IoT (Internet of Things) satellite technology is making huge steps forward in the auto business, especially when it comes to connected and self-driving cars. IoT supported by satellites guarantees that automobiles can access data and communicate even in distant or rural places without conventional network coverage.
Five main applications of IoT satellite technology in automobiles are discussed below, and how this technology is influencing the direction of transportation going forward is discussed.
Real-time Navigation and Vehicle Tracking
Real-time vehicle tracking in vehicles is among IoT satellite technology's most well-known applications. Especially in places where terrestrial networks could fail, GPS devices depend on satellite communication to provide precise position data.
By mixing satellite connections with real-time data processing, IoT integration improves the accuracy of...
Like most people, you probably love the thrill of riding your bike in the rain. But before you can hit the roads and enjoy the wet weather, there are a few things you need to know first. Here blog will outline some tips to help you stay safe and enjoy your ride with waterproof electric bikes regardless of the conditions!
1. Ensure your e-bike is configured Correctly for Riding in the Rain
Remember a few things if you plan to ride your ebike in the rain. Make sure your ebike is first configured properly for riding in the rain.
This entails checking that the gears are aligned correctly and that the battery is ultimately charged. Next, if necessary, remember to dress for...
A drunk driver may get least concerned about a suspended license. Until caught, you can drive around with a hazy head and sour tongue. It is still better than getting an ignition interlock installation in your car. As per the new guidelines of Law Office of Ronald F. Saupe, Pennsylvania students who are 21 or older, may not get legally scolded for drinking and driving.
However, there is a thin line between having some sips with friends while heading out of the weekend classes and driving home, when you are heavily canned. Throughout the states, ignition interlock installation is providing...
Have you bought a new car or planning to have one?
People often have the craze of customized accessories. Be it the rear view cameras or the tires, a personal touch for the car is something every one of you would love to have.
The custom rims and tires are high in demand. However, at times people don’t even know the importance of the size of the tires, use of the rim in the car and such other technical thing. Hence, it is always advised to select the size of the tire and customized the rims only after getting proper knowledge...
It has been so many days that your wife has been asking you to tint the car window. It’s high time you should get it tinted. There are various things you will have to consider before the installation. The type of tint to choose for your car, getting the right company, the price of the tints and whatnot stuff to figure out before finalizing the right tint for you.
In this article, we have provided some tips to help you get the best car window tint company who would not only offer you the best rates for the tint but...
Nigerian-owned ecommerce platform for auto parts, IkokuOnline has been selected for the 2017 edition of Startup Istanbul, an exclusive gathering of leading startups, internet companies, angel investors and venture capitalists from Europe, Africa and Asia.
IkokuOnline is among the 100 startups selected from a total of 25,000 applications received from over 135 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByB4-mREIn4
Getting selected for one of the world’s biggest startup conference is a great feat the company has earned as a result of the unique solutions and value it’s been providing in the past months.
Founded by Fortune Bekee and Emmanuel Ugochukwu, IkokuOnline...
Buying a used car can be exciting in either a good or bad way. In order to guarantee you have a positive experience, pay attention to the following six areas when you arrive to inspect the vehicle.
If your mechanical knowledge and skills leave a little (or a lot) to be desired, take a knowledgeable family member or friend with you to the appointment.
Buying a vehicle that is appealing to the eye but is full of hidden repairs can be a depressing and expensive mistake.
1. Inspect the Exterior
First, make sure the car is parked on level ground because it makes...
Innoson Carrier (a.k.a IVM Carrier) is the prime pickup truck from Nigeria's leading vehicle manufacturer. The double cabin pickup available in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive options offers the power and versatility of a multipurpose. Innoson Carrier can seat five adults and still provide a 1.68 metre long cargo area.
