Ian Dickson

3 weeks ago | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson

Safety inside vehicles used to mean seat belts and airbags. Today, these features still play a key role in keeping a vehicle safe. But they are not the only ones. Thanks to sophisticated technology that keeps vehicles aware of each other and everything surrounding them, software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are making cars safer than ever. This level of awareness is changing how drivers and passengers experience traveling, making journeys safer, smoother and more enjoyable.

1 month ago | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson |Louis Boroditsky

Imagine a world where cars can talk to each other, roads can warn drivers of hazards ahead and cities are designed to keep everyone safer. This is the promise of connected safety, an innovative approach to transportation that uses smart technology to link vehicles, infrastructure and people. By creating this network, connected safety helps prevent accidents, reduce risks and make travel safer.

1 month ago | here.com | Louis Boroditsky |Ian Dickson |Maja Stefanovic

Knowing what’s around the corner when you’re on the road is an exercise in vigilance—maybe it’s sudden braking due to an accident, a traffic jam or another driver going the wrong way. The key is noticing these things early enough to react. That’s exactly what HARMAN Ready Aware is designed to help with. Spotting hazards before they strikeHARMAN Ready Aware is a groundbreaking approach to road safety.

1 month ago | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson

Self-driving vans and trucks are developing quickly, and people are excited about how they could change the logistics landscape. But paired with excitement is an increasing worry that autonomous trucks might take away jobs, especially for drivers. With technological advancement comes opportunity, but a pressing question remains: Will autonomous commercial vehicles generate new jobs through innovation, or will they primarily replace existing ones, leaving workers behind?

1 month ago | here.com | Ian Dickson |Maja Stefanovic

Electric vehicles (EVs)—from cars and motorbikes to commercial vans and trucks—are no longer the alternative choice. In 2023, almost one in five vehicles sold globally were electric. And by 2035, EV volumes are forecast to top 71.6 million (up from 14.2 million in 2023). The choice is abundant: every major automaker has at least one electric vehicle in its range.