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Technology's latest victim: car keys

Technology's latest victim: car keys

Volvo ushers in the keyless era with smartphone app replacing traditional car keys, set to transform access and car sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality

Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality

Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Global Stories

Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016

Apple puts iOS on your dashboard with Apple CarPlay...

Apple puts iOS on your dashboard with Apple CarPlay...

Apple and Volvo team up to bring iOS to drivers with Apple CarPlay, promising to transform the in-car experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014