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Byton debuts concept car
- January 12, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Byton has debuted its first drivable concept car at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. With a digital design and innovative human-vehicle interaction, the premium SUV functions as a Next Generation Smart Device, built for the coming era of truly shared, smart mobility and autonomous driving. Key features of the vehicle [...] -
Nissan and NASA collaborate further
- January 12, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Nissan North America Inc has agreed with NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration in Silicon Valley. This update to the existing research collaboration between Nissan and NASA builds on previous success to define a new scope of [...] -
Flying taxis nearing take-off
- January 12, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Is this what the first self-piloting air taxi will look like? Aircraft manufactures Bell Helicopter has revealed the concept for the cabin of the electric, autonomous flying taxi it is designing for Uber, which has also announced a partnership with NASA. The two companies hope to launch a commercial service in Los Angeles by 2020. [...] -
Carstar names new vice president
- January 12, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Carstar North America has named Oshawa franchise owner Jeff Labanovich as the new associate vice president of operations for Carstar Canada. An experienced multi-store operator, the Carleton graduate joined the Carstar team in 2005 and has served on the Carstar Canada Advisory Council for several years. Last year also was recognized as the franchisee of [...] -
AkzoNobel makes digital moves
- January 8, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has launched a new Sikkens website to meet the digital needs of its customers. The launch of the new website offers customers quick and easy access to product information, technical data and material safety sheets. Customers can also access colour information and tools and experience the new website on their desktop, [...]