Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a steering assembly and an indicator system may be incorporated into a portion of the steering assembly. The steering assembly, which may be, for example, a steering lever on a zero-turn vehicle, is coupled to a mechanism to move at least one wheel, and the indicator system may includes at least one illuminating element and/or display device that is configured to visually communicate information to an operator in response to detection of a predetermined trigger or condition occurring.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printed vehicle component including an integral lattice and one or more fluid chambers including an aperture for accessing an interior of the chamber. The chamber can be expanded and contracted by delivering a fluid via the aperture to and from the interior of the chamber. The vehicle component can include top and bottom sheets sandwiching the lattice and chambers. The top and bottom sheets can be integrally printed with the lattice and chambers, or can be attached thereto with an adhesive. The duration, number, frequency, and intensity of such delivery can be controlled to provide various haptic sensations to a vehicle occupant. The haptic sensation can include a massage, an indication, or a firmness of touch.

Abstract: A door handle assembly including a handle base fixed to the vehicle door; a handle member for opening the vehicle door, wherein the handle member is movable between latched and unlatched positions; a handle frame mounted to the vehicle door, the handle frame includes a peripheral rim; a first lighting strip operatively embedded around the peripheral rim, the first lighting strip configured to illuminate upon activation; a motor and a cam, where the cam is in operative contact with a second end of the handle base, where the motor will cause the cam to rotate upon activation, where rotation of the cam will impart vibrations throughout the handle base and thus cause the handle member to vibrate; and a touch sensor located on the handle member, where the touch sensor can recognize when a user grips the handle member.

Abstract: An in-vehicle alert device includes: an alert object detection device; a display apparatus; and a control device configured to: cause the display apparatus to display a first display when an alert object is detected in a first direction, the first display guiding a line of sight of a driver toward the first direction, cause the display apparatus to display a second display when the alert object is detected in a second direction that is different from the first direction, the second display guiding the line of sight of the driver toward the second direction, and cause the display apparatus to display a third display when the alert object is detected in both the first direction and the second direction, the third display prompting the driver to pay attention over a whole vehicle-width direction in a host vehicle traveling direction.

Abstract: A system for detecting a height of an obstacle for parking assistance, may include a distance measurement module including a distance sensor measuring a distance from an obstacle existing at a side of a vehicle and a wireless transmitter wirelessly transmitting a detecting value of the distance sensor; a wireless receiver receiving the detecting value of the distance sensor from the wireless transmitter; and a controller determining a height of the obstacle on the basis of the received detecting value.

Abstract: A blind spot area warning and illustrating device includes a light guiding member including a light output face and a light incident face having grooves. The light guiding member further includes an operating face opposite to the light output face and having reflective faces. Each reflective face is at an acute angle to the light output face. A cover is mounted around the light guiding member. The light output face of the light guiding member is aligned with a light transmitting area of a mirror of a side view mirror. A light emitting diode lamp is mounted in the cover and is aligned with the light incident face. When the light emitting diode lamp is activated to emit light, the grooves diffuse the light emitted by the light emitting diode lamp, and the reflective faces reflect the diffused light to uniformly pass outwardly through the light output face.

Abstract: A display system for a vehicle includes an interior camera disposed in an interior cabin of a vehicle and having a field of view interior of the vehicle that encompasses an area at or near a user input for an accessory, with the user input being accessible by a driver of the vehicle when the driver is normally operating the vehicle. A display device is viewable by the driver when the driver is normally operating the vehicle. The display device is operable to display images derived from image data captured by said interior camera. The display device displays images depicting the driver's hand as the driver's hand approaches the user input for the accessory for actuating the user input to adjust or control the accessory.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a method to display information after a pedestrian crash incident, the method including: receiving, at a controller, an indication of a pedestrian crash incident; in response to the pedestrian crash incident indication, via the controller, deploying a pedestrian protection apparatus to raise a portion of a hood of a vehicle; in response to the pedestrian crash incident indication, via the controller, activating one or more sensors to capture one or more images of at least a portion of a vehicle environment; adapting the captured image, via the controller, to be exhibited on a display; and exhibiting the captured images, via the controller, on the display.