Innoson G5 Key Specs & Features
2.4-Litre or 2.7-Litre, Four Cylinder Mitsubishi Engine
5-Speed Manual Transmission
ABS + EBD
Dual Airbags
Two-Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive
1600 x 1505 x 480 mm Cargo Area
Seating Capacity: 5
70 Litres Fuel Tank
Engine & Transmission
Innoson Carrier offers two engine options depending...
Innoson G5 (IVM G5) is a compact crossover SUV from Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing company, a leading auto maker in Nigeria. The sports utility vehicle is in the same general classification as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. Innoson G5 offers state of the art features for a safe and enjoyable ride.
Innoson G5 Key Specs & Features
2.4-Litre, Four Cylinder Mitsubishi 4G69S4N Engine
Automatic Transmission or Manual Transmission
ABS + EBD
SRS Airbags
Traction Control
32.3 mpg (7.3 litre per 100km) Fuel Consumption
Seating Capacity: 5
75 Litres Fuel Tank
Engine & Transmission
The Innoson G5 SUV sports a 2.4 litre...
Innoson Umu (a.k.a IVM Umu) may be accurately considered as the sedan/salon variant of the Innoson Fox hatchback. It offers the same engine and shares most of the features of the IVM Fox, but comes with a subcompact salon car design that puts it in the same general classification as the Honda City.
Innoson Umu Key Specs & Features
1.5-Litre, Four Cylinder Engine
4-speed Automatic Transmission or 5-speed Manual Transmission
ABS + EBD
SRS Airbags
Traction Control
32.3 mpg (7.3 litre per 100km) Fuel Consumption
Seating Capacity: 5
45 Litres Fuel Tank
Engine & Transmission
The Innoson Umu offers the same engine...
With the focus on made in Nigeria, Innoson is one auto brand that has been catching the curiosity of consumers and Innoson Fox is the entry offering from the indigenous auto maker. Also, known as the IVM Fox, the subcompact car offers a sporty look and a design optimised for the peculiarities of Nigerian roads. Innoson Fox is a five-door, front engine subcompact hatchback, putting it in the same general classification of the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
Innoson Fox Key Specs & Features
1.5-Litre, Four Cylinder Engine
Five-door, Front engine Subcompact Hatchback
4-speed Automatic Transmission or 5-speed Manual Transmission
...
The idea of a driverless car or self-driving car was a thing of fiction years ago. That was the feeling of most people, or probably everybody, when a local bank aired an advert on possibility of anything and featured a self-driving car several years back. Who could have thought there would come a time when we will be talking about these vehicles actually existing? Well, dozens of companies have now made giant stride in this automobile technology. We discuss these driverless cars; how they work, and other relevant matters.
About Self-Driving Cars
From the name, you can easily tell what these...
Samsung Connect Auto is a small device that is designed to bring your car into the Internet of Things ecosystem by enabling it to be connected to the web. It is intended to facilitate safe, economic, eco-friendly and fun driving experience.
Description and Uses
The Samsung Connect Auto is a small dongle featuring a plastic body, which comes in black. It is powered by its maker’s Tizen operating system.
To tap into the potentials of the device, you simply need to plug it directly into the OBD II port, which is typically found below the steering wheel of cars manufactured after 1996.
It...
Hoverboards are increasingly becoming all the rage, with different new designs popping up every now and then. But none of these boards actually seems to do what their name suggests they do: hover. Now the aerospace company Arca Space is pushing its new ArcaBoard Hoverboard as a board that actually hovers over different terrains.
Design and Features
The ArcaBoard is nothing like all the sleek hoverboards you may have seen; it looks less attractive. The board features a look similar to that of a doughnut box with many holes, which house fans that power it.
The ArcaBoard Hoverboard measures 145 x 76...
MTN Fleet Management Solutions are aimed at effective management and security of your fleet of vehicles. The service is especially targeted at businesses and individuals that have at least five vehicles in their fleet and are concerned about the security and movement of these vehicles.
It is also a great choice for corporate organisations that want to efficiently manage their fleet.
About MTN Fleet Management Solutions
This service is basically designed to help you know where motor vehicles belonging to you are located and how they are being used at any point in time, essentially helping to ensure proper fleet management.
