Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a vehicle launch path based on a specified speed and vehicle physical attributes, and upon detecting an object in the launch path, to deactivate the vehicle launch.

Abstract: Example parking management systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives an image that includes a parking area for the unmarked parking of vehicles. The method defines a plurality of unmarked parking spaces in the parking area and assigns a first vehicle to a first unmarked parking space in the parking area.

Abstract: Example parking management systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives an image that includes a parking area for the unmarked parking of vehicles. The method defines a plurality of unmarked parking spaces in the parking area and assigns a first vehicle to a first unmarked parking space in the parking area.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for determining an object identification hit for an object within a user's approximate field of vision during a vehicle trip are provided. A method of the disclosure includes determining eye tracking data associated with a user of a vehicle from a vehicle sensor and determining a field of vision of the user based on the eye tracking data. The method includes determining object data associated with an object within the field of vision and identifying the object within the field of vision based on the object data to produce an object identification hit. The method includes storing the object identification hit in memory.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a vehicle launch path based on a specified speed and vehicle physical attributes, and upon detecting an object in the launch path, to deactivate the vehicle launch.

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system for a plurality of users, comprising: a sensor provided to each user and configured to collect location data; a controller configured to receive and analyse the location data in order to produce congregation information, comprising information on the number of system users who are congregating at a venue; wherein the congregation information and location data are used to navigate a vehicle to a venue, the venue being determined using the congregation data.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine that measured vehicle variable values match a predefined set of vehicle variable values associated with recommending vehicle feature engagement. The processor is further configured to determine that the feature has not been used with a threshold frequency in a vehicle in which the variable values were measured. Also, the processor is configured to responsive to the match and use below the threshold, present a recommendation to engage the feature.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprises a camera configured to capture an image of a forward path of the vehicle; a screen configured to display the image; and a processor, configured to, responsive to an input to the screen identify two edges of at least one object of the image, measure a first distance between the two edges and output the first distance.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for preventing damage to an object within a charging field of a wireless vehicle battery charger. An example vehicle includes a wireless vehicle battery charger having a charging field, a plurality of Bluetooth antennas, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a location of an object using one or more of the plurality of Bluetooth antennas, and, responsive to determining that the object is within the charging field, disable the wireless vehicle battery charger.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly is provided herein. The vehicle lamp assembly includes a lighting device configured to couple to a headliner. One or more light sources are disposed within the lighting device. A controller is configured to selectively activate the one or more light sources. The illuminated one or more light sources direct light at a feature within a vehicle.

Abstract: Aa system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle request, including a requesting-occupant physical parameter. The processor is also configured to send a request, including the physical parameter, to a vehicle-hailing service. The processor is further configured to receive identification of a vehicle having sufficient space to accommodate the requesting-occupant, based on the physical parameter, responsive to the request. Also, the processor is configured to receive confirmation of the vehicle from the requesting-occupant, and request use of the vehicle, responsive to the confirmation.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a user profile responsive to an efficiency determination request for a vehicle model. The processor is also configured to obtain efficiency-affecting data from the user profile. The processor is further configured to compare the efficiency-affecting data to data gathered from drivers of the vehicle model, to determine a correlation between the user profile and similar drivers of the vehicle model. Also, the processor is configured to predict fuel efficiency for the new vehicle model based on efficiency achieved by the similar drivers.

Abstract: An exemplary electrified vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a controller that uses both a set temperature for inside a passenger cabin and a weather condition outside the passenger cabin to provide a predicted energy consumption for an electrified vehicle along a potential route to a destination. An exemplary route planning method includes, among other things, using a both a set temperature for inside a passenger cabin and a weather condition outside the passenger cabin to provide a predicted energy consumption for a potential route to a destination.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and vehicles include an in-vehicle infotainment system. The infotainment system includes a processor and a display. Responsive to a vehicle key cycle, the processor is programmed to perform a loading process for the infotainment system. The processor is further programmed to cause the display to show advice relating to the vehicle during the loading process.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and mitigating unauthorized vehicle license plate removal. An example vehicle includes a detection circuit having an insulator configured to slide along an axis based on a rotation of a screw holding a license plate, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine, based on a position of the insulator, that the screw has been removed while the vehicle is locked, and responsively activate a camera directed toward the license plate.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a motor, a high voltage traction battery, and a controller. The engine and the motor are each configured to propel the vehicle. The battery is configured to power the motor. The controller is programmed to selectively start the engine based on a state of charge of the battery and air pollution content such that as the air pollution content increases a state of charge engine startup threshold decreases.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and mitigating unauthorized vehicle license plate removal. An example vehicle includes a detection circuit having an insulator configured to slide along an axis based on a rotation of a screw holding a license plate, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine, based on a position of the insulator, that the screw has been removed while the vehicle is locked, and responsively activate a camera directed toward the license plate.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller programmed to, responsive to activation of a hazard warning system, cause a nomadic device that is in wireless communication with the controller, to display a list of options for responding to a vehicle condition. The controller is further programmed to, responsive to receiving a signal indicative of a selected list item from the nomadic device, cause the nomadic device to display content associated with the selected list item.