Xavier Boucherat
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Are automakers taking responsibility for ‘distracting’ infotainment systems?
As consumers demand ever-more sophisticated in-car features, crashes related to driver distraction continue to rise. Providing an entertaining but safe user experience is key, writes Betti Hunter
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COMMENT: Until full autonomy arrives, there must be no tolerance for distracted driving
Distracted driving will be consigned to history with the arrival of self-driving—until then, the industry needs to keep people’s eyes on the road. By Xavier Boucherat
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Driver distraction – the harsh realities
A momentary lapse in concentration when driving might not seem like a big deal, but the consequences can be catastrophic, writes Betti Hunter
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Mercedes-Benz Vans: first independent Mercedes PRO sales outlet in Manhattan
Customers can now find an independent sales outlet for Mercedes PRO, the digital B2B fleet solution, at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Manhattan
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The future in details – a collaboration between the BMW Group and Thomas Demand. Artist provides early insights into the BMW Vision M NEXT
What does the new era of Sheer Driving Pleasure look like? That’s the question the BMW Vision M NEXT, preparing for its presentation in Munich in a few days’ time, seeks to answer
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New business model from Lab1886, Chark: an innovative service for the parked car
From today chark is entering the beta phase of its market trials
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Almost 1,000 new MAN trucks for German Federal Agency for Technical Relief
In the past two years, the Procurement Agency of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior has ordered a total of 950 vehicles in various categories from MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland to be used by the country’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) and Federal Police
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Mopar launches redesigned U.S. brand website
Mopar has launched a redesigned version of the brand’s official online headquarters, Mopar.com
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2019 Mazda 6 earns Top Safety Pick
The 2019 Mazda 6, a midsize car, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with specific headlights
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Five innovative connected vehicle services
Betti Hunter considers a selection of in-vehicle services enabled by connected car tech and cross-industry collaboration
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Can automaker infotainment systems rival Google and Apple’s platforms?
Ford launched its SmartDeviceLink Consortium to give automakers control over app systems, but the industry is still clinging to the tech giants. By Betti Hunter
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Give the people what they want: tech giants lead the in-car voice race
Drivers want better voice commands for their connected services, and Amazon is emerging as an early market leader, with ambitions for the age of full autonomy. By Xavier Boucherat
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Emerging mobility spurs smart, connected and on-demand vehicle insurance
Connected vehicle technology is providing the necessary data to support an unprecedented level of tailored insurance coverage, writes Megan Lampinen
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