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Here mapping tech gaining adoption in public sector

Nokia sale of Here to automakers expected to close in first-quarter of 2016 Nokia Here mapping and navigation unit seems to be gaining traction with government bodies as evidenced by recent adoption by the Georgia, Alabama and Missouri departments of transportation. The agencies are using the...

EMEA: NXP to enable smart car keys

NXP today announced the launch of its RF chip family to advance long-range smart car keys. The chip family offers two-way RF link functionality to enable bidirectional communication between the key fob and the car at a distance of up to 500 meters. In addition...

EMEA: Connected car hook-up rumors in the news

Maybe calling the connected car "hook-ups" is a bit of a misnomer; although you have to admit it does feel like there’s somewhat of a dating game going on with Google, Apple and certain OEMs around the industry. There’s been quite a bit of speculation...

EMEA: TU Auto Berlin roundup part two

Building on yesterday’s highlights from TU Auto’s event in Berlin this week, there are even more highlights and observations to share. There was a battle of local startups participating at the event; the following four made presentations: Eluminocity combines LED street lighting with electric vehicle charging....

CES 2015: HERE, BMW debut connected car

LAS VEGAS – Navigation app company HERE, in partnership with automaker BMW, showcased the latest in connected car technology at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. The Smart Finder app brings content – music, mapping, refueling and more – from a phone, through the cloud...