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Thanks to the Pwn2Own Automotive hacking competition, dozens of vulnerabilities have been discovered in vehicle charging systems, in-car entertainment technology and modem subsystems from some of the world’s biggest automotive suppliers.
Plug an EV into a public charging station and the vehicle, RFID card and/or smartphone app used during the transaction hands over a bundle of owner information, including names, email addresses and even location, browsing history and online behavioral patterns.
Vulnerabilities in infotainment systems have allowed some security researchers to gain access to restricted vehicle features, such as those premium paid-for features found in Tesla and BMW cars, for example.
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Japanese-based tech firm NTT Data is in the process of developing an AI system to identify drivers who may be suffering from some form of mental decline.
They’re partnering with a Tokyo-based taxi company, Kokusai Motorcars, to develop the software, with data being collected from cab drivers who are 65 years or older.
The AI system will take into account several factors. Part of the AI’s role will be to determine the ability of drivers to make quick decisions and pay attention to the road.
via CarScoops
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Tesla recalled more than two million cars to implement stricter driver monitoring following an NHTSA investigation. It determined Tesla was too lax about keeping drivers engaged.
But Tesla drivers can continue to misuse Autopilot, as cheap aftermarket gadgets can still fool the car into thinking drivers are engaged. Worse still, the way they work suggests Tesla ships software with lower safety standards in its North American cars.
Various online retailers have sold plug-and-play hardware that partially deactivates the driver monitoring system. One such seller, Teslaunch, sells a “Nag Elimination Module” for $139.
via The Drive
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Important safety systems can’t work when they can’t ‘see’ the road due to snow and ice.
Spend some time identifying all the sensors that may be hidden in the grille area so that you’ll know where to focus your cleaning effort. Vehicles that have FCW, AEB, and/or adaptive cruise control most likely have their radar sensors located behind the translucent brand emblem or in the lower center of the front bumper.
Many cars use cameras and sensors behind the glass for crash avoidance systems or automatic wipers. It’s worthwhile to clear and defrost your windshield entirely and stop periodically during foul weather to completely clear your windshield of built-up ice and snow.
via Consumer Reports
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By Dave Bean, Content Editor, FMW
Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro, is unveiling both new and enhanced tech components designed to improve vehicle data utilized by fleet managers. The enhancements should provide more specific information about what transpires during vehicle operation and the associated risk being posed to the fleet.
To accomplish this, Ford Pro is combining what were several separate hardware and software elements into Ford Pro Intelligence, a single integrated platform.
“Ford Pro Intelligence, now with video telematics, gives fleet managers more visibility and control over what’s happening inside the cabin and on the road. It’s like having a coach in the passenger seat,” said Dave Prusinski, general manager of Ford Pro Integrated Services.
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By Bill Bishop, SVP of Sales and Marketing, FLD Remarketing
I’ve stated in the last few years, global and industry factors mean that the jury is still out on the year ahead. That’s simply because the world we live in can change in an instant.
Now that fleets can start to sell aging units, those vehicles are worth nowhere near the same amount they were a year ago, and in some cases can’t even be sold at any price. So – where do we go from here?
Regardless of where things are headed in 2024, our team at FLD is looking forward to what’s in store. Our only goal is to help make your life easier while saving you a meaningful amount of time, money and resources.
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By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
For fleets, Monro means the same extraordinary level of excellence no matter the name of the local retailer. It helps its fleet customers by keeping them on the road, maintaining their preventive maintenance schedules, and more.
“Simply put, we fix cars for a living,” says Tom Shoolbraid, Vice President of National Accounts with Monro, Incorporated. “When it comes to fleets, we maintain fleets of all sizes for all kinds of partners from coast to coast.”
Monro, Inc. is one of the best in the business for fleet managers looking for a preferred automotive maintenance supplier. It deals with most of the significant rental fleets in the US, corporate or government fleets, fleet management companies (FMCs), and their clients’ fleets.
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