Abstract: A vehicular rear backup vision system includes a rear backup camera and a display device including a video display screen disposed in an interior cabin of the vehicle and viewable by a driver of the vehicle. Upon initial ignition on of the vehicle that commences a new ignition cycle of the vehicle, the rear backup camera is electrically powered. After engine startup of the vehicle, the vehicular rear backup vision system displays on the video display screen rear backup video images derived solely from image data captured by the rear backup camera no later than 2 seconds after the driver of the vehicle first shifts a vehicle transmission of the vehicle into reverse gear to commence a first backup event. The rear backup camera remains electrically powered at least until the first backup event is completed.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide visual references to passengers in vehicles to prevent motion sickness. The system can include a controller and one or more projectors and/or displays. The controller can detect movement of a vehicle and project images within the vehicle that comport with the detected movement. The system can include a projector to project images on the interior of the vehicle. The system can include one or more displays to display images inside the vehicle. The controller can receive data from one or more cameras, accelerometers, navigation units, magnetometers, and other components to detect the motion of the vehicle. The system can display visual references on the dashboard, door panels, and other interior surfaces to complete the view of passengers, or provide other visual reference, to prevent motion sickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing at least one information from an environmental region (8) of a motor vehicle (2) to a driver of the motor vehicle (2), wherein at least one first image (B3) captured by a vehicle-side camera system (6) and at least one second image (B4) captured by a vehicle-external camera system (7) situated within the field of view (19a, 19b) of the vehicle-side camera system (6) are received in the method, wherein an image-in-image representation (B5) is generated from the at least one first image (B3) and the at least one second image (B4) for displaying on a vehicle-side display device (13) as the at least one information, wherein a first image region (21) for displaying the at least one first image (B3) and a second image region (22) separate from the first image region (21) for displaying the at least one second image (B4) are determined for the image-in-image representation (B5).

Abstract: An outer mirror for a vehicle according to the technology of the present disclosure includes a mirror stay, a mirror visor, and a mirror for checking behind the vehicle. The mirror stay is provided at a vehicle body side face. The mirror visor is supported by the mirror stay and includes an opening portion at a vehicle rear side. The mirror is provided in the opening portion. In a horizontal section cut through the mirror visor, a distance between a vehicle width direction inner side face of the mirror visor and the vehicle body side face decreases toward the vehicle rear from a front end portion of the mirror visor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a view angle adjustment mechanism that causes a view element tilting section holding a view element to be supported by a tilting support section via a forcible fitting-type pivot to perform view angle adjustment. A pivot is assembled by forcible fitting between a pivot convex and a pivot concave. The pivot convex includes a spherical surface. The pivot concave includes a surface formed by arranging two conical surfaces so as to face in respective directions opposite to each other along a center axis X of the pivot concave. The spherical surface of the pivot convex is inscribed in the two conical surfaces of the pivot concave.

Abstract: An external side mirror is pivotable relative to a vehicle to which it is attached. The external side mirror includes an outer cover, and a housing bracket within the outer cover. The housing bracket is mounted or attached to the outer cover. A gasket is removably attached to the underside of the housing bracket. The gasket has a plurality of hooks that extend upwardly and attach to the housing bracket. Support ribs extending from the outer cover trap the hooks against the housing bracket. This allows the gasket to pivot along with the external side mirror relative to the vehicle to keep the gasket hidden from view even when the external side mirror is pivoted.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and an electro-optic mirror reflective element. A mirror casing sidewall has a terminal end region that circumscribes an open end of the mirror casing and has a rounded end region surface. A first substrate of the reflective element has a rounded circumferential perimeter region extending at least partially between a front surface and a rear surface of the first substrate and having a first radius of curvature. The rounded surface of the mirror casing has a second radius of curvature. The substrate thickness of the first substrate is less than the first radius of curvature. The rounded surface of the mirror casing and the rounded circumferential perimeter region of the first substrate combine to provide a curved transition between the front surface and the outer surface of the mirror casing.

