Smartphone Navigation Booms in China But Doubts Over In-Car Future

by sbd uk

17. January 2012 13:34

Press Releases | Technology and Event Reviews

Article by David Montgomery orginally published in GPS Business News. The growing navigation market in China isn't following patterns set in Europe and the US. Andrew Hart, Senior Telematics & ITS Specialist at SBD, talks to GPS Business News about emerging trends in smartphone navigation,... [More]

Tags: smartphone, china

Exclusive sneak preview into SBD's presentation at Telematics@China Tour

by sbd uk

9. June 2011 08:45

Technology and Event Reviews

This interview is also available in Chinese - click here to read the Chinese version. Based on the complete success last year, Telematics@China Tour will be further expanded and deeper penetrated this year. Beginning with Shanghai event on April 20, Telematics@China Tour (www.telematics-tour.... [More]

Tags: telematics@china tour, navibiz, david mcclure, sbd telematics, china

EC launches connected vehicles consultation for FP8 research

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30. March 2011 13:33

Technology and Event Reviews

The European Commission has started a consultation process to guide its plans for funding Connected Vehicle research within the 2014-2020 Framework Programme (FP8). The consultation is expected to help shape the structure of the FP8 funding programme for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) including... [More]

Tags: intelligent transport systems, infotainment, european commission, connected navigation

Intermap targets ADAS and eco-driving for new 3D Roads Europe database

by sbd uk

18. March 2011 09:44

Technology and Event Reviews

Intermap has completed its 3D map coverage for Western Europe. The Munich-based firm is promoting its database for use in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and intelligent vehicle drivetrain applications. The Intermap 3D Roads product covers 6.2 million km of roads with a claimed hei... [More]

Tags: adas, intermap, navigation system, eco driving, europe

The latest vehicle security observation from the Geneva Motor Show

by sbd uk

15. March 2011 13:09

Technology and Event Reviews

By Craig Best, SBD Vehicle Security Technical Analyst Smart Key developments VW have introduced a split smart key system. Smart start and smart entry are now available as separate options on the latest VW Passat. First introduced by Ford 4 years ago on the current generation Mondeo, this m... [More]

Tags: geneva motor show, smart key, volkswagen, fiat, citroen, honda, peugeot

Automotive Intelligent Transportation System event held in Moscow in March 23/24

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7. March 2011 10:30

Technology and Event Reviews

Telematics service operators, research institutes, government, insurance and automotive representatives will converge in Moscow on March 23-24, 2011 for this year’s 73rd International Scientific and Technical Conference: Automobile in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)... [More]

Tags: russia, intelligent transport systems, telematics services providers

Mercedes to expand ADAS active safety systems to new A-Class and B-Class models

by sbd uk

5. March 2011 13:30

Technology and Event Reviews

Mercedes-Benz is reinforcing the trend of active safety systems increasingly becoming available in lower segment mass market cars. The new A-Class and B-Class models due to be launched later this year will be available with collision warning and adaptive brake assist systems. Mercedes says t... [More]

Tags: adas, mercedes, consumer survey

NFC mobile phone becomes key to the user experience

by sbd uk

24. February 2011 11:39

Technology and Event Reviews

The disciplines of Security and Telematics have combined once again at the Mobile World Congress, where NXP Semiconductors and Continental demonstrated an NFC-enabled mobile phone that interacts with a car to provide access control, information and entertainment both inside and outside of the vehicl... [More]

Tags: nxp, continental, mobile communications, smartphone, enhanced keyfob, bluetooth, automotive apps, remote start

Automotive trends from Mobile World Congress – FREE REPORT

by sbd uk

23. February 2011 11:15

Technology and Event Reviews | Whitepapers & Presentations

This complimentary event report from SBD provides a high-level overview of the key trends from Mobile World Congress (MWC) that is likely to have an impact on the automotive industry. It includes: Overview of Operating Systems including MeeGo IVI demo from Chinese vehicle manufactur... [More]

Tags: mobile world congress, automotive apps, telematics, smartphone, bluetooth, connected navigation

German consumers enthusiastic for ADAC bCall app

by sbd uk

16. February 2011 10:09

Technology and Event Reviews

One month after its launch, a total of 240,000 ADAC members have downloaded its iPhone bCall app for localised roadside breakdown assistance. During this initial four week period, approximately 4,000 requests for roadside assistance were generated by the smartphone application. ADAC, the leading... [More]

Tags: adac, automotive apps, smartphone, consumer survey, germany

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