British drivers are discovering that car computer tech is one of the most common causes of breakdowns. Specifically, breakdowns related to the Body Control Module (BCM) – the onboard computer that ...

The modern car runs on code as much as it runs on gasoline. Every command, from braking to unlocking the doors, flows through a layered network of processors built to regulate motion, safety, and ...

In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine – all from their laptop computers. The hackers are ...

Motorola today introduced an all-in-one in-car computer system that runs on Windows Mobile 6, thrusting the mobile OS into the turf where Windows XP and CE reigned. Motorola has introduced its VC6096 ...

DETROIT (AP) – As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what’s to stop a hacker from taking over yours? In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk ...

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