pegasus", an innovation and research project aimed at the management of urban mobility through info-telematics systems, able to provide for protection of passengers, vehicles and goods.

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Cemtek Com, Inc.

30 Dec 2008

Telematics Corporation, an Acacia Research Corp. subsidiary, has entered into a patent license agreement with Cemtek Com, Inc.

Location-based advertising potentially profitable, says ABI

11 Dec 2008

According to ABI Research, Location-based advertising is gaining momentum as a new advertising medium.

Location-based mobile social networking revenue to hit $3.3bn by 2013

07 Aug 2008

Providers such as GyPSii, Pelago and Loopt are revolutionizing social networking with their location-based mobile social networking services. Users are facing loads of new interacting opportunities like sharing real-life experiences via geo-tagged user-generated multimedia content, exchanging recommendations about places, identifying nearby friends and setting up ad hoc face-to-face meetings.

Personal navigation most popular LBS application

29 Jul 2008

According to ABI Research, personal navigation will remain the most important LBS category due to many innovative LBS applications such as friend finders and location-based search will be launched in the next few years.

OnStar opens Crisis Assist emergency services to people concerned by Dolly

28 Jul 2008

General Motors' communication provider OnStar offers its Crisis Assist to all subscribers affected by hurricane Dolly, regardless of their subscription plan.

Sat nav's positive effect on driving safety

30 Jun 2008

TomTom has unveiled the results of a study conducted in the US and Europe, which prove the positive influence of satellite navigation devices on driving and traffic safety.

Pet tracking to get mainstream

22 May 2008

The GPS-enabled dog locator Zoombak is now available in 900 Petsmart stores across the United States. Petsmart, the largest national pet retailer, is the first to carry GPS locator technology for dogs.

ENSC News Report: First Edition

23 Apr 2008

Herbrecht Verlag has published today the first issue of its ENSC News Report giving an account of current applications, projects and events from the European Satellite Navigation Competition network.

Beating Traffic By Joining the Network

25 Mar 2008

SUNNYVALE, California - New System Takes and Shares Data From Cars.

A1 Navi: ASFINAG’s Traffic Information Immediately on Mobile Devices

18 Mar 2008

VIENNA, Austria - A1 customers get current and comprehensive traffic information via HEROLD Wisepilot from A1, which includes valuable data about the situation on Austria’s highways and A-Roads.

German Aerospace Centre (DLR): Traffic Data Will Be Provided Via Radar Satellite

10 Mar 2008

The German radar satellite TerraSAR-X soon sends high quality images from selected sections of motorways in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and California.

OCTO Telematics: 500.000 Customers In Three Years

28 Feb 2008

ROME, Italy – By using position tracking systems to calculate use-optimised motor vehicle insurance premiums, the Italian company OCTO Telematics has won 500,000 customers in only three years. At the CeBIT in Hanover, the follow-up products, such as personal CO2 meter for drivers and the use of traffic data for navigation systems will be displayed.

SNAPlab Wants To Make INS Navigation Avaiable For Everybody

27 Feb 2008

Dr. Yong Li and his colleagues are working on a new INS (Inertial Navigation System) navigation that everybody can buy and use it.