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Ford's Hangover suit

autherAutocar Pro News Desk     calendar16 Dec 2016

With many people drinking more than usual over the festive period, it is a peak time for drivers to take a risk that could be fatal – both for themselves and other road users.

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Ford ‘Hangover Suit’ highlights the risks of driving the morning after News International
Ford ‘Hangover Suit’ highlights the risks of driving the morning after

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar16 Dec 2016

Ford has commissioned the ‘Hangover Suit’ from the renowned Meyer‑Hentschel Institute, in Germany, to highlight the da...

BMW and IBM working on artificial intelligence car tech News International
BMW and IBM working on artificial intelligence car tech

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar16 Dec 2016

BMW is providing the IBM site with four i8s to be used as prototypes for these new artificial intelligence systems.

Volkswagen joins Daimler, BMW and Siemens in digital electric charging network News International
Volkswagen joins Daimler, BMW and Siemens in digital electric charging network

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The system enables users to locate and pay for charging stations, while also giving live availability information.

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Say hello to Google Waymo

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar15 Dec 2016

The move, confirmed by Waymo’s boss John Krafcik, demonstrates Google’s advanced development of autonomous technology,...

Blaupunkt India launches 3.0 FHD digital video recorder News National
Blaupunkt India launches 3.0 FHD digital video recorder

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar15 Dec 2016

The digital video recorder comes in a successful line-up of products focused on security and safety. The DVR 3.0 FHD c...

Google Waymo self-driving car company announced News International
Google Waymo self-driving car company announced

By Jimi Beckwith, Autocar UK calendar15 Dec 2016

The Google autonomous car project has transformed into its own company, named Waymo, which aims to bring self-driving ...

Uber launches self-driving pilot project in San Francisco with Volvo Cars News International
Uber launches self-driving pilot project in San Francisco with Volvo Cars

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar14 Dec 2016

Ride-sharing company Uber is expanding its self-driving pilot to San Francisco, California, using specially-converted ...

Michigan approves autonomous car testing without steering wheel News International
Michigan approves autonomous car testing without steering wheel

By Alisdair Suttie, Autocar UK calendar14 Dec 2016

The US state of Michigan now allows the testing of autonomous vehicles with no steering wheel on public roads.

Honda to get plug-in hybrid and electric models by 2020 News International
Honda to get plug-in hybrid and electric models by 2020

By Rachel Burgess, Autocar UK calendar14 Dec 2016

While Honda focuses on its new 1.0-litre turbo, electric and hybrid plans are in the pipeline.