International Carwash Association is reminding motorists that the use of wintertime deicing chemicals can cause serious damage, particularly to the exposed underbody of vehicles.

Ford Motor Company recently announced plans to develop a “smart city” based on data collected from autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure and ride/bike sharing programs. Granted, the company doesn’t have a presence in all of those spaces just yet, but it has said it’s ready to put dollars and resources behind the venture.