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• Stores reopen, but what about lunch?

  30-08-2017 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Berkshire Hathaway's two Houston stores reopened Wednesday but logistical problems remain, such as finding food for lunch.
  
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• U.S. senator asks FBI to probe Trump adviser Carl Icahn over biofuels push

  30-08-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,EthanolSenator Tammy Duckworth cites a potential conflict of interest.Continue reading U.S. senator asks FBI to probe Trump adviser Carl Icahn over biofuels push U.S. senator asks FBI to probe Trump adviser Carl Icahn over biofuels push originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New study: ‘People are downright scared of robot cars’

  30-08-2017 23:13
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Green Driving,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousRecent study shows the risk-reward argument everyday consumers have over the tech.Continue reading New study: ‘People are downright scared of robot cars’ New study: ‘People are downright scared of robot cars’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1's Houston-area stores reopen

  30-08-2017 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealerships in the Houston area began to reopen on Wednesday after Hurricane Harvey, led by all but two of Group 1's 28 stores there.
  
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• Uber's new CEO vows change, sees IPO in 18-36 months

  30-08-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dara Khosrowshahi, introducing himself to Uber's workforce, vowed to rebuild the company's culture and told employees the ride-services company could go public in 18 to 36 months, according to media reports.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1983 Volvo 760 GLE Turbodiesel Sedan

  30-08-2017 22:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Automotive History,Sedan,DieselFour doors, four-speed manual transmission with overdrive unit, and a turbocharged oil-burning engine driving the rear wheels. This 1983 Volvo 760GLE Turbodiesel sedan in California is now done, after 34 years.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Volvo 760 GLE Turbodiesel Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1983 Volvo 760 GLE Turbodiesel Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nbs
  
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• Unlocking Your Car Door Using A Tennis Ball | Car Hacks

  30-08-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Original VideoIn this episode of Car Hacks, Amr discovers whether or not he can open a car door with just a tennis ball.Continue reading Unlocking Your Car Door Using A Tennis Ball | Car Hacks Unlocking Your Car Door Using A Tennis Ball | Car Hacks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce Cullinan and BMW 8 Series spied south of Death Valley

  30-08-2017 21:28
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Rolls-Royce,Coupe,Sedan,SUV,LuxuryThe cars were likely hot weather testing in the California desert.Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan and BMW 8 Series spied south of Death Valley Rolls-Royce Cullinan and BMW 8 Series spied south of Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hurricane Harvey damages refineries, releasing thousands of pounds of pollutants

  30-08-2017 21:22
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video12,000 pounds of airborne chemicals were released after the storm caused ExxonMobil to shut down its facility in Baytown, TX.Continue reading Hurricane Harvey damages refineries, releasing thousands of pounds of pollutants Hurricane Harvey damages refineries, releasing thousands of pounds of pollutants originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:22:39 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nb
  
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• Autonomous startup Zoox lures former Apple engineers

  30-08-2017 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  A group of automotive engineers has left Apple for self-driving vehicle startup Zoox after the tech giant backed off plans to build its own vehicle, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the situation.
  
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• GM doubling size of design studios at Michigan tech center

  30-08-2017 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker will break ground in mid-2018 on a 360,000-square-foot studio building at its Michigan technical center, which will surround a historic design dome in suburban Detroit.
  
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• Ford exploring autonomous systems for commercial trucks

  30-08-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is considering deploying self-driving vehicle technology in larger commercial vehicles and is working with multiple partners to put autonomous vehicles on the road, a key executive says.
  
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• 2019 Bentley Continental GT: High fashion at its best

  30-08-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Frankfurt Motor Show,Bentley,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe styling of a six-figure, ultra-luxury Grand Tourer must evolve slowly.Continue reading 2019 Bentley Continental GT: High fashion at its best 2019 Bentley Continental GT: High fashion at its best originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New VW Polo 2017 review

  30-08-2017 19:42
  
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  Image 1 of 10 30 Aug, 2017 6:30pmSam Naylor
  The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford FiestaThe new Volkswagen Polo arrives in a year oversaturated with brand new superminis - we’ve already been impressed by the Ford Fiesta, SEAT Ibiza, Citroen C3 and Suzuki Swift in recent months.
  VW’s Polo has one of the most recognisable names of the lot, however, and there’s now a brand new car with more
  
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• Harvey to drive vehicle sales: 500,000 may need to be replaced

  30-08-2017 19:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Fiat,Fisker,Ford,GMDETROIT — Tropical Storm Harvey is likely to briefly depress already-slowing U.S. auto sales, but will eventually boost demand as damaged cars are replaced, analysts said on Tuesday.The catastrophic flooding in Houston, the fourth-largest U.S. city, could mean 2 percent fewer vehicles will be sold in August than previously expected, according to Edmunds.com.
  ​"In subsequent months we'll likely see a slight locali
  
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• ZF sells Body Control Systems division to China's Luxshare

  30-08-2017 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  German auto supplier ZF has sold its Body Control Systems division to China's Luxshare as it reshapes its portfolio of technologies for a new era of self-driving and electric cars.
  
