Most Important BMW Bikes Get 2024 Model Year Updates, ECALL Takes Center Stage
3 Jul 2023, 07:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German bike maker BMW announced the changes for the 2024 model year bikes, biggest novelty iis the availability of ECALL as standard
Plug-And-Play Device Brings eCall Capabilities Into Pretty Much Any Car
13 Jan 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Baton Plug is a device that only needs to be paired with your mobile device and be plugged into the car’s cigarette lighter socket to do its magic
eCall Issue Prompts Mercedes Vans Recall, Nearly 20k Units Affected
30 May 2022, 09:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The emergency call system's issue will be rectified by means of new software for the SIM profile of the communication module
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 235,000 Vehicles Over Disabled eCall System
30 May 2022, 06:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / For the umpteenth time since its introduction, the eCall system in various Mercedes-Benz models does not work as intended
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and S-Class Recalled to Fix eCall Emergency Call System
12 Jan 2022, 17:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After calling back a whopping 1.3 million vehicles last year over an eCall issue, Mercedes-Benz is now recalling the EQS and W223 over the same problem
1.3 Million Mercedes Vehicles Recalled in the U.S. Over eCall Software Issue
14 Feb 2021, 15:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just a little under 1.3 million Mercedes, AMG, and Maybach vehicles are called back in the United States over the eCall system's inaccurate GPS position
Volkswagen Finds Fix for Golf 8 eCall Problem, Deliveries Resume
6 Jun 2020, 13:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volkswagen top instal a software update in the new Golf 8 to fix a problem with the online connectivity unit (OCU3) that allows eCall to communicate
New Volkswagen Golf Mk. 8 Deliveries Stopped Over eCall Software Issue
17 May 2020, 15:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Once again, the Volkswagen Golf Mk. 8 is plagued by an issue. This time around, the software bug may be fixed with an over-the-air update
Is Mercedes-Benz Really Tracking You?
21 Aug 2019, 09:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mercedes-Benz accused of using tracking technology to keep tabs on the location of the cars and drivers, carmaker denies wrongdoing.
Ford and Vodafone Testing Accident Alert System for Drivers
25 Sep 2018, 12:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford and Vodafone working on eCall Plus technology, which would complement the European-wide car crash emergency alert system.
How the European eCall Emergency System Works
13 May 2018, 07:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The European Union implemented this year a rule that would require all new cars to be equipped with the eCall emergency system.
All New European-Made Cars to Be Fitted with (Not) Black Boxes Starting April
28 Mar 2018, 11:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / From April 2018, all cars manufactured in Europe will have to be fitted with the eCall emergency system, linked to the continent's emergency services.
UAE Becomes First in the Region to Consider Emergency in-Car Calls Technology
14 Jun 2015, 01:03 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Safety in traffic is something that gets better by the year, and the UAE are clearly interested. After UE, the country will also apply the eCall technology
The EU Just Made Emergency Call Tech in Cars Mandatory. But What About People’s Privacy?
30 Apr 2015, 16:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In a controversial move, the European Parliament decided that emergency call technology should be mandatory on all cars in the EU starting with 2018
Emergency In-Car Calling Will Be Standard on All Cars Sold in Europe by 2018
29 Apr 2015, 08:06 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Following up on a project started back in 2012, the European Parliament just voted to make emergency in-car calling mandatory in the EU by 2018
eCall Emergency System To Be Implemented by 2015 Across Europe
27 Feb 2014, 12:57 UTC · By: Liana Nastase / As more and more drivers are involved in cars accidents, the European Union decided to bring forth a new initiative that is expected to reduce the number of fatalities. We’re talking about ...
Europe Might Make eCall Emergency Systems Mandatory on Bikes
25 Feb 2014, 14:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Rumors in the industry claim that "eCall" systems could become mandatory, lest the vehicles will not receive the homologation needed for sale and legal operation on EU countries. The eC...
Schuberth RiderEcall Is Now in Stores
1 May 2013, 14:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / RiderEcall, the all-new (and first) rider alert system from revered helmet manufacturer Schuberth is finally available in stores. The units have reached all the specialized retailers in Louis stores...
Schuberth Gets Best Helmet Brand Award for the 8th Year in a Row
17 Mar 2013, 09:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are helmets and there are Schuberth helmets, that's what a motorcycle safety specialist could say at pretty much any given time. And backing this claim, here's renowned German magazi...
Schuberth RiderEcall Rescue System Available in January 2013
6 Oct 2012, 09:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Renowned German manufacturer Schuberth announces the RiderEcall rescue system. RiderEcall is an optional accessory suitable for any bike and helmet and it will send GSM and GPS data in case of a cra...