e-range developed by Toyota

Toyota has further developed its Autonomous E-Shuttle e-palette for the 2020 Olympics. The concept of the e-palette has Toyota on the CES 2018 first presented to the public. This is an autonomous e-shuttle, which now drives around to level 4. e-palette version Olympics. Source: Toyota Toyota is one of the support companies for the Olympics.… Continue reading e-range developed by Toyota

Vector: Data security through HSM software

The company Vector focuses on cyber security in the vehicle with the HSM software. The data security in the car is increasing in importance with the increasing digitization of traffic. Vector has come to grips with this and has released the vHSM. The abbreviation HSM stands for Hierarchical memory managementso that a hacking attack can… Continue reading Vector: Data security through HSM software

Detection of red light offenses | the q

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

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