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Transport operators in the UK lack confidence when implementing new technology, Fujitsu survey shows

Four-in-ten (40%) UK transport operators don’t feel confident that their services are fully prepared for change over the next five years, with almost half (43%) admitting they can’t predict what their passengers want from their services in the future.

u-blox unveils compact host-based multiradio module targeting the latest car models and industrial devices

u-blox continues to strengthen its product offering for both in-vehicle communication and industrial automation, with the introduction of new multiradio hardware. The JODY-W2 presents automakers with a feature-rich and ultra-compact wireless module that has industry-leading performance specifications.

Velodyne Lidar supports next generation of AV developers in formula student competitions

During the 2019 Formula Student, Europe’s most established educational engineering competition, Velodyne Lidar, Inc. contributed sensors to 20 university teams across Europe. The students used Velodyne lidar technology in powering the autonomous vehicles (AV) they built and placed into competitions throughout Europe.

Octo acquires Nebula Systems and enhances in intelligent vehicle diagnostics

Octo Telematics, the global provider in transforming an IoT Big Data set into actionable intelligence, has acquired the entire share capital of Nebula Systems Ltd.

Vehicle autonomy and electrification push adoption of advanced packaging in automotive industry

“Advanced packaging solutions will double their market shares within the automotive industry in the coming 5 years, reaching US$550 million (€496 million),” says Mario Ibrahim, technology & market analyst at Yole Développement (Yole).

Smart latch systems emerging as bellwether in automotive door latch market, says FMI

Significantly influenced by the efforts of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in development of smart latches that are IoT-integrated, the global market for automotive door latch will see a modest yet promising CAGR of 5% during 2019 – 2027.

New connectivity options give consumers more power and data throughput than ever, says Strategy Analytics

New technologies hitting the market in 2020 will give consumers better and more capable device connectivity options than ever before, Strategy Analytics 2019 In-Car Wired and Wireless Connectivity report finds.

Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO

Markus Duesmann will become the new CEO of Audi on April 1, 2020. The 50-year-old mechanical engineer will succeed Bram Schot, who has held the position since June 2018.

Duesmann has been active in the automotive industry for almost three decades, most recently as board of management member for Purchasing at BMW. Bram Schot, 58, will leave the group at the end of March by best mutual agreement.

5G: The connectivity game-changer coming to your roads

5G-connected roads, equipped with millions of sensors to enhance and improve the driving experience, are widely desired by local, regional and national roads authorities alike and are now in the early stages of trials.

HERE launches AI-based Live Sense SDK to keep drivers informed of unexpected road hazards

Here Technologies, a global provider of mapping and location platform services, has unveiled the HERE Live Sense SDK. This is a new software development kit (SDK), currently in beta, designed to give drivers real-time insight in order to be able to make informed decisions on upcoming obstacles, road infrastructure or driving conditions, without cloud processing or the need for connectivity.