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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the global sensors sector, focusing on the automotive industry. It includes analysis of trends, technological developments, and market forecasts. The executive summary highlights the growth of the global sensors market, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the way. The document also discusses key developments in driver assistance systems and the impact of SUV sales on the sensors market. It provides examples of sensor technologies and forecasts the volume of ABS sensors. The text also covers the sensors market in Europe and other regions, discussing factors driving growth. Additionally, it includes information on key companies in the industry and recent developments. The document can be useful for library patrons researching the automotive industry and sensor technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that was held in Las Vegas, Nevada as of January 2018 featuring futuristic ideas and technology in automobiles. Topics discussed include views of Jim Hackett of Ford on autonomous and connected cars, brain-to-vehicle (B2V) technology from Nissan, and Concept EQA and Smart Vision EQ concept cars from Mercedes-Benz.

The article discusses the author's claim that the Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) ride-sharing service's ousted chief executive officer Travis Kalanick is expected to be a star witness during the company's trade-secrets lawsuit involving the Alphabet Inc. conglomerate corporation's Waymo driverless-car unit. The claim that Uber stole Waymo's technology is examined, along with a potential conspiracy between Kalanick and engineer Anthony Levandowski.

A market research report for global connected vehicle technologies is presented from publisher QUBE by Just-Auto.COM; with topics including concern related to cyber security, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and autonomous vehicle technology on public roads.

The article discusses the reports of National Academy of Engineering's reports on Grand Challenges for Engineering which is to restore and improve urban infrastructure. Topics discussed include combination of high-performance driverless cars and intelligent transportation system (ITS) technology can produce a powerful tool to reach new levels of optimization in urban transportation, benefits of using autonomous vehicles in our transportation systems and communication between cars.

The article explores ways for the autonomous vehicle futures, practical implications for auto manufacturers, material, component and system suppliers including that autonomous cars is potentially hugely disruptive to the mainstream automotive industry and its suppliers.

The article provides an update on the technological innovations that are being implemented in land-vehicles to convert them into Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous navigation systems. It provides information on the control systems introduced in early 2015 on high-end models based on ADAS systems. Car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corp. has introduced features that would minimize risk and enhance driving experience.

The article offers automotive news briefs on topics including the installation of vehicle-detection system on the Hutchinson River Parkway and Grand Central Parkway, creation of smart road in Ohio, and the State agency California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV’s ) move on autonomous vehicles. It also offers information on the four wheeler applications. Also, mentions is the launch of F-150 hybrid and full-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Ford.

The article focuses on technology used in automobiles such as intelligent crash-avoidance technology, autonomous systems and software-powered ‘driving coach' technology. Topics discussed include Porsche chief executive officer (CEO) Oliver Blume's views on utilizing former professional racing driver Mark Webber as a virtual driving coach, McLaren director Mark Vinnels' views on autonomous technology, and Ferrari chief technology officer Michael Leiters' views on utilizing sensors.

The article offers the author's insights on the role of wireless technology in the global transportation industry. Topics discussed include the autonomous driving technology, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) concept, and event titled V2X: Wireless and the Future of Transportation at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain.

In this article, the author discusses fully autonomous car leading to end of the automobile industry. Topics discussed include automobile brands losing their value in presence of individually programmable but standardized transportation modules moving on freeway, getting past piston-engine-powered cars and into battery-powered modules requiring charging facilities on freeways and the inevitability of end of automobile industry.

The article reports that electronics manufacturer Samsung is creating an automotive technology development team to generate revenue after decline in sales of its smartphones. Topics discussed include replacement of the company's handset chief J.K. Shin with another executive after disappointing financial quarters in 2015; development of in-car technologies such as Samsung Electro-Mechanics with wireless in-car charging and opportunity of Samsung to grow in the filed of driverless vehicles.

The article informs that Renault is accelerating and creating Mobility as an Industry (MAI), an operating subsidiary for new mobility services. It presents views of Thierry Bollor, chief executive officer (CEO) at Renault, on becoming leading operators of new shared and sustainable mobility and sticking to technological innovations. It mentions that Groupe Renault has been involved in new mobility services by developing automobile services with or without drivers and making acquisitions.