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• Lenders offer assistance after Harvey

  30-08-2017 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto lenders are moving to help Gulf Coast customers affected by Hurricane Harvey, offering payment extensions, redirecting billing statements and taking other steps.
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach concept shows glimpse of future design

  30-08-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, Mercedes-Benz shows what an ultraluxe convertible could look like.
  
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• Blockchain technology moves into car sharing, mobility services

  30-08-2017 18:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyIt's the technology that makes cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin work.Continue reading Blockchain technology moves into car sharing, mobility services Blockchain technology moves into car sharing, mobility services originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What next? Houston dealers plan damage assessment

  30-08-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Virgil Skinner, past chairman of the Houston dealers association, laid out what he expects his peers to do in the next few days. The message he is sending is that the post-Harvey recovery will be tedious and painful, but vital.
  
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• Houston dealers assess damage

  30-08-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Virgil Skinner, past chairman of the Houston dealers association, laid out what he expects his peers to do in the next few days. The message he is sending is that the post-Harvey recovery will be tedious and painful, but vital.
  
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• Sebastian Vettel risks losing F1 championship lead in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix

  30-08-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,RacingThe Ferrari driver is only seven points clear of Lewis Hamilton.Continue reading Sebastian Vettel risks losing F1 championship lead in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix Sebastian Vettel risks losing F1 championship lead in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to check if a car is taxed and insured - pictures

  30-08-2017 17:15
  
  Pictures of the GOV.UK and askMID websites
  
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• Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is the future of autonomous city cars

  30-08-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,smart,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Coupe,Autonomous,Electric,FutureThink electric, autonomous and connected.Continue reading Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is the future of autonomous city cars Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is the future of autonomous city cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Skoda Vision E concept review

  30-08-2017 17:03
  
  Skoda's Vision E concept previews the brand's forthcoming all-electric production car, and we've driven it 2017-08-31 08:10 Skoda is forging ahead with its electric car plans, and after a plug-in hybrid Superb arrives in 2019 there will be an all-new model based on the VW Group’s MEB electric vehicle platform.
  The Vision E concept car, first seen at the Shanghai Motor Show, previews how that important new model will look. It’s the first all-electric concept car for the brand, and we
  
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• Army shows future of combat robots in live fire demo

  30-08-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,MilitaryRobots do the dirty work.Continue reading Army shows future of combat robots in live fire demo Army shows future of combat robots in live fire demo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cummins unveils electric semi truck before Tesla

  30-08-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Technology,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,ElectricProduction begins in 2019.Continue reading Cummins unveils electric semi truck before Tesla Cummins unveils electric semi truck before Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin announces trade and investment package with Japan

  30-08-2017 16:09
  Aston Martin has announced a package of measures that it says will drive trade and investment between the UK and Japan by up to GBP500m over the next five years.
  
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• BMW will show Mini EV concept at Frankfurt

  30-08-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,BMW,MINI,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,Concept Cars,ElectricThe production version will be built in Oxford.Continue reading BMW will show Mini EV concept at Frankfurt BMW will show Mini EV concept at Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How digital is disrupting the automotive industry - The Drum

  30-08-2017 15:44 via thedrum.com
  The Drum
  How digital is disrupting the automotive industry
  The Drum
  The marketing sector can be a complicated place as new marketing tools and techniques are launched, almost on a weekly basis. Powered by The Drum Network, this regular column invites The Drum Network's members to demystify the marketing trade and ...
  
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• Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept revealed

  30-08-2017 15:37
  
  The all-electric, fully autonomous Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept gives a glimpse into the brand's future 2017-08-30 15:10 Smart has unveiled its centerpiece for next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept. Designed to preview the Smart of 2030, the concept is fully electric, fully autonomous and is designed exclusively for car sharing. 
  The Vision EQ measures in at exactly the same size as a regular Smart ForTwo (2.69 metres) but comes packed with technolog
  
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• Kia hatches sporty wagon concept for Frankfurt Motor Show

  30-08-2017 15:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Frankfurt Motor Show,Kia,Hatchback,WagonIt's a slinky take on the Cee'd model sold in Europe.Continue reading Kia hatches sporty wagon concept for Frankfurt Motor Show Kia hatches sporty wagon concept for Frankfurt Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The future of additive technology in automotive manufacturing - Design World Network

  30-08-2017 15:04 via designworldonline.com
  The future of additive technology in automotive manufacturing
  Design World Network
  Can additive manufacturing play an integral role in large-scale manufacturing, such as automotive? Additive vendors and industrial users continue to explore this question. A key value proposition of additive manufacturing in automotive engineering ...
  
