In-vehicle infotainment (IVI) technology is developing at pace. That’s great news for consumers, who can expect a future where their car is a personal and professional media hub on wheels. Yet the rapidly-evolving nature of IVI systems presents tough challenges for OEMs. Not least how to monetise IVI and how to provide unique services to tech-hungry consumers, without sacrificing a brand identity that has been decades in the making.
In the 1920s, the first car radio was developed. Flash forward 100 years and the world of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) has evolved beyond anything that would have been imaginable a few generations ago. As we enter a new decade that promises further transformative evolution in automotive IVI, we have embarked on a change of our own. Here’s the short story behind our rebrand.
Giving something back is great. And in 2019 our employees raised a total of £6,645 for charities and other good causes. It’s due in part to our ‘Giving Back A Day’ initiative, where each employee gets a day of paid leave to support a charity or local group that means something to them. Cue marathons, bake sales and hovercraft rides. Here’s our charitable year in pictures.
These days mobile devices and motor vehicles must work safely, and harmoniously together – and there’s a software certification process to make sure it happens. There are five steps involved. VNC Automotive have supported many of the world’s leading auto OEMs and Tier 1s through this process, so here we outline how to achieve efficient, cost effective and streamlined certification.
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at an emerging tech firm? Just ask Justin Hou, who has just completed a summer internship at VNC Automotive. Come with us as we take you behind the scenes…