The article informs that Renault is accelerating and creating Mobility as an Industry (MAI), an operating subsidiary for new mobility services. It presents views of Thierry Bollor, chief executive officer (CEO) at Renault, on becoming leading operators of new shared and sustainable mobility and sticking to technological innovations. It mentions that Groupe Renault has been involved in new mobility services by developing automobile services with or without drivers and making acquisitions.

The article offers information on inauguration of Alliance Innovation Lab Tel Aviv joint innovation laboratory in Atidim Park, Tel Aviv, Israel by Renault and Nissan to accelerate collaboration with Israeli start-ups and partner with the Israel Innovation Authority. Topics discussed include focusing on sensors for autonomous driving, cyber security and big data; carry out Proof of Concepts and co-develop prototypes; and views of Alliance EVP, Engineering Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi on the same.

The article reports on the development of a technology by engineering and research organization Ricardo Innovations to minimize the risks of motion sickness in connected and autonomous vehicles.

The article focuses on automobile-based technological innovation and how it will impact cities in the future. Topics include the development of fully automated vehicles, the development of vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology, and how automobile-based technology could help reduce traffic and reduce energy use.

The article informs that driverless cars are being developed by high technology firms like Google, Toyota and Nissan, and tech companies such as Nvidia. Topics discussed include development of advanced software by firms to take control of a vehicle, safety concern of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the development of such cars and need for automakers and technology players to work with the agency to comply with current safety standards.

The article offers information on the creation of artificial intelligence-dedicated OpenLab by PSA and Inria. It discusses the focus on autonomous and intelligent vehicles, mobility services, and manufacturing in the OpenLab. It mentions views of Carla Gohin, vice president at PSA, on enabling autonomous vehicles to drive in complex environments with the artificial intelligence algorithms.

The article offers information on the plans of Ohmio Automation, a subsidiary of Auckland based intelligent transport systems company HMI Technologies to commence testing on autonomous vehicle. Topics discussed include role of Christchurch Airport in testing for innovation; comments of Ohmio Automation chief executive Stephen Matthews; and usage of Navya Arma electric powered autonomous shuttle in the driverless vehicles.

Th article reports the partnership between BlackBerry and Chinese language Internet search provider Baidu to develop technology related to autonomous vehicles for automotive Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive suppliers. The article discusses the Baidu's smartphone integration software CarLife, conversational Artificial intelligence (AI) known as DuerOS and high definition maps to be offered in the autonomous vehicles.

The article focuses on a study related to analysis of drivers approach towards benefits associated with automated and driverless vehicles. Topics discussed include consideration of different issues by automobile drivers related to automotive technology along with innovations; analysis of motorists associated with Continental Tyres over their perspective towards automated vehicles; and views of Continental's safety expert Mark Griffith on same.

The article presents an interview with Rashmi Rao, head of advanced engineering and user experience at connected car technology company Harman. Topics discussed include the autonomous driving and driver safety, the consumer preference for entertainment equipment in the car, and the work being done at Harman to install several displays in a car. Also mentioned are the technologies such as head-up display (HUD), augmented reality (AR) and over-the-air (OTA) updates for automobile software.

The article presents a reprint of the article " Briefing - AI, machine learning and cars," by Matthew Beecham, which appeared online on just-auto.com website on January 23, 2017, is presented. Topics include the autonomous driving concepts at Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the team up between automaker Ford Motor Co. and electronic (e)-commerce company Ford Motor Co. to offer voice control access to drivers, and three camera automotive rear vision system launched by mirrir maker Gentex Corp.

The article discusses a conference "Volkswagen Future Automotive Supply Tracks (FAST)" sponsored by the Volkswagen Group that was held in Berlin, Germany. Topics discussed include its objective to have strategic interchange on future-oriented technologies with its suppliers, focusing on developing vehicles with electro-mobility and presents the views of Johann Jungwirth, chief digital officer (CDO) at the company, on making autonomous vehicles.

The article focuses on the investment of the U.S. government in the development and implementation of autonomous vehicles, and the plan of the Department of Transportation to remove roadblocks to automotive technology.

The article focuses on autonomous vehicles and their potential in innovating transportation services. Topics discussed include the autonomous vehicle test of Delphi Automotive on its Audi SUV moving from San Francisco, California to New York City, New York, Contra Costa Transportation Authority executive director Randy Iwasaki raised awareness on innovations in connected and autonomous vehicle solutions, and interest of Greenville County in South Carolina on automated transport networks.