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Chrysler, Nissan looking into claims their cars 'most hackable'
2014-08-06 06:14:11| Wireless - Topix.net
Chrysler and Nissan said they are reviewing a report by well-known cyber security experts that rates their vehicles among the three "most hackable" cars on the market, along with a General Motors model.
IIHS Crash Testing Of Small Cars Reveals New Top Safety Pick Models
2014-08-02 18:53:43| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed its latest round of crash tests, examining 12 small vehicles that typically sell in low volumes. Only one of the tested models earned the highest rating of "Top Safety Pick+" due to its crash-test performance and available collision-warning system, while five additional models received a "Top Safety Pick" rating. The remaining six small cars did not qualify for recommendation by the IIHS. According to the IIHS, the 2014 Chevrolet Volt receives a "Top Safety Pick+" rating. It joins the2014 Honda Civic Sedan, 2014 Mazda 3, 2014 Toyota Prius, 2015 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, and2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-door as the only small cars to receive this rating. READ MORE to find out about other "Top Safety Pick" vehicles The Article IIHS Crash Testing Of Small Cars Reveals New Top Safety Pick Models appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Criminals Licking Their Lips at the Arrival of Connected Cars
2014-08-01 22:04:55| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The FBI has warned the US administration that arrival of autonomous vehicles could change the face of crime fighting and pose of threat to citizens. High speed car chases and vehicles being deployed by terrorists as lethal weapons are just two of the crime fighting concerns for US spooks. And you can bet your bottom dollar that the intelligence community in Europe has similar concerns. READ MORE The Article Criminals Licking Their Lips at the Arrival of Connected Cars appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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New Study Says American Motorists Want Self-Driving Cars
2014-07-31 19:13:02| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Americans havent necessarily fallen out of love with the automobile. They just dont enjoy the art of driving as much anymore, and a growing number of Americans seem ready to hand over command to autonomous vehicles. People are aware that they already drive cars controlled partly by computers, said Insurance.com Managing Editor Des Toups. Now they see features like collision avoidance on new models and hear about Google cars hitting the roads in a couple of years. An autonomous car is not science fiction anymore. A new study finds that fully three-quarters of licensed U.S. motorists would be very likely to consider, if not buy, self-driving vehicles. And if offered lower insurance rates, the figure jumps to a whopping 86%, found website Insurance.com. READ MORE about the findings. The Article New Study Says American Motorists Want Self-Driving Cars appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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New apps aim to prevent child deaths in hot cars
2014-07-31 18:52:57| Wireless - Topix.net
Thursday is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, which raises awareness about the estimated 40 child deaths each year in hot cars.
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