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Car-jacking at your fingertips!
This week Computer Scientists at the University of Washington and the University of California, San Diego have presented a research paper which highlights the possible threats of hacking into in-car computer systems. The researchers claim they were able to remotely control braking and other functions in the cars they used in their tests, and argue that the car industry is at risk of making the same security mistakes as the PC industry. More »
GPS will warn drivers about curves
A new feature Nissan has tested is a GPS-based warning device that will alert drivers to excessive speeds going into curves More »
That last second before crashing
Training drivers for collision avoidance has been controversial for years. Now maybe technology is resolving the issue More »
Microsoft's battle for the dashboard
The dashboard used to be just a panel under the windshield of your car that held the instruments and some controls. Now it's a hot area, a high-priority space fought over by hi-tech special interest groups. More »
Could Honda's autopilot zonk drivers
Honda UK's new ADAS car an interesting study for risk psychologists More »
Staying in control
Electronic Stability Control enhances the driver's ability to stay in control of his or her car and steer out of danger. However, many auto salespeople don't fully understand or explain the system's advantages. More »
Steering becomes electric, saves gas
New models from Detroit are catching up to Europeans with the addition of electric power steering, which can save drivers five percent on fuel bills, and will someday interface with other safety equipment in the car. More »
Electronic Stability Control helps save lives
Most people are not aware that safety technology available today can help drivers prevent a large number of injuries and deaths from occurring while driving. Some high school students recently got a 3-D demonstration. More »
G-Analyst can lead to smoother, safer ride
Article describes a device that can measure braking, acceleration, and sideways gravity forces with extreme accuracy. More »