October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, in aid of this car and van leasing company Vanarama has conducted a study into the important question of privacy and data safety within connected cars. To do this, they compared the information that is collected from 10 of the biggest car companies, and revealed who can gain access to your information. Your car could be tracking and sharing your … [Read more...]
Stopping the modern highwaymen & thieves
As the automotive and transport industries face some of the toughest challenges in recent years, a little known but immensely huge business is working behind the scenes to stop what is potentially the biggest threat of all, cybercrime. In 2019, working alongside Blaenau Gwent Council, the Welsh Assembly and the University of South Wales, Thales established a new National Digital Exploitation … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Hyundai has announced UK pricing for NEXO, the company’s 2nd generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle which is available to order directly from Hyundai Motor UK. The £65,995 NEXO brings the very latest in hydrogen fuel cell and electric powertrain technology, with a range of up to 414 miles and it joins Kona Electric and IONIQ Electric as the latest electrified Hyundai model … [Read more...]
Hard facts of fleet software
Fleet software needs to be ready to respond to new technological advancements as smart vehicles start to flood the market, with a primary focus on the importance of data security, says Chevin. The company points out that autonomous and connected cars and vans are becoming increasingly popular amongst British drivers, so it’s important that fleet software adapts simultaneously in order to … [Read more...]
Survey questions law changes to introduce driverless cars
Seventy-four per cent of drivers think insurers should provide cover for damage caused by hackers accessing control systems in driverless cars, according to road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Almost 1,200 people responded to the survey which sought opinions on what driverless cars will mean for them as the UK heads towards autonomous vehicles becoming mainstream. The results of this survey have … [Read more...]