The fleet...
The 2015 Kia Cerato is one of the best value compact cars around. It is largely similar to the 2014 models, but offers some significant upgrades.
The Cerato is a vehicle that is produced by the South Korean car manufacturer Kia. Classified as a compact vehicle, the Cerato was introduced in the year 2003 as one of the more high end vehicles in Kia’s lineup.
After undergoing a major facelift about three years after it was first introduced, the Kia Cerato saw a boost in its popularity and became widely known as a competitive entry into the compact vehicle market.
Kia seems...
Kia Rio is a solid subcompact saloon car that may also be available as a hatchback in some markets. The 2015 Kia Rio is largely unchanged from last year's model.
The Rio is a vehicle produced by the South Korean automotive manufacturer Kia. Introduced as the twenty first century came about, the Kia Rio is classified as a subcompact car and operates on a front wheel drive.
The vehicle has changed a lot over the years and is now in its third generation. It is now considered a global competitor in the subcompact vehicle sub type, and Kia is looking to...
The Ford Focus is getting a major overhaul for the 2015 model year. The 2015 Ford Focus now offers an option for a more fuel-efficient engine with refreshes of the interior and exterior design.
The Ford Focus is a vehicle classified as a compact car (available in sedan/salon or hatchback) manufactured by American auto manufacturer Ford. It was first introduced towards the very end of the 20th century, and has become a staple of the automobile world, with even the Pope using this vehicle!
The Ford Focus has been an underachiever in the past with vehicles produced by Japanese car manufacturers...
The 2015 Honda Crosstour is more or less unchanged from last year, but offers some subtle changes that makes it competitive for the model year.
The Crosstour is a vehicle manufactured by world renowned car manufacturer Honda. The vehicle is classified as a full size crossover SUV and is essentially a Honda Accord in hatchback style with certain SUV like characteristics added for good measure.
The vehicle is one rung below the Honda Pilot in terms of size, although the vehicle is longer and flatter, but it does significantly less cubic space than the large Pilot.
The Crosstour was introduced very recently...
Honda, with the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit, seems to be looking to continue the vehicle's tradition of enduring popularity as a leading subcompact car, and help make it one of the staples of their vehicular line up.
The Fit is a vehicle manufactured by Japanese car manufacturer Honda. The vehicle is classified as a subcompact car and was introduced about a decade and a half ago in the year 2001.
This makes it relatively new in the Honda family of cars, although the vehicle has already begun making its mark in the world of automobiles through its stylish, compact design as...
Honda is introducing an SE (Special Edition) trim in the 2015 Honda Pilot, placing it between the EX and the Ex-L trims. It is not much of an update, maintaining the now stable design of the second generation, which now in its sixth year. The Honda Pilot will be getting its long over-due update in the 2016 model year.The Pilot is an automotive vehicle manufactured by Japanese car manufacturer Honda. The vehicle is classified as being a mid sized crossover SUV and is currently the largest and most spacious SUV that Honda has to offer.
The vehicle was introduced a...
The model of the Honda Accord released in 2015 has garnered significant praise and is considered one of the finest vehicles available in the market today, though it does not present any significant change compared to its predecessor.The Honda Accord is one of the most popular cars ever created by Honda. The vehicle was initially introduced by the Japanese car manufacturer in 1976 as a hatchback, but five years later Honda expanded the Accord series to include a wagon, sedan and coupe as well.
The car's design and make stayed fairly stable until 2007 when Honda decided to give all...
Introduction
The 3.6 Pentastar engine was introduced for the Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles about a decade ago. This machine is quite durable, as the...
Innoson G5 (IVM G5) is a compact crossover SUV from Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing company, a leading auto maker in Nigeria. The sports utility vehicle...
Chinese auto makers are increasingly venturing into international markets, one such automaker is Geely Auto. Other Chinese Auto makers that have ventured to international...