Abstract: Billions of people around the world use a mirror more than once a day. Millions of people own a motor vehicle. The last place we find ourselves prior to many events is in our car. Such events include going on a date, touching up makeup, an important job interview, and other instances where we need to look our best. It is crucial to provide a superior light and mirror experience for facial viewing in these situations. I have created a revolutionary product to help millions around the world succeed by helping them see themselves in better light. More broadly, I have provided solutions, involving combinations of mirrors, light elements, and display screens, for providing users with superior mirror-related experiences in various vanity, medical, travel, and entertainment situations.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes a driver-side exterior mirror assembly having a driver-side mirror casing that includes an inboard portion that faces generally toward an exterior driver-side of the equipped vehicle and that is viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle. A driver-side blind spot detection system indicator module is disposed at the inboard portion of the driver-side mirror casing. An illumination source of the driver-side blind spot detection system indicator module illuminates responsive to detection by a blind spot detection system of the equipped vehicle of presence of an overtaking vehicle. Responsive to detection of an overtaking vehicle, the illumination source is illuminated to provide a hazard indication to alert the driver of the equipped vehicle not to make a lane change maneuver. Illumination of the illumination source is readily viewable by the driver of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a device that can be used as a step on a vehicle. A vehicle step device and system can provide a vehicle step in a use disposition, and can retract and automatically return to the use disposition when impacted. Such a device and system can comprise a bracket that is fixed to a vehicle, such as at the bumper, and a step component that is slidably engaged with the bracket. A biasing component can be coupled between the step component and bracket, to apply a biasing force between the two, thereby keeping the step component in a sue position. Upon impact, the step can retract into the bracket, such as into the bumper, and after impact, the biasing component can return the step to the use position.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback having a frame. A storage member is disposed on an outer surface of the seatback. A retainer is attached to the frame and the storage member. The retainer transfers a load exerted on the storage member to the frame.

Abstract: An interior member for attachment to a car body configuring member includes a fixing tool to fix the interior member to the car body configuring member, a base portion with a through-hole which allows the fixing tool to pass therethrough, and a movement restricting portion that protrudes from an outer surface of the base portion. The fixing tool has a head disposed on the outer surface, and a shaft extending from the head and fixed to the car body configuring member through the through-hole. The interior member is displaceable in a direction along the outer surface of the base portion within a predetermined area in a state where part of the car body configuring member or the fixing tool is inserted. The movement restricting portion has an abutting portion which restricts movement of the head in the direction along the outer surface.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a seating system for a vehicle includes an occupant seat, a bin housing, and a bracket panel. The bin housing forms a cavity in which items may be stored beneath the occupant seat, and includes a bin surface forming a recess having a first section and a second section. The bracket panel is coupled between the occupant seat and the bin housing, and includes an installation plate having a panel surface, and a “T” shaped bracket that extends from the panel surface and is configured to be inserted into the first section and the second section of the recess during installation. The “T” shaped bracket includes: a first component configured to be received by the second section of the recess during installation; and a second component configured to be received by the first section of the recess during installation.

Abstract: A cable cleat system that secures cables to a ladder rack. The cable cleat system includes a mounting bracket assembly with a bracket body and a floating support bracket slidably mounted to the bracket body. A metal locking tie is positioned between the floating support bracket and the mounting bracket assembly. The mounting bracket assembly is secured to a ladder rung of the ladder rack and the floating support bracket supports the cables secured to the ladder rack. The metal locking tie wraps around the cables supported by the floating support bracket. The floating support bracket and the metal locking tie slide along the bracket body for enabling thermal expansion and contraction of the cables secured to the ladder rack.

Abstract: A disclosed accessory mount for a vehicle includes a housing with openings, at least one bearing, a lock cylinder movable within the housing and holding the at least one bearing in a locked position extending through the openings and a released position where the at least one bearing is not held within the openings, and a mount including a groove receiving the at least one bearing in the locked position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle storage rack and a method of storing a bicycle using a bicycle storage rack. The bicycle storage rack comprises a plurality of horizontal support members, a plurality of vertical support members, and one or more gripping members secured to at least one of the plurality of horizontal support members. The method of storing a bicycle using a bicycle storage rack comprises placing a bicycle into a horizontal position on a bicycle storage rack where a rotational axis of a wheel of the bicycle is divergent to each of a plurality of horizontal support members. In some examples, the bicycle storage rack is located within a bed of a truck, and the method further comprises covering the bicycle storage rack and the bicycle with a tonneau cover associated with the truck.

