Monthly Archives: August 2013

Cisco exec says a car telematics data worth $1,400 a year

Cisco exec says a car telematics data worth $1,400 a year

Big data is the latest buzz phrase within infotainment circles, and a Cisco executive now has estimated its value: $1,400 per vehicle.

How GPM rebuilt itself into a PACE Award winner

How GPM rebuilt itself into a PACE Award winner

When the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany, supplier VEB GPM endured the ultimate shock therapy. “In 1990, the East German auto market completely collapsed,” remembers Andreas Schmidt, grandson of the company’s founder.

Americans Disclose choices of “Most embarrassing car” Plus

Americans Disclose choices of

The Smart ForTwo is the car Americans would least like to be seen in, according to a new survey from CarInsurance.com.

BMW Brilliance will recall 143,000 vehicles in China

BMW Brilliance will recall 143,000 vehicles in China

BMW’s recall comes as foreign luxury brands face criticism in China.

Western automakers nervously watch as Russian market stalls

Western automakers nervously watch as Russian market stalls

Global automakers are once again nervously monitoring the health of Russia’s car market as a sales slide threatens billions of euros committed to increase manufacturing capacity in the country.