By Abhishek Visveswaran, SBD ITS and Telematics Specialist  The challenge to in-car navigation and entertainment systems from mobile phones has been growing steadily over the last decade. With the introduction of smartphone apps in recent years, this threat has intensified. As the capab... [More]

Although the USA has not adopted the recent changes to Canadian legislation to mandate fitment of electronic immobilisers, at least one North American website feels that better security is necessary to prevent vehicle theft. Whilst all of the below recommendations by HomeSecurity.net for the &ld... [More]

By Andrew Hart, SBD Senior ITS and Telematics Specialist   Although there is still uncertainty about how quickly the market for Electric Vehicles (EV) will grow, there is little doubt that telematics will play a vital role in addressing many of the concerns that consumers and vehicle ma... [More]

By Stephen Longden, SBD ITS and Telematics Specialist Licenses for the operation of telematics services The Chinese government keeps close control of the emerging OE telematics industry through a complex network of licensing requirements. These licenses are operated by the Ministry of Indu... [More]

Global theft statistics  SBD analyses twenty of the most important global markets and produces the most reliable, at-a-glance vehicle theft data available.  The report provides a global overview of vehicle theft statistics and trends as well as comparative analysis of theft risk an... [More]

By Stephen Longden, SBD ITS and Telematics Specialist Smartphone ownership and the market for apps are entering a phase of dramatic growth in China as new young wealthy consumers are becoming comfortable with the technology. Consumers are being introduced to location-based services such... [More]

By Andrew Hart, SBD Senior ITS and Telematics Specialist According to a recently published report by international automotive analysts SBD, navigation software is rapidly becoming a commodity in Europe and USA, which will lead to standard-fit navigation on smartphones accounting for over 70% of ... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: Developments in Europe VW demonstrates Terminal Mode in-car apps solution Euro NCAP adds advanced driver assistance systems Approval of ITS Directive by the European Parliment Developments in... [More]

The more things change, the more things stay the same. The EC’s long and slow march towards pan-European eCall took another important step forward recently. But as always, hurdles and uncertainties remain, making it hard for the automotive industry to distinguish fact from fiction. The ITS Directive ~ Progress but just as much confusion as ever. [More]

The future of steering locks will be determined by the global need for vehicles that require a low cost solution. Value for money is the key phrase when selling cars in emerging markets. Vehicles must not only be at a low purchase price but be cost effective to run and maintain. Therefore, the simpl... [More]