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Volvo unveils updated safety systems
- February 28, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volvo Cars has announced that the new XC60 SUV will include three new features intended to keep drivers safer. Its City Safety feature has been updated to include steering support, which engages when automatic braking alone would not help avoid a potential collision. In such circumstances, the car will provide steering assistance to avoid the [...] -
Nissan brings autonomy to London
- February 27, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Nissan unveiled its latest autonomous drive technology on public roads during a test in London for the first time. Nissan has already conducted public-road testing in Japan and the United States, but this was the first time it was demonstrated in Europe. The demonstrations saw participants in the passenger and rear seats experience the technology [...] -
Apprentices onboard with Service King
- February 24, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
A wave of 32 highly motived apprentice technicians have officially joined the Service King family as the organisation further expands the reach of its popular Apprentice Development Programme. Service King officials celebrated ‘Signing Days’ for its newest teammates as the training and development programme officially expanded to a roster of 115 active apprentices at 32 [...] -
Nissan CEO steps down
- February 23, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
The BBC reports that Carlos Ghosn is to relinquish his role as chief executive of Nissan, but will remain chairman of the Japanese car maker. Hiroto Saikawa, already Nissan’s co-chief executive will succeed Mr Ghosn. Shareholders are to vote on the move at Nissan’s general meeting in June. Mr Ghosn has been the company’s CEO [...] -
Startup Autobahn second programme launched
- February 22, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Startup Autobahn, established by Daimler, Silicon Valley accelorator PlugandPlay, the University of Stuttgart and ARENA2036, is the innovation and cooperation platform between companies and start-ups for the future of mobility and Industry 4.0, has selected a record 28 companies for its second round. In the second programme candidates will work on their projects at the [...]