Abstract: One or more vehicle sensors can be integrated into existing vehicle housings or structures to provide a streamlined appearance, potentially improved sensing capabilities, and a reduction in the use of extra structures to hold the one or more vehicle sensors. In one or more arrangements, one or more vehicle sensors can be located within a body of the vehicle and can be spaced from the vehicle emblem in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The one or more sensors can be configured and/or operatively positioned to sense at least a portion of an external environment of the vehicle through the vehicle emblem. In one or more arrangements, one or more sensors can be located within a front grille of the vehicle. The one or more sensors are configured to sense at least a portion of an external environment of the vehicle through the front grille.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide is an on-vehicle image processing device that achieves low cost and provides high mounting accuracy and high electrical adjustment accuracy during a manufacturing process. The on-vehicle image processing device includes a first imaging section, a second imaging section, and an enclosure having the first imaging section at one end and the second imaging section at the other end. The on-vehicle image processing device generates a range image from images captured by the first and second imaging sections. The on-vehicle image processing device further includes an enclosure reference surface that comes in contact with an equipment jig during manufacture, the enclosure reference surface being provided at two locations between the first and second imaging sections.

Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing front and rear housings and providing at least one first electrical connector at a circuit board of the front housing and providing at least one second electrical connector at the rear housing. One of the first and second electrical connectors includes a male connector and the other of the first and second electrical connectors includes a female connector. The rear housing is mated with the front housing to encase an imaging element and the circuit board. When mating the rear housing with the front housing, the male connector is inserted into the female connector to electrically conductively connect the first and second electrical connectors. When inserting the male connector into the respective female connector, the female connector flexes to accommodate misalignment of the male and female connectors.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat shield for a heat- and sound-radiating component in a vehicle. The heat shield includes a carrier which has an inner side which, in the mounted state, faces the component and on which a continuous insulating material is arranged, for the absorption of heat and sound which are produced by the component. The carrier has a plurality of apertures in order to reduce sound radiation of the carrier. The provided embodiment and arrangement of the apertures, and the arrangement of the insulating material on the inner side significantly improve the sound- and heat-insulating properties of the heat shield.

Abstract: A digital license plate system having various power and communication modes to improve performance and increase expected battery life is disclosed. In one embodiment, a response to a sensor triggered plate event requires determination of whether a vehicle is running, parked or in-motion. This determination involves waking the processor, establishing wireless connectivity, and determining if the vehicle is in motion based on local sensor data.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for categorization of vehicle loading and display thereof. An example apparatus includes a vehicle load condition manager programmed to categorize a first load data and second load data associated with a vehicle, compare a summation of the first and second load data to a threshold, and generate an alert for display via a user interface when the summation of the first and second load data exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: A circuit body for a vehicle includes: a plurality of control boxes dispersedly arranged on the circuit body; a trunk harness connecting one of the control boxes to another of the control boxes; and a branch harness connecting the control boxes to the electric component. The control boxes, the trunk harness and the branch harness are configured to ground a power circuit and a signal circuit through grounding routes different from each other. The power circuit supplies the electric power from a power source to the electric component through the control boxes. The signal circuit transmits a communication signal between the control boxes and the electric component and between one of the control boxes and another of the control boxes.

Abstract: An object is identified by an on-board camera and a relative speed of the vehicle and the object is acquired. If the object is a two-wheel vehicle and the relative speed is lower than the vehicle speed, the relative speed is set as a collision speed. If the object is an object other than a two-wheel vehicle, the vehicle speed is set as the collision speed. Using the set collision speed, an effective mass is computed and collision determination is executed.

Abstract: A method for presenting information upon starting an automotive vehicle includes at least one step in which various parameters associated with the vehicle are verified. Also included is a step in which a particular light beam is projected onto a specific area of the passenger compartment of the vehicle when the state of a plurality of verified parameters allows the vehicle to be started.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a foot-supporting safety device of a motor vehicle. The foot-supporting safety device includes a foot mat, which is provided so as to be arranged on a foot-space floor of the vehicle. The foot mat has a supporting surface and at least one hollow space that receives at least one fluid. The at least one hollow space is arranged in a direction perpendicular with respect to the supporting surface and with a major portion below the supporting surface. In accordance with the disclosure, the at least one hollow space is permanently filled with a predetermined quantity of the at least one fluid.

