US DOT Unveils $4 Billion Proposal To Expedite Self-Driving Vehicle Development

Self-driving cars may arrive sooner than expected.

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx has revealed as a part of President Obama's 2017 Budget proposal, a 10-year, nearly $4 billion investment to accelerate the development and adoption of safe vehicle automation through real-world pilot projects.

More details are below.

Wonder No More - Apple Posts List Of All Car Models That Offer CarPlay

Apple CarPlay may soon become a standard feature in all vehicles. The car dashboard software has gained steady momentum over the past year. And recent events suggest Apple is serious about furthering the technology.

There are two ways of getting CarPlay - buying a new car that offers the software or installing an aftermarket CarPlay head unit in the car you already own.

Until now, Apple has only provided a list of manufacturers that are on-board with offering CarPlay in their vehicles. But just recently, Apple has added a page on their website with a complete list of current and upcoming vehicles that will offer CarPlay.

JVC Announces Its First Apple CarPlay Receiver At CES 2016

Although JVC and Kenwood merged to form a single subsidiary in the United States back in 2014, the companies have continued to manufacture products with individual branding. The same goes for aftermarket head units.

JVC Mobile made a splash at CES 2016 by announcing a new Apple CarPlay head unit, a first for the brand.

The newly announced KW-V820BT is CarPlay capable and instantly becomes the company's flagship receiver. It includes a host of other features in addition to CarPlay. Additional details are after the page break.

Apple Blocked Volkswagen From Demonstrating Wireless CarPlay At CES [Report]

Almost everyone interested in car technology was taken by surprise at the absence of car hardware capable of wireless CarPlay at this year's CES. It was expected that car manufacturers would be the first to showcase the hardware in their upcoming vehicles. Aftermarket manufacturers were also expected to have some insight on the technology.

The annual event disappointed in the wireless CarPlay regard. There were plenty of CarPlay tidbits in general but none suggesting wireless CarPlay even exists.

But a latest news report from Car and Driver suggests Apple may have something to do with it.

Check Out Kenwood's Latest CarPlay & Android Auto Receivers From CES 2016

Kenwood joined Pioneer and Alpine as the third aftermarket manufacturer to sell CarPlay head units last year. Now, the company has announced four new dashboard receivers at CES 2016, bringing the total number of receivers that support Apple's in-car technology to eight.

Android Auto models have also doubled from two to four.

Here's a rundown of the newly announced hardware...

Where Is All The Wireless CarPlay Hardware At CES 2016?

I'll be honest. I was hoping for a bevy of wireless CarPlay hardware at CES 2016. But so far, all aftermarket manufacturers have disappointed.

Pioneer Electronics announced third-generation NEX head units at the event but none of the five devices offer wireless CarPlay connectivity. There is no news coming from automakers either regarding this feature.

So, is there still hope we will see anything in this regard at CES 2016?

Delphi Showcases Vehicle To Everything (V2E) Technology In Self-Driving Audi [CES 2016]

A few months ago, aftermarket manufacturer Delphi went on a cross-country road trip from San Francisco to New York in a self-driving Audi equipped with their latest "Vehicle to Everything" or V2E software. Put simply, V2E makes a car aware of more obstacles thereby making the drive safer while your hands are off the steering wheel.

The Verge has posted an excellent video of a test drive around Las Vegas at CES 2016. Check it out below for an idea on how the technology works.

[BREAKING] Pioneer Announces Third-Generation NEX Head Units At CES 2016

Pioneer Electronics has announced its latest iteration of NEX head units at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in Las Vegas. The third-generation head units are an upgrade from the previous generation but have retained the predictable model numbering sequence.

Five new head units were announced today: AVIC-8200NEX, AVIC-7200NEX, AVIC-6200NEX, AVIC-5200NEX and AVH-4200NEX. More details are below the page break.

JBL Announces CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit Priced Under $400 [CES 2016]

Aftermarket head unit manufacturer JBL is creating a big splash at CES 2016 with the announcement of a new double-DIN head unit that is direct competition for the currently low priced options. The JBL Legend CP100 will bring Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and a variety of other features to your dashboard in the coming weeks.

The head unit is on display at the tech show in Las Vegas this week. The company is giving a lot of details on what to expect.

Pioneer Will Build Systems To Support Autonomous Driving By Year 2020 [CES 2016]

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) got off to great start in Las Vegas today. There is a ton of news coming out of the show related to car technology and entertainment, none bigger than what Pioneer Electronics has announced.

According to a press release, the aftermarket manufacturer is foraging into the autonomous driving market by building systems that support the technology. All the juicy details are below.