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Privacy watchdogs battle Google's Street View
Despite Google's assurances that face-blurring and other measures are protecting privacy, the watchdogs of privacy are still skeptical More »
Lawsuit over cell phone tracking surveillance
Privacy rights watchers file lawsuit against U.S. DOJ over government use of phone tracking More »
Hi-tech fleet gadgetry coming to your car
Telematics provider WebTech Wireless announces a personal automobile version of its sophisticated commercial fleet hardware and software More »
Europe's GPS competitor gets new life
Europe's thrust for satellite navigation independence was looking shaky until the April 27 Launch of Giove-B from Kazakhstan More »
List of technologies in cars
Under development or already available More »
Telematics and the future of cars
Forget the Detroit Auto Show. You'll learn more about cars of the future at Detroit's annual telematics industry conference More »
Smart car keys and mobile phones
Add NFC - Near Field Communication - to your list of acronyms, and maybe soon a 'smart' car key that remembers where your car is More »
War driving defense
"Green windows" frustrating mobile computer users, but a defense against hackers More »
Garmin's ultimate mobility for drivers
Garmin is noted more for Navigation systems than phones, but their recently announced Nuviphone is both, and its features will make you drool More »
A heads up on 2008 cars and driving
On New year's day, 2008, Drivers.com took a quick scan of the landscape ahead for drivers, driving and automobiles More »
CES focus on hi-tech car
If you're interested in electronic wizardry in the automobile, the upcoming Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas is the place to be, and BMW have a treat for you More »
GPS use in cars not widespread
17% of adults in the U.S. use GPS services in cars, according to a recent Computerworld article More »
Future car - telematics gains traction
The marvels of wireless exchange of information in automobiles have been touted for more than a decade, but now it all seems to be coming together More »
Mercedes scores with Tele Aid
Telematics services have been available in cars for more than 10 years now, but finally they're taking off, says Mercedes Benz's Sascha Simon More »
Satnav is a word
According to Google Trends, satnav only began to be used as a word in late 2004 More »
Transport and terrorism - technology to the rescue
The crackdown on airline passenger carry-on items such as cosmetics, lip balm and water bottles is hogging the news, but the real work of transportation security is cranking away in the background. EyeForTransport's upcoming North American Cargo Security Forum in Washington is an example More »
Nanotechnology in your car
Car paint that heals scratches and side view mirrors that shake off water droplets - these are some of the benefits nanotechnology may bring to your car More »
Organic LEDs light up dashboards
Organic light-emitting diodes have arrived in a few top vehicles. These tiny lights for car displays improve in several ways over traditional LEDs. More »
Japanese lead techno safety?
Technological innovations in vehicles arrive monthly, but a recent study indicates that Japanese manufacturers are setting the tech pace. More »
Too much car gadgetry?
Not being able to adjust the radio on his test Mercedes was the last straw for test driver Jerry Flint. More »
Vehicle emissions tests should target worst polluters
Older, malfunctioning cars should be the target of emissions tests, and funds are needed to deal with them, says a research report. More »
Truck of the future
Kenworth demos the truck of the future. No more dials or gauges, GPS navigation, electronic driver monitoring, and all kinds of “smart” technologies. More »
Coming soon, to YOUR car: the digital revolution
Today's cars have plenty of digital technology, but the impact on the cabin has yet to be felt; dozens of innovations are coming soon. More »
Technology and the driver
Several technological advances that are making their way from theory to practice are outlined in this article. More »
Driving education and technology
Article discusses the strong need for educators to be informed about new technologies, and how to train drivers to use them. More »
Can technology improve driver competency?
Article discusses the range of technologies being used to train drivers; considers the potential problems, and criteria for judging effectiveness. More »
