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Prototype tech warns drivers of accidents
- September 25, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Together with Vodafone, Ford is testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. Furthermore, the system can provide early warning that emergency vehicles are approaching – and which side of the road they should move towards to avoid being an obstruction The consequences of blocking the [...] -
Fix Network World Onboard with IBIS USA Steering Group
- September 24, 2018
- Posted by: Salih Tahir
- Category: IBIS News
Carl Brabander, VP Marketing of Fix Network World, has recently joined the steering group for IBIS USA 2019 that will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa Hotel in San Diego, California on the 13-15 February. Carl commented that “Fix Network is an agent of change, and our ongoing partnership with IBIS [...] -
Nissan recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles
- September 24, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs around the globe due to a fire risk. According to Automotive News Canada, 19,761 of the vehicles being recalled are in Canada, and 215,124 vehicles in America. Included in the recall are certain 2015 to 2017 Nissan Muranos, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Maximas, 2017 to 2018 Nissan [...] -
World’s first calorie-burning car
- September 24, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Introducing the FitCar PPV, brainchild of Nasser Al Shawaf, who, together with Dutch engineering partner, BPO, has developed the world’s first calorie-burning car. The FitCar PPV ‘prototype #2’ is based on a standard Audi A4 Avant 2.0L petrol TFSI auto, with the throttle replaced by a bicycle pedal mechanism and mated to a flywheel, which [...] -
Aston Martin prepares for Brexit
- September 21, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
According to Reuters, Aston Martin is seeking a valuation of up to £5.07bn from its stock market flotation. The company has begun to prepare for any outcome over Brexit. Aston Martin said in August that it was chasing an initial public offering (IPO), the first British carmaker to do so for decades. The company will [...]