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]

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]

The winning vehicles in the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards were announced yesterday which included for the first time recognition for the manufacturers of the greenest car and van. One of SBD’s closest clients, Toyota were placed 1st and 2nd in the Green Car award for its P... [More]

After many years of slow growth within the telematics industry, vehicle manufacturers are beginning to accelerate the launch of new services in order to meet consumer expectations for a connected in-car experience. Over 130 services are now offered by 22 brands in Europe and the USA. Many more serv... [More]

Free smartphone navigation software and its impact on PND suppliers and vehicle manufacturers SBD has released a new report based on consumer attitudes, sales forecasts and trusted market analysis on Evaluating the impact of free navigation. It contains practical advice for vehicle manufacturers... [More]

Consumer opinion on Chinese telematics available from SBD As OE telematics become a reality in China, it is increasingly important to understand the response of Chinese consumers to these new systems. A new end-user survey on the views and opinions of Toyota’s G-Book service in China i... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: Global Development Google releases free turn-by-turn navigation app Telematics on a global scale - free SBD workshop video Hughes to provide MBrace telematics for Mercedes USA tackles driv... [More]

SBD security specialists, Scott Leonard and David Green report back from the 63rd IAA International Motor Show, held in September 2009 in Frankfurt.  Hybrid and Electric Vehicle could pose a new security risk The main focus for manufacturers at the motor show was environmentally frien... [More]