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arstechnica.com - Ryan Whitwam - Google's new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment
Google's new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment
Ars Technica

Android has been creeping into cars for more than a decade, first with the phone-based Android Auto and later with built-in Android Automotive OS. Even when Android is running on cars, it has not been allowed outside of the infotainment box. That…

theverge.com - Andrew J. Hawkins - Google's Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the 'brain' of the car
Google's Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the 'brain' of the car
The Verge

Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture' for non-safety parts of the car's internal computer. Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture' for non-safety parts of…

androidauthority.com - Stephen Schenck - Your next car could be packed to the brim with Android Automotive
Your next car could be packed to the brim with Android Automotive
Android Authority

Android Automotive already powers the dash UI of some vehicles. Google wants to make it easy for manufacturers to use software to control car systems with Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles. Renault Group and Qualcomm are early…

wsj.com - Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal

The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0714 GMT – President Trump's claim of “very good and productive” negotiations with…

rediff.com - Shine Jacob - Auto: New Renault Duster Launched: Price, Specs, and Key Features
Auto: New Renault Duster Launched: Price, Specs, and Key Features
Rediff.com

Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster with a powerful turbo petrol engine, advanced RGMP platform, and a host of new features designed for the Indian market. Renault India launches the new Duster with a turbo petrol engine, built on…

arkansasonline.com - William Wilkes Bloomberg (WPNS) - European auto suppliers predict losses | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
European auto suppliers predict losses | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

A quarter of Europe's automotive suppliers expects to post losses this year, underscoring the growing strain on a sector squeezed by rising costs and deep structural change. Some 24% of suppliers forecast a deficit, up from 15% in the previous…

androidauthority.com - Adamya Sharma - Android Auto is breaking for Pixel and Samsung users, and no one knows why
Android Auto is breaking for Pixel and Samsung users, and no one knows why
Android Authority

Andy Walker / Android Authority Android Auto is widely failing to connect or stay connected, especially on Pixel and Samsung phones. Wired connections appear to be most affected, but reports of wireless connection issues are also increasing. Users…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
The Korea Times

Bereaved families have begun funeral services for some of the 14 victims who died in a fire at an auto parts plant in the central city of Daejeon last week, city officials said Tuesday. The massive fire, which broke out Friday, resulted in 74…

bloomberg.com - Monica Raymunt - Europe Car Sales Rise as Buyers Pick EVs Over Fuel-Burning Autos
Europe Car Sales Rise as Buyers Pick EVs Over Fuel-Burning Autos
Bloomberg

European car sales edged higher last month as consumers rotated to buying electric vehicles, taking advantage of new subsidy programs and picking from a growing range of affordable models. New-vehicle registrations rose 1.7% in February from a year…

9to5google.com - Abner Li - New Android Automotive version will control more of your car
New Android Automotive version will control more of your car
9to5Google

Google is announcing a new version of Android Automotive that goes beyond infotainment use cases to control more of the car. At the moment, Google's Android Automotive OS (AAOS) lets carmakers “build premium infotainment experiences while…

digitaltrends.com - Paulo Vargas - Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck
Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck
Digital Trends

Android Auto connection issues are leaving Pixel and Samsung users stuck at the worst moments, often when they need navigation or music during a drive. Reports have surged across forums, with drivers saying setups that worked reliably before are…

androidheadlines.com - Sai Krishna - Android Auto Connections Reportedly Breaking for Pixel & Samsung Users
Android Auto Connections Reportedly Breaking for Pixel & Samsung Users
Android Headlines

Android users are complaining that they're unable to connect their phones to Android Auto anymore. The issue appears to be affecting both wired and wireless Android Auto connections, with Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users reporting in large numbers.

benzinga.com - Why Is Li Auto Stock Gaining Tuesday? - Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Why Is Li Auto Stock Gaining Tuesday? - Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Benzinga

The company will repurchase Class A ordinary shares and/or American depositary shares through March 31, 2027. The move comes as Li Auto seeks to reinforce investor confidence and support shareholder returns. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…

birminghammail.co.uk - Jordan Coussins - Dozens of job cuts as automotive firm closing West Midlands plant
Dozens of job cuts as automotive firm closing West Midlands plant
Birmingham Live

A company in the West Midlands' all important automotive industry has announced it is closing its plant here leading to dozens of job losses. Automotive seating supplier Adient has confirmed it will close its Black Country manufacturing plant with…

sdtimes.com - David Rubinstein - Anthropic adds permissions auto mode in Claude Code
Anthropic adds permissions auto mode in Claude Code
SD Times

Anthropic today introduced a new permissions auto mode in Claude Code that allows Claude to make permission decisions on your behalf, with safeguards monitoring actions before they run. In Claude Code, default permissions need human approval, for…

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