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• Harvey hits Louisiana next, shuts more refineries — expect higher gas prices

  30-08-2017 14:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.Much refining capacity is offline, and pipelines have been throttled back.Continue reading Harvey hits Louisiana next, shuts more refineries — expect higher gas prices Harvey hits Louisiana next, shuts more refineries — expect higher gas prices originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘Ford’s scrappage scheme is good news for customers’

  30-08-2017 14:37
  
  Graham Hope believes that Ford’s new scrappage scheme will incentivise drivers to buy cleaner cars 2017-08-30 14:00 With the September plate change due on Friday, I’ve no doubt some of you may be ready to take the plunge and shell out on a new car.So credit to Ford for its announcement last week of a scrappage scheme. To be honest, we haven’t had much to commend Britain’s top-selling car brand about of late; it had no winners at all in our New Car Awards this year. But a
  
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• Aston Martin plans all-hybrid and EV lineup by 2030

  30-08-2017 14:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin plans to transition to hybrids and electric vehicles in the coming years, CEO Andy Palmer told The Financial Times.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Ford's future global SUVs and pick-ups - just-auto.com (subscription)

  30-08-2017 14:31 via just-auto.com
  ANALYSIS - Ford's future global SUVs and pick-ups
  just-auto.com (subscription)
  Following on from a look at what Ford Motor Company is believed to be planning for Lincoln, the second chapter of a three-part series turned to future Ford cars and minivans. The final instalment below concerns the blue oval brand's next generation of ...
  
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• Automotive Micro Switch Market: Asia Pacific to Remain Crucial due to Growth of Automotive, Consumer Electronics ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  30-08-2017 14:05 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Micro Switch Market: Asia Pacific to Remain Crucial due to Growth of Automotive, Consumer Electronics ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive micro switch market is highly competitive due to the high concentration of manufacturers in the increasingly lucrative market. The automotive micro switch market is cost-competitive in nature, and with the presence of many small ...and more »
  
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• Cox Automotive reports strong July values at lower volume - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  30-08-2017 14:02 via motortradenews.com
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  Cox Automotive reports strong July values at lower volume
  MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)
  Cox Automotive Cox Automotive MMR May 2017 has confirmed that the volume of vehicles sold through Manheim's physical and online car auctions fell 7.1% in July compared to June 2017.However when compared to July 2016 the year on year sales were ...
  
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• 2018 Nissan Armada gets trick rear-view mirror and modest price bump

  30-08-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Crossover,SUVThe mirror works just like the one on some GM products.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Armada gets trick rear-view mirror and modest price bump 2018 Nissan Armada gets trick rear-view mirror and modest price bump originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber faces bribery probe the day new CEO accepts job 'with truly mixed feelings'

  30-08-2017 13:59
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Smartphone,TechnologyWhat a welcome.Continue reading Uber faces bribery probe the day new CEO accepts job 'with truly mixed feelings' Uber faces bribery probe the day new CEO accepts job 'with truly mixed feelings' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Textile Coatings Market: Automotive and Construction Industries Sustaining Demand, reports TMR - Bdaily

  30-08-2017 13:45 via bdaily.co.uk
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  Global Textile Coatings Market: Automotive and Construction Industries Sustaining Demand, reports TMR
  Bdaily
  A new intelligence study by Transparency Market Research (TMR) suggests that the opportunities in the global textile coatings market is divided among a large number of companies, although a few vendors do hold stronger position than the rest of the lot.and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Wind Tunnel Testing Equipment Market - Forecast to Decline at a CAGR of 16.6% 2017-2021 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  30-08-2017 13:37 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Wind Tunnel Testing Equipment Market - Forecast to Decline at a CAGR of 16.6% 2017-2021
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Global Automotive Wind Tunnel Testing Equipment Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years.and more »
  
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• Wabco joins Nexteer to expand its active steering capabilities

  30-08-2017 13:05
  Wabco Holdings has announced that it has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive.
  
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• Sibur opens expanded Yuzhno-Balyksky plant

  30-08-2017 12:59
  Sibur has completed the upgrade of the Yuzhno-Balyksky Gas Processing Plant (GPP), adding more than 100 ktpa (kilo tonnes per annum) of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
  
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• Scania/HAVI team on sustainable logistics solutions

  30-08-2017 12:58
  Scania and logistics provider, HAVI are to collaborate using the manufacturer's New Generation lorries and solutions in transport operations to and from McDonald's restaurants in several European countries.
  
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• Renault/Connected Energy install E-Stor EV charging stations in Belgium/Germany

  30-08-2017 12:50
  UK-based Connected Energy and Renault have installed two quick-charge stations based on E-Stor energy storage technology on highways in Belgium and Germany.
  
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• Osram develops Smartrix modules with silicone lens

  30-08-2017 12:50
  Osram has developed Smartrix modules with silicone lenses to enable vehicle lighting systems to be small and compact.
  
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• Horiba MIRA claims traffic modelling milestone

  30-08-2017 12:50
  Engineering consultancy Horiba MIRA says it has completed the development of a working traffic model as part of its work with the UK Connected Intelligent Transport Environment (UK CITE) consortium.
  
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• Magna expands its collaboration with Innoviz Technologies

  30-08-2017 12:47
  Magna says it has recently made a strategic investment to expand its existing collaboration with Innoviz Technologies a pioneer in solid-state Lidar technology. Magna started collaborating with Innoviz in December 2016.
  
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