Roadside Assistance

Cellular-based automotive systems such as BMW Assist have been hacked by a pair of security systems engineers

Electronics

'War Texting' lets hackers gain access to cars via GSM networks

A pair of security systems engineers have managed to prove it takes just a few hours of clever reverse engineering to crack in-car cellular network-based security technology.

Nissan and the Japan Automobile Federation are currently testing a new roadside assistance vehicle that is able to charge the battery of a stranded electric vehicle (Photo: Nissan)

Automotive

Roadside Service Vehicle with EV charger tested in Japan

Nissan and the Japan Automobile Federation have started testing a prototype roadside assistance vehicle that has a built-in charger for electric vehicles.

Automotive

Ferrari announces free Roadside Assistance service for all cars not covered by warranty

In a stunning move, Ferrari has announced a new free roadside assistance service for UK and Italian owners of all Prancing Horse cars built since 1947 and not covered by either existing factory or POWER warranties.