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The automotive aftermarket industry is all about the parts, services, and upgrades needed to keep a vehicle running after it leaves the dealership.
Over the past few years, this industry has seen big changes thanks to new technology, shifting customer needs, and evolving regulations.
According to Grand View Research, the global automotive aftermarket is expected to grow from $468.91 billion in 2024 to over $585 billion by 2030. [Read more…] about 6 New Advances in the Automotive Aftermarket
Denso and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.
For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying Denso with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance.
These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, to help reduce traffic accident fatalities. [Read more…] about Denso to buy shares in onsemi to strengthen ADAS partnership
Mercedes-Benz has further improved the Active Parking Assist with Parktronic, one of the company’s driver assistance technologies.
With a new speed of 4 km/h, the system now parks twice as fast as before, says Mercedes.
This brings significant added value for Mercedes-Benz customers, making parking easier and a lot more comfortable in everyday situations.
The driver can start the parking process via a digital button on the screen, and a status bar shows the progress. During automated parking, the system mutes the Parktronic signal tones. [Read more…] about Mercedes-Benz improves automated parking
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance is an essential aspect of auto coverage in Florida, particularly for residents in Orlando.
Under Florida’s no-fault law, PIP insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages, regardless of who is at fault in an accident.
Understanding PIP insurance empowers vehicle owners to effectively navigate the insurance landscape and ensure they have the necessary coverage to comply with Florida’s mandatory requirements. [Read more…] about Understanding Florida’s PIP Insurance: Orlando’s Personal Injury Protection Guide
Last month, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) invited reporters for a deep dive into its new Accelerated Concepts program in active safety.
The international media event at Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, California, marked a first for TRI, offering journalists from the US and Europe an opportunity to ride inside its research vehicles and simulators and experience firsthand how TRI is approaching autonomy.
TRI’s Human Interactive Driving (HID) team aims their research not at self-driving robotaxis but rather at active safety, incorporating both high autonomy AND high driver engagement. This approach makes driving both safer and more fun – keeping the driver engaged and working with the car as a truly intelligent partner. [Read more…] about Toyota Research Institute showcases latest AI-assisted driving technology
The results of AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey show that while there is still a high level of interest in partially-automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly apprehensive.
This year there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68 percent as compared to 55 percent in 2022. This is a 13 percent jump from last year’s survey and the biggest increase since 2020.
AAA believes automakers must be diligent in creating an environment that promotes the use of more advanced vehicle technologies in a secure, reliable, and educational manner. This includes the consistent naming of vehicle systems available to consumers today. [Read more…] about Be afraid. Be slightly afraid: Drivers feel ‘increasingly anxious’ about autonomous cars
Nissan is planning to develop its “most advanced” driver assistance system to date in collaboration with Trimble Technology.
Trimble says that Nissan Motor will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of Toyota’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance system, available initially on the 2023 Nissan Ariya.
While positioning with standard Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals may drift up to 10 meters (25 feet), Trimble says its RTX system provides higher accuracy and enables consistent lane determination for driving applications. [Read more…] about Nissan to develop its ‘most advanced’ driver assistance system to date
The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with “Level 2 Assisted Driving systems”.
The gradings are based on dedicated protocols designed to encourage the safe adoption of Assisted Driving technology.
The safest systems should provide a good balance of performance across three key areas: the technical competence of the system and level of assistance it can safely offer, the feedback given to the driver to ensure they remain engaged and aware of their responsibilities, and how the car’s safety back-up mechanisms function in the event of an emergency. [Read more…] about Latest Euro NCAP gradings show Nissan and Volkswagen are ‘bringing high-performance assisted driving to the mainstream’
The world is constantly changing and evolving. That is certainly true for transport options and specifically roads. Roads are quite different to how they were even 10 years ago.
The main reason for this is almost certainly advances in technology. New tech has succeeded in ensuring that roads are safer and better for drivers. It’s worth exploring some of the key changes that different types of technology has brought to roads across the world. [Read more…] about How is Technology Altering the Experience Drivers Have on the Road?
The global market for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is projected to be valued $63 billion by 2024, according to a report by Accurize Market Research.
The sector is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 10.7 percent from 2017 to 2025.
Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, are systems developed to automate, adapt, and enhance vehicle systems for safety and improved driving to assist the driver in the driving procedure. [Read more…] about Advanced Driver Assistance Systems predicted to grow to $63 billion by 2024
