JCB Group has added Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong to its list of franchise partners with the acquisition of the family-owned Hidsons Group. The acquisition of the £45 million turnover (2016) Hidsons Group’s operation in North Kent was hailed as “a perfect fit, both culturally and geographically” and add a further six dealerships to the group… Continue reading JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners
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Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services
Update to research agreement will help Nissan develop the technology for prototype transportation services LAS VEGAS – Today at CES 2018, Nissan North America, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced an agreement with NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous… Continue reading Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services
Ford to put auto emergency brakes on two 2019 models
The brakes are part of a suite of standard safety features on the new Edge, Ford said, including technology that detects objects and pedestrians and can prevent collisions by automatically braking and steering for the driver. Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it will make automatic emergency brakes standard on two key 2019 models, an… Continue reading Ford to put auto emergency brakes on two 2019 models
Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more
At CES in Las Vegas this week, Honda has unveiled a new swappable battery pack ecosystem that powers a series of different electric vehicles and products from ATVs to mobile power solutions. Home Solar Power Honda describes the concept: “The Mobile Power Pack World showcases Honda’s holistic view of how a renewable energy source can be… Continue reading Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more
WayRay’s AR in-car HUD convinced me HUDs can be better
WayRay, a Swiss augmented reality technology provider, brought its in-car head-up display solutions to CES 2018 to show what its unique approach can do. The company was showing off its NAVION aftermarket solution to the public for the first time, and also had its holographic AR in-windshield product, designed for OEMs, available for anyone to… Continue reading WayRay’s AR in-car HUD convinced me HUDs can be better
Honda Brings Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions to CES 2018
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honda introduced its new 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy) Robotics Concept at CES 2018, demonstrating a range of experimental technologies engineered to understand people’s needs and make their lives better. Through a suite of robotic concepts expressing a variety of functions and designs, Honda shared its vision of a society… Continue reading Honda Brings Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions to CES 2018
Honda’s Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions at CES
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 – Honda introduced its new 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy) Robotics Concept at CES 2018, demonstrating a range of experimental technologies engineered to understand people’s needs and make their lives better. Through a suite of robotic concepts expressing a variety of functions and designs, Honda shared its vision of a society… Continue reading Honda’s Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions at CES
Honda Xcelerator Startups Demonstrate Future Mobility Solutions
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 – Six technology startups are partnering with Honda Xcelerator at CES 2018 to demonstrate technologies that have the potential to transform mobility, focusing on challenges posed by autonomous vehicles and advanced connected cars. Honda is featuring partnerships with BRAIQ, DeepMap, DynaOptics, EXO Technologies, Tactual Labs, and WayRay at Honda’s Global… Continue reading Honda Xcelerator Startups Demonstrate Future Mobility Solutions
Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), announced today its continued support for cutting-edge personalization, infotainment and telematics systems, as demonstrated with the recent launch of the 2018 Honda Accord. The 2018 Honda Accord features a highly advanced Snapdragon Automotive Platform to power cutting-edge… Continue reading Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord
GAC Honda to buy out other Honda China stakeholders
Visitors look at a Honda CR-V at an auto show in Dongguan, Guangdong province. [Photo provided to China Daily] Joint venture GAC Honda Automobile is moving to take over Honda Automobile (China), enhancing its productivity with the additional capacity of the Japanese brand’s currently plant in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. GAC Group has approved a deal to… Continue reading GAC Honda to buy out other Honda China stakeholders