Abstract: A restraint system includes an instrument panel having an exterior panel directed downward, an airbag having an uninflated position behind the exterior panel and having a left chamber and a right chamber, a left inflator coupled to the left chamber, a right inflator coupled to the right chamber, and a controller programmed to selectively activate each inflator to one of a high output and a low output based on an impact angle.

Abstract: An occupant protection device including a three-point seat belt, a waist air bag, and an anterior air bag. The three-point seat belt restrains an occupant seated in a seat of an automobile. The waist air bag is provided on the seat belt and deployable in front of a waist of the occupant. The anterior air bag is deployable on a front side of the waist air bag in such a manner that a load of a collapsing upper body of the occupant seated in the seat acts on the anterior air bag. The waist air bag is deployable so as to be stiffer than the deployed anterior air bag, in such a manner that the waist air bag is pushed towards the waist by the anterior air bag deformed by the load of the collapsing upper body acting on the anterior air bag.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus includes an airbag and an inflator. The airbag is configured to be deployed and inflated by the inflation gas at a position forward of a vehicle seat. The airbag includes a main bag member, an auxiliary bag member, and a tether. The main bag member is configured to be attached to a base member located at a position forward of the vehicle seat in the vehicle. The inflation gas is supplied from the inflator to the main bag member. The auxiliary bag member has a smaller volume than the main bag member and projects rearward from the main bag member. The tether extends across a boundary portion between the main bag member and the auxiliary bag member. A communicating portion, which allows communication between the main bag member and the auxiliary bag member, is provided around the tether in the boundary portion.

Abstract: An assembly includes a seat. The assembly includes a housing. The assembly includes an airbag inflatable to an inflated position having a first inflatable leg and a second inflatable leg extending from the housing, and an inflatable member extending from the first inflatable leg to the second inflatable leg. The assembly includes a tether having a first end fixed to the first inflatable leg and a second end spaced from the first end and the airbag.

Abstract: An inflator as well as a method of manufacturing an inflator, a module including an inflator and an airbag module. In an inflator, especially for a protective device in a vehicle, comprising plural components a sealant is applied in the area of abutting components, especially a sealant which adheres to both abutting components.

Abstract: A gas generator includes: an ignition device chamber arranged at one end opening of a housing; a diffuser portion provided with a gas discharge port and arranged at another end opening; a pressurized gas chamber arranged between the ignition device chamber and the diffuser portion; a first rupturable plate closing the one end opening between the ignition device chamber and the chamber; a second rupturable plate closing the other end opening between the chamber and the diffuser portion; an igniter and a molded article of a gas generating agent accommodated in the ignition device chamber; a gas charged in the chamber; and an amount A (J/msec) of energy generated per unit time by the gas generating agent, a cross-sectional area B (cm2) of the chamber at a portion proximate to the ignition device chamber, and a density C (g/cm3) of the gas satisfy A/B×C=320 to 490.

Abstract: A lap belt pretensioner for a lap belt configured to secure an occupant of a vehicle seat includes a pyrotechnic device. The pyrotechnic device is configured to generate a force directed to tension the lap belt around the occupant and emit an exhaust gas including particulates at high pressure and high temperature as a byproduct of the generated force. The lap belt pretensioner also includes a housing configured to retain the pyrotechnic device and defining an exhaust passage configured to expel the exhaust gas from the lap belt pretensioner. The lap belt pretensioner additionally includes a shield arranged over the exhaust passage and configured to collect and/or deflect the emitted particulates and dissipate heat energy thereof. A vehicle having the vehicle seat mounted to the vehicle structure and employing the seatbelt system is also provided.

Abstract: A harness retainer having a cover, a magnet, a rear plate and a fastener. The cover has a ledge defining a flat surface. The rear plate is attached to the cover and is constructed to define a contour having a radius of curvature. The magnet is disposed between the cover and the rear plate and is disposed under the ledge. The rear plate has a first retainer and a second retainer. The fastener is fixedly attached to the first retainer and removably attached to the second retainer.

Abstract: A computer that may be programmed to: in response to receiving an indication that a vehicle is approaching a geofence boundary, retract slack in a webbing associated with a seat in the vehicle by actuating a seatbelt retractor; then receive measurement data from one or more sensors associated with the seat; using the data, determine whether an occupant occupies the seat; and when no occupant occupies the seat, then transmit an instruction to stop the vehicle.

Abstract: A latching star wheel for a steering lock of a motor vehicle may have a hollow profile with a longitudinal axis and a plurality of latching recesses that can be brought into engagement with a locking bar of the steering lock that can be moved between a locking position and an unlocking position. The latching recesses may be configured as projections. An inner surface of the latching star wheel may be configured as a contact surface that is circularly perforated in a circumferential contour. The latching recesses may extend parallel to the longitudinal axis across a full length of the latching star wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle control system (VCS) in a passenger compartment interfaces with underhood components using a Bluetooth® link. The underhood components include a siren assembly with a sound generator and backup battery. The battery enables the siren assembly to function after the vehicle's battery is disabled. The siren assembly includes a Bluetooth® transceiver for establishing the link with the VCS. The siren assembly monitors the hood of the vehicle through a hood sensor, to detect unauthorized opening. In response to such opening, the siren assembly transmits an alarm to the VCS, which transmits an alarm to a user's mobile device and/or a security service. The sound generator may also be activated, by itself or under control of the VCS. The siren assembly connects to the engine computer/ignition module, to allow the VCS to monitor engine speed, and facilitate proper start of the engine when the VCS receives a remote start command.

Abstract: A vehicle function control system includes a sensing and projecting module disposed at an exterior portion of the vehicle and having an illumination source operable to project a plurality of icons onto a ground area at or near the vehicle or an exterior surface of the vehicle, with each of the projected icons being representative of a respective vehicle function. The module includes a sensing device operable to sense the presence of a user at or near one of the projected icons and, responsive to the sensing of the presence of the user, the system determines which of the projected icons is being selected by the user. A control is responsive to an output of the sensing device and, responsive to determination of the user at or near a selected particular projected icon, the control controls a function of the vehicle associated with the selected particular projected icon.

Abstract: A system and method of method of operating a vehicle using wireless communications, the method including: receiving a remote vehicle ignition start request via a wireless signal, wherein the remote vehicle ignition start request is a request to start an ignition of the vehicle; when the remote vehicle ignition start request is received, obtaining vehicle state information including a vehicle operating state and/or a vehicle environmental state; in response to receiving the remote vehicle ignition start request, selecting one or more remote start operating parameters based at least partly on the obtained vehicle state information; and after determining the one or more operating parameters, carrying out the remote command request according to the one or more selected remote start operating parameters.

Abstract: A method for controlling access of a user to a physical device which is provided with an access control unit that can block and release access to functions of the physical device includes the provision of a central control platform and a mobile access device. An identification check of the user is carried out, the user being identified by the mobile access device. Following a successful identification check, a wireless communication link is established between the mobile access device and the access control unit of the physical device. Identification information and unique access data are transmitted from the mobile access device to the access control unit. The access control unit ascertains the access rights of the user to the physical device using the received information and additional information from the central control platform.

Abstract: A method for managing a digital key of a mobile device for vehicle-sharing is provided. The method includes steps of: a key server, (a) if a registration request is acquired from an owner mobile device of an owner of the vehicle, generating a primary key and a secondary key, primary rights and secondary rights, combining the primary rights with the primary key and the secondary rights with the secondary key, transmitting the primary key and the secondary key to the owner mobile device, and setting the vehicle and the owner mobile device as a domain of the vehicle; and (b) if a vehicle-sharing request is acquired from the owner mobile device or a vehicle-sharing server, generating vehicle-sharing rights, combining the vehicle-sharing rights with the secondary key, transmitting each combined vehicle-sharing right to its corresponding information-receiving means of the vehicle-sharing users, and registering the user mobile devices in the domain.

Abstract: Aspects described herein may allow for vehicle access in a retail environment with limited human intervention. Systems and methods described herein may associate a vehicle with a physical location, and/or may enable a user to use a mobile device to select a vehicle for a test drive. The system may provide access to (e.g., unlock) the vehicle, and may track test drive information across one or more users.