Although fully autonomous cars may be at least a decade away, many may be surprised to learn that any car built after 2003 is susceptible to cyber hackers, and security should still be a key concern.

As the industry continues to unveil new driver-assist features—assisted parallel parking, intersection collision warning, lane change assistance, and emergency braking—the possibilities seem endless for building a safer car of the future and reducing the 1.6 million automobile-related deaths each year.

The recent Connected Britain conference and exhibition offered some insights and updates into how the country is preparing for the next generation of vehicle and device connectivity. John Challen reports.

People have been talking about the connected car for years, but the reality is far from the hype. McKinsey & Company estimate that the broader car data-enabled services market could become a $450 to $750 billion market by 2030, representing a dramatic proliferation of new features and services that are relatively nascent today.

The company’s enhanced automotive Ethernet network platform includes security and safety integrating device certification, multi-layered security, multi-zone redundancy, and AUTOSAR device support.

The 10-Gbps network allows secure over-the-air updateability for software and firmware.

Bosch cloud and Foreca's road-weather systems are being used together for predictive ability.

Passport to combine NuPark's license plate recognition-based technology with its mobility platform and payment capabilities.

New model highlights include connectivity and assist upgrades as well as powertrain electrification on every model.

Design is the number one reason given by customers for choosing its cars, so Hyundai focused on it as well as technology, with its Le Fil Rouge concept.