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]

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]

New technologies are often surrounded by exaggerated claims regarding performance, timing and market opportunity, but you can rely SBD to provide a real-world analysis including the factors that will determine the actual market take-up and the expected penetration over time. SBD has compiled thi... [More]

SBD is committed to helping vehicle manufacturers understand the potential to increase sales through the promotion of environmentally-friendly technology application. Increasing pressure from government and society on vehicle manufacturers to address the environmental impact of cars is one o... [More]

David McClure, Director of Telematics and ITS, on how satellite navigations systems and ITS can help reduce carbon emissions in the Institute of Engineering and Technology's E&T magazine. [More]

SBD ITS and Telematics Technical Analyst, Abhishek Visveswaran, gives his photographic highlights from Press Day at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. [More]

This report provides an analysis of the key market drivers for in-car telematics services in China. It assesses the important factors that are encouraging vehicle manufacturers to offer OE telematics services in China. [More]

SBD’s research into the BRIC countries provides a timely analysis of the opportunities and key market drivers for navigation and telematics in emerging markets. [More]

This report analyses the potential use of ITS technologies to reduce the detrimental impact of cars on the environment, one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry today. [More]