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Bosch, Vodafone, and Huawei test cellular-V2X on European road
German-technology major Bosch together with telecom-major Vodafone and telecommunication equipment maker Huawei is testing cellular-V2X (vehicle to everything) technology, which makes it possible for a car to communicate with other vehicles and its surroundings through mobile telephony in Bavaria. Since February 2017 the companies have been performing trials of the new, high-performance technology – which… Continue reading Bosch, Vodafone, and Huawei test cellular-V2X on European road
Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +3.2% in 2017; -3.5% in December
Brussels, 25 January 2018 – In December 2017, commercial vehicle registrations across the EU declined (-3.5%), due in part to one less working day than December last year. Total new commercial vehicles In December 2017, commercial vehicle registrations across the EU declined (-3.5%), due in part to one less working day than December last year.… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +3.2% in 2017; -3.5% in December
Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network
VW The Volkswagen Group brand VW Passenger wants to create new opportunities for the trading partners. (Photo: AP) The Volkswagen-Konzernmarke VW Passenger Cars is re-launching its dealer network in Europe with a focus on e-mobility and networking. The aim is to keep the trade as an “elementary interface to the customer”, said Brand Sales Director… Continue reading Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network
LG ANNOUNCES 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Strong Profitability and Highest Annual Sales EverLed by Performance of Premium Home Appliances and TVs SEOUL, Jan. 25, 2018 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced record full-year revenues for 2017 of KRW 61.4 trillion (USD 55.4 billion), an increase of 10.9 percent from the previous year, the highest in the company’s history. Full-year 2017… Continue reading LG ANNOUNCES 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Self-driving freight transport makes a debut
China has made significant strides in port transportation by using self-driving trucks to transport containers at Zhuhai Port in Guangdong province from Tuesday as part of its efforts to realize an unmanned smart port system in the future. The domestically-made truck looks like a normal one but does not need any drivers. It is used… Continue reading Self-driving freight transport makes a debut
National rules drafted for autonomous cars
A self-driving car demonstrates how it can steer clear of a cyclist in Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province, last month.[Photo by Zhang Jie/for China Daily] The nation has completed the first draft of nationwide regulations for road tests of internet-connected vehicles and self-driving cars, as part of the broad push to gain a lead in… Continue reading National rules drafted for autonomous cars
Udacity’s ‘flying car’ engineering course starts next month
Flying cars have always been a goalpost of the future, but last year companies like Toyota, Airbus, DeLorean and Volvo’s parent company invested in or announced plans to get their own units flying soon. If you wanted to get in on the ground floor of tomorrow’s transportation, you might try joining the first class of… Continue reading Udacity’s ‘flying car’ engineering course starts next month
The First Driverless Uber Could Hit the Road as Soon as Next Year
In Brief Uber will soon use autonomous vehicles to transport passengers. The company’s CEO said the first self-driving cars will hit the road within the next 18 months. Autonomous Vehicles Uber’s long-term goal for it ride-hailing service is to phase out human drivers in favor of wholly autonomous vehicles. Now, the company’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has… Continue reading The First Driverless Uber Could Hit the Road as Soon as Next Year
100,000 Orders Already Taken for New Opel Insignia Flagship
100,000 Orders Already Taken for New Opel Insignia Flagship 2018-01-24 State-of-the-art equipment and options Moderate running costs Marketplace popularity matched by media success Rüsselsheim. Less than one year after the start of sales, Opel has already taken more than 100,000 orders for the new Insignia from all over Europe. Manufactured at the Rüsselsheim plant in… Continue reading 100,000 Orders Already Taken for New Opel Insignia Flagship