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Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces new connectivity and safety technologies

autherAutocar Pro News Desk     calendar20 Jun 2016

Ahead of the Commercial Vehicles show IAA in September Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduced digital services, Uptime and FleetBoard store for apps; along with pedestrian detection tech and 6% more fuel-efficient Actros trucks.

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Mini reveals Vision Next 100 concept to celebrate BMW's 100th year News International
Mini reveals Vision Next 100 concept to celebrate BMW's 100th year

By Greg Kable, Autocar UK calendar16 Jun 2016

Named the Vision Next 100, the compact four-seater showcases a new design lineage that shuns the retro look of today’s...

Renault's Open Innovation Lab in Israel to focus on future mobility News International
Renault's Open Innovation Lab in Israel to focus on future mobility

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The lab will work on electric vehicle topics, ranging from after-sales to cyber security. The Renault-Nissan Alliance ...

Nissan Europe subjects crossovers to ‘dishwasher test’ News International
Nissan Europe subjects crossovers to ‘dishwasher test’

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Mahle Powertrain becomes first provider to offer VCA-approved emission tests News International
Mahle Powertrain becomes first provider to offer VCA-approved emission tests

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar14 Jun 2016

Mahle’s approval comes well in advance of the adoption of RDE across Europe in 2017, when portable emissions measureme...

GM debuts rear seat reminder in US market News International
GM debuts rear seat reminder in US market

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar14 Jun 2016

Even the most organised drivers need a little help remembering everything. This industry-first feature helps drivers p...

PSA Group to ease range anxiety with new electric battery tech News International
PSA Group to ease range anxiety with new electric battery tech

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar13 Jun 2016

The manufacturers' new electric cars will get higher capacity batteries and faster charging times; clean energy source...

Ford looks to rope in more automakers for its SmartDeviceLink software News International
Ford looks to rope in more automakers for its SmartDeviceLink software

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar13 Jun 2016

Working with Toyota Motor Corp and other leading automakers, Ford created SmartDeviceLink.com – a new program for deve...

Volvo’s new hybrid T5 engine hints at fewer diesel cars from automaker News International
Volvo’s new hybrid T5 engine hints at fewer diesel cars from automaker

By Mike Duff, Autocar UK calendar13 Jun 2016

New plug-in petrol and electric hybrid powertrain and tougher diesel emissions standards will lower the manufacturer's...

Autonomous vehicles sales will reach 21 million by 2035: IHS News International
Autonomous vehicles sales will reach 21 million by 2035: IHS

By Phill Tromans, Autocar UK calendar10 Jun 2016

Industry analysts IHS predict burgeoning growth in the sale of autonomous cars, with the US and China expected to lead...