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 recent approval of the ITS Directive by the European Parliament has received widespread coverage within the telematics industry, but there remains a great deal of confusion about what it actually means. Contrary to various claims, the approval of the ITS Directive does not mean that eCall ha... [More]

Vehicle manufacturers will have to act quickly to develop telematics strategies in response to the European Commission’s decision at the end of last week to mandate eCall in newly Type-Approved cars from late 2013, says David McClure, director of ITS and Telematics at global consultancy SBD. ... [More]

eCall regulation will impact every vehicle manufacturer, and those with little or no experience of European telematics are most at risk. Understanding the technical and market implications of eCall regulation will result in a successful transition towards the connected car and secure your competit... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: News from the Consumer Electronics Show 4G Connected Car at Las Vegas MyFord Tough emerges as enhancement to Sync Kia launches UVO entertainment and communication system Developments in Europ... [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]

Stephen Longden, SBD Telematics and ITS Specialist, describes the latest in the European Commission's eCall initiative and how vehicle manufacturers are reacting in the short-term. Q. Why is eCall back at the top of Europe’s agenda? Stephen Longden: Last month the European Co... [More]

The EC has issued a final warning to the automotive industry and governments across Europe that it intends to mandate the fitment of eCall to all new vehicle models by 2014 at the latest. SBD has been saying for some time now that eCall in Europe is inevitable. However, the protracted... [More]

The future for eCall looks positive according to David McClure, Director of ITS and Telematics at global consultancy SBD. [More]