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If you were to describe the ride of your life, what comes to mind? A certain make and model, its features, and how fast it goes from 0 to 60? Or perhaps it’s not what you’re driving but who you’re with?

The race is on to exceed consumer expectations. Personalization preferences, wellbeing needs, technology trends, and safety risk mitigation are all top-of-mind, leaving consumers wanting more from their time behind the wheel.

This blog post will illuminate how team members at HARMAN Automotive are changing their collective mindset to focus on new product development.

The celebratory event consisted of three parts: the launch ceremony, plant tour, and government roundtable discussion.

Within this blog post, we will specifically examine how to update an organizational structure to instill ownership, how to engage employees in the process and how to infuse a feeling of shared success.

HARMAN Automotive is focused on building city intelligence and delivering safer communications between the car and its environment to satisfy the growing need for connectivity.

Transformation in any industry begins with people. Creating a sense of belonging is a fundamental priority in any business.

It’s no secret that Formula 1 is all about speed. But flying down the track requires more than just a will to win. It is born of meticulous preparation and an unrelenting focus on performance.

The transformation currently underway in the Automotive industry like Electrification, Smart Mobility, Software-defined vehicles, Personalization, and much more are turning the traditional ways of experiencing and engaging with cars inside out.

Many of us have heard or used the phrase “safety-first,” a gentle reminder to the people we love. But what happens when consumers are behind the wheel, alone, without anyone to help them keep wellbeing top of mind?

HARMAN Automotive has been a market leader in providing a variety of OTA solutions to the automotive industry, both for ICE (Internal Combustion Engines) and EVs (Electric Vehicles).

The companies agree to a joint technology and marketing partnership by bringing digital cockpit development through the new HARMAN Ready Upgrade to Ferrari’s vehicle line-up

HARMAN launches Ready Care, an experience comprised of elements that can work together or independently to improve safety and reduce driver stress.

This blog post summarizes episode 25 of the EPM podcast where Paul Hohos, Vice President of Automotive Sales and Managing Director for Americas at TomTom, explains how personalization is being added to vehicle navigation to improve user experience.

This blog post summarizes episode 24 of the EPM podcast where Manish Mehrotra, Executive Director of Digital Business Planning & Connected Operations for HMNA, discusses the in-vehicle experience for EVs and how connectivity is driving change.

This blog post summarizes episode 23 of the EPM podcast where May Russell, Emerging Technologies Executive at Ford Motor Company, explains how Ford is using connectivity to improve the in-vehicle experience for commercial customers.

The new (AAP) certification seeks to streamline production, testing and go-to-market for Android experience on head-units and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems

The HARMAN 5G TCU with Smart Conformal Antenna combines multiple antennas in a single module that can be mounted beneath the vehicle’s body surface and covered with a waterproof, non-conductive cover (radome).

HARMAN recently launched a new version of the OTA solution to address E/E vehicle architectures and critical business requirements. The focus of the HARMAN OTA 12.0 release is to make OTA update workflows more secure and robust than ever before.

Along with all other upper applications based on VirtIO, HARMAN provides an enhanced environment to develop and validate an Automotive IVI.

By 2030, around 130 million electric vehicles are expected to be on the road, as a result of evolving consumer demand, booming capital markets and government support in the form of direct subsidies and favorable regulation (Source: GlobeNewswire.com).

The automotive industry is undergoing a series of transformations fueled by technological disruptions. Among these changes is a shift to electrification, with the EV industry projected to make up an increasingly large proportion.

As consumer habits change, hyper-connectivity is continuing to transform the automotive industry at a faster rate than ever before. This creates many opportunities for vehicle manufacturers, and we are seeing a lot of new technology arise as a result.

As electric vehicles expand in the market, so should the networks of high-quality electric charging stations. OTA solutions can seamlessly, securely, and cost-effectively manage the software components in both vehicles and charging stations.

HARMAN took a Bronze partner role this year at Ecomotion 2021, Israel. Among the highlights were the virtual panel discussion addressing 5G and the role it serves in V2X, electric vehicles and the future of infotainment and connectivity.

For demographics like Gen-Z and Millennials, curating post on social media can be crucial to their social status. With these users in mind, HARMAN developed a way for digital creators to safely post high-quality content from inside the car.

Gaming is a big business. And with 2.7 billion gamers globally, there are about twice as many gamers as there are vehicles on the road—an exciting opportunity for automakers.

HARMAN set out to re-define the concert experience by bringing it to the car, creating new levels of immersion and customization.

The HARMAN Ignite Store Developer Portal, recently launched, will push Android Application Developers to the next level in supporting Experiences Per Mile.

Whether it’s brought on by mobility advancements or consumer needs, we’re positioned to evolve, ensuring we deliver the most relevant and cutting-edge connected solutions to the market.

As popularity for EVs continues to grow, automakers must listen to consumer feedback to ensure expectations are being met, increasing adoption rates even further.

An ADAS dashcam takes capturing driving footage to another level. As the name goes, it leverages AI and machine learning technologies to bring in safety features typically found in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Leveraging software and technology service providers to support the building of vehicles has been a gradual journey for OEMs.

Imagine your car being able to know how busy your brain is. And, as a result, it can adapt to the way it interacts with you to make you feel a sense of well-being and increate your enjoyment in the car.

The number of vehicle radio services for navigation, infotainment, ADAS, and other features has dramatically increased in recent years and will continue to increase as time goes on.

With emerging trends towards conformal design of automotive antennas, there are two major challenges with communication technologies that need to be addressed.

The 5G wave is rapidly approaching and its commercial benefits will far outweigh the investments needed to propel numerous segments.

On the eve of 1-year anniversary of Experience Per Mile Advisory Council, HARMAN has published 3 new episodes of the Experiences Per Mile podcast.

On the eve of 1-year anniversary of Experience Per Mile Advisory Council, HARMAN has published 3 new episodes of the Experiences Per Mile podcast.

On the eve of 1-year anniversary of Experience Per Mile Advisory Council, HARMAN has published 3 new episodes of the Experiences Per Mile podcast.

HARMAN is the longest standing provider of over-the-air (OTA) updates, with more than 20 years of experience in the field.

The driving experience of today is vastly different than it was only a few years ago—a change fueled by consumer’s need for seamless interconnectivity.

The automotive world is looking to reduce accidents and fatalities in the future, and this road to zero-accident mobility will be paved by ADAS.

Consumer expectations for what goes on inside their vehicle has evolved, and it’s inspired by what they experience in their home and in the office.

The Benefits, Obstacles and Solutions

Q&A with HARMAN’s Head of Products & Business Development - OTA & Cybersecurity