Technology in cars is quickly evolving. With that, however, it’s important to take security measures into account similar to the Aviation industry. Over the years, cyber crime has quickly increased, making it easier for hackers to tap into confidential information. The more technology rises, the more these individuals find tools and new ways to…
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General Motors (GM) is going beyond high-tech infotainment systems announcing a partnership with IBM to utilize its Jeopardy-winning Watson cognitive learning (or artificial intelligence) technology to transform OnStar into a “cognitive mobility platform” referred to by GM as OnStar Go. GM’s infotainment system with Watson’s artificial technology could eventually learn the driver’s habits and schedule…
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From Ford to Tesla, the automotive industry is rapidly moving forward with self-driving cars. With such a great and innovative technology at their fingertips, every company is working towards perfecting these vehicles to release them into the market. It’s a fact that self-driving cars are bound to transform and impact the automotive industry. We are…
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Let’s be honest – automation technology can be disruptive at times. Some manufacturing jobs have been taken over by robots, while others have been outsourced. But that’s not to say the industrial sector is dead, or anywhere near it. In fact, advanced technology is becoming more efficient, which lowers production costs. When production costs are down, companies…
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Car sales are soaring, humans are replacing robots for once, & the top automotive picks for 2016 are in! Your bi-weekly automotive news: 2016 Car Sales are Off to the Races U.S. gasoline prices have continued falling in February, driving demand for pickups and SUVs higher but forcing automakers to raise incentives on…
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Automotive news did not disappoint this week! The DeLorean is restarting production and the astonishing Cadillac CT6 gets its first test drive. Here’s a look at our top 5 automotive stories this week! DeLorean restarts car production near Houston The creator of the Back to the Future car John DeLorean was the subject of…
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced that they are bringing back their Drive for Design contest. Drive for Design was created in 2013 to creatively educate young artists about careers in automotive design. For this year’s contest, high school students (grades 10, 11, and 12) are challenged with designing a Dodge SRT Hellcat for the year…
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Michigan’s commitment to becoming the global leader in next-generation mobility research and development received a big boost this week with the opening of the University of Michigan’s MCity test track in Ann Arbor. The track’s 32 acres include urban and suburban simulations for connected and autonomous vehicles, complete with streets, intersections, traffic lights, sidewalks and…
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