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German Car Makers Investigated Over Possible Collusion Over Emissions

9/18/2018, 9:32:24 AM
The European Union’s antitrust body said it has opened a formal investigation into “possible collusion” among Germany’s main auto manufacturers to limit the development of technology that would limit harmful car exhaust emissions. ✔ BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler confirmed the investigation and said they were cooperating with the Commission ✔ Last year Volkswagen asked the EU regulators to scrutinize decades of possible coordination efforts by the country’s main auto manufacturers ✔ At the time, BMW denied that it had coorporated with its rivals to manipulate diesel engines for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions


Here Come Tesla’s Challengers With All-Electric SUVs

9/18/2018, 10:19:27 AM
European luxury auto makers are coming after Tesla with their own high-end, long-range electric vehicles, and they are targeting on one of America’s most popular vehicle categories: SUVs. ✔ At the same time, Tesla has weathered a storm of negative publicity including high-level departures, crashes involving its vehicles using a semiautonomous driving system, and erratic behavior by Mr. Musk ✔ The value proposition I think has waned a little bit, he said, adding, they’ve kind milked this cow for a while and now they need to do something new


Jaguar Land Rover cuts Birmingham factory worker hours to just three days a week

9/18/2018, 10:35:23 AM
JAGUAR Land Rover has axed its Castle Bromwich car plant worker hours to just three days a week until Christmas. The car maker blamed the decision on “continuing headwinds” impacting th… ✔ Dr Speth had told the UK's first Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham last week that a hard Brexit would cost JLR more than £1.2billion a year ✔ However, it remains Britain's largest car manufacturer - employing 40,000 people and a further 260,000 in its supply chain


Your next car could come with Google's Android

9/18/2018, 9:31:27 AM
Google will integrate its Android operating system into cars produced by Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi. ✔ The carmakers said in a statement that the deal would give customers one of the most intelligent infotainment systems in the market, and a seamless experience as they move in and out of their vehicles ✔ Renault (RNLSY), Nissan (NSANF) and Mitsubishi (MSBHY) make up an alliance that sold 10.6 million vehicles last year


Renault-Nissan to use Android system in its dashboards

9/18/2018, 11:18:54 AM
LONDON (AP) — Google is teaming up with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to add the internet giant's Android mobile operating system to the auto alliance's dashboard media systems. ✔ It sold a combined 10.6 million vehicles last year and aims to raise that to 14 million by 2022 ✔ Shares in navigation system maker TomTom plunged 25 percent to 6.38 euros on the Amsterdam stock exchange after the announcement as investors feared that the Dutch company's sales would be hit hard by the decision


Audi is adding Alexa to the E-Tron and other select models

9/18/2018, 11:20:44 AM
Audi is the latest automaker to integrate Alexa into its vehicles' infotainment system. ✔ Audi Audi is joining the growing list of automakers, including BMW and Toyota, choosing to add Alexa voice control to their vehicles ✔ Say, you want to adjust your room's temperature before you arrive home -- you can do that while you're on your way


Audi E-tron is getting full Alexa integration to bolster its high-tech credentials

9/18/2018, 8:49:11 AM
Amazon partnership will also offer home charger installations ✔ The E-tron is not Audi’s first vehicle to offer voice controls (that would be the Audi A8), but it follows the efforts of numerous other car manufacturers including BMW, Ford, VW (Audi’s parent company), and Toyota in building in support for Amazon’s robust voice assistant and ecosystem of Alexa Skills


EU probes automakers over emission systems

9/18/2018, 8:28:33 AM
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's anti-trust watchdog is investigating whether automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit the development and roll-out of car emis ✔ The probe focuses on whether the automakers agreed not to compete against each other in developing and introducing technology to restrict pollution from gasoline and diesel passenger cars ✔ EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that if proven, this collusion may have denied consumers the opportunity to buy less polluting cars, despite the technology being available to the manufacturers


SsangYong targets customers with edition models

9/18/2018, 8:17:15 AM
undefined ✔ In the 2019 Tivoli, SsangYong expanded the color lineup and customizable fenders, hood, doors and visual designs to allow customers to better reflect their tastes ✔ We will spare no efforts to reflect customers' growing demands by upgrading our models and consolidating our status as an SUV specialist


BMW, Daimler, and VW probed by EU over possible cartel activity

9/18/2018, 11:08:35 AM
‘This collusion may have denied consumers the opportunity to buy less polluting cars’ ✔ This collusion may have denied consumers the opportunity to buy less polluting cars Despite massive fines being levied on guilty car manufacturers, a recent report has suggested that the number of dirty diesels on the roads has continued to grow post-dieselgate


The Morning After: iOS 12 is here

9/18/2018, 10:57:32 AM
SpaceX's first tourist passenger revealed and time for iOS 12. ✔ SpaceX reveals identity of the world's first lunar space tourist When the Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) launches in 2023, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will go on a five-day expedition with six to eight artists -- from architects and musicians to fashion designers and visual-media creators -- selected from around the globe ✔ Audi says that in 90 percent of typical driving, the electronic system will slow the car without the friction brakes ✔ Have a suggestion on how we can improve The Morning After


Lyft brings its electric scooters to Santa Monica

9/18/2018, 9:07:45 AM
It's only the second city to offer the two-wheelers as an alternative to cars. ✔ It can't have more than 250 scooters on the streets, and riders have to park the machines within a specific coverage area (including around Santa Monica Airport) or else risk fines ✔ That could give it an edge for anyone who wants to use one app for all their hired vehicle needs, whether it's a car for longer trips or a scooter for inner-city jaunts


EU probes BMW, Daimler and VW for colluding over clean emissions tech

9/18/2018, 9:35:50 AM
BMW, Daimler and VW group are being investigated for collusion on vehicle emission systems. ✔ The EU is assessing whether the companies met to limit the development of catalytic systems that reduce nitrogen oxide diesel emissions and particulate matter (Otto systems) from gas-powered cars ✔ It also looked into car parts and quality testing procedures, but found no antitrust issues in those areas ✔ Volkswagen faced a relative slap on the wrist in Europe and Germany over Dieselgate, despite the high US fines


600 horsepower Volkswagen Jetta breaks 210 miles per hour

9/18/2018, 10:40:20 AM
The modified 2019 Jetta broke the previous record of 208 miles per hour at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats. ✔ On Tuesday, Volkswagen announced its specially tuned 2019 Jetta set a speed record of 210.16 miles per hour at the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, besting the previous record of 208.472 mph ✔ Volkswagen Of course, it takes more than just some fancy tuning to make a small engine break the 200 mph barrier


What is the best route in the UK for driverless lorries?

9/18/2018, 10:48:37 AM
Firms would maximise profits on the 215-mile Anglo-Scottish route because of its long distance and relatively low congestion, according to Washington transport information firm Inrix ✔ New @INRIX paper our for #ITSWC18 shows how existing understanding of vehicle movement can be used to maximize the potential of automated freight ✔ Level Zero - The full-time performance by the human driver of all aspects of the dynamic driving task, even when enhanced by warning or intervention systems ✔ It is equipped for Level Three autonomy, which may be introduced in a future software update


iOS 12 release: The best features of Apple's new software 

9/18/2018, 8:26:31 AM
Apple has revealed its new iPhone models to the world: ✔ Apple is doubling