The supplier Derq from the United Arab Emirates wants to improve traffic safety by networking. The networking of traffic is on the rise. Above all, the warning of dangers is one of the most common advantages of networking. On this train jumped the startup Dubai, Derq, up. The company uses the Artificial intelligence, around Red-light… Continue reading Detection of red light offenses | the q
Category: Automotive
Clean up at the head of Nissan and Renault to turn the page Carlos Ghosn
New faces at the head of the Nissan group … and maybe soon also at his French partner Renault? Less than a year after the arrest of Carlos Ghosn in Japan, the board of the Japanese manufacturer has accelerated the pace by appointing from October 8 – not at the end of the month as… Continue reading Clean up at the head of Nissan and Renault to turn the page Carlos Ghosn
Finding Balance Between Corporate’s Needs and Your Customers
It’s important to advocate for your location and not get discouraged when you get a less-than warm, fuzzy response from corporate. Photo courtesy of Bill Packard. I’ve written before about the importance of relationship and how it builds loyalty, and now I’d like to consider the timeframes we use in the rental car business and… Continue reading Finding Balance Between Corporate’s Needs and Your Customers
Enterprise Reimagines Historic Events for New Ad Campaign
The 1800s family gets a taste of the future when the Enterprise associate has them sign for the rental with a mobile tablet to get them on their way. Screenshot via Enterprise/YouTube. Enterprise is putting a fictional twist on historic moments in a new ad series that spotlights Enterprise’s innovative transportation solutions and award-winning customer service. … Continue reading Enterprise Reimagines Historic Events for New Ad Campaign
MPs want an anti 4×4 and SUV penalty
After CO2, the weight of the vehicle? The National Assembly’s Sustainable Development Committee adopted on Monday evening, during the examination of the draft budget 2020, an amendment “for opinion” aimed at introducing, in addition of the bonus-malus on carbon dioxide emissions , a similar device based on the weight of the vehicle. The project is… Continue reading MPs want an anti 4×4 and SUV penalty
Mercedes-Maybach GLS drops camo ahead of reveal
Despite retaining the same aluminium, high-strength steel and composite body panels as future standard GLS models, the new upmarket SUV is expected to sport a different grille and unique headlight and tail-light graphics, as well as added chrome and individual wheel designs in a move aimed at providing it with a more premium appearance in line… Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach GLS drops camo ahead of reveal
Ricardo unveils military-spec Ford Ranger pick-up
British engineering firm Ricardo has unveiled a military-spec version of the Ford Ranger pick-up, developed in collaboration with specialist vehicle manufacturer Polaris. Ricardo, which specialises in developing engines and transmissions but has also developed the Land Rover Wolf and Foxhound armoured personnel carriers, has equipped the Ranger with a range of features aimed at improving safety, fuel economy… Continue reading Ricardo unveils military-spec Ford Ranger pick-up
Electric Volvo XC40 gets bespoke Android infotainment
A sketch of the front of the car shows that, as with other EVs, the grille will be replaced by a covered front fascia, which Volvo says will be used to package the sensors for the ADAS. A rear sketch shows that, as with the plug-in hybrid XC40, the charging point will be located on… Continue reading Electric Volvo XC40 gets bespoke Android infotainment
Auto parts supplier: Schaeffler is removing up to 1300 additional jobs in Germany
Schaeffler headquarters in Herzogenaurach At the end of June, Schaeffler employed 90,500 people worldwide, around 2,000 fewer than at the end of 2018. (Photo: AP) Munich The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler want in Germany delete up to 1300 additional jobs. A spokesman confirmed on Wednesday in Herzogenaurach, Franconia, the plans for the the “Wirtschaftswoche”… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Schaeffler is removing up to 1300 additional jobs in Germany
Toyota, GM, Nvidia, Bosch and others form new autonomous driving tech consortium
We’re still very much in the collaboration phase of autonomous driving, since it’s looking still quite a ways off from being anything consumers can use on the regular. That means there’s plenty of opportunity for things like the new “Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium” (AVCC) announced today to form. This industry group includes Arm, Bosch, Continental,… Continue reading Toyota, GM, Nvidia, Bosch and others form new autonomous driving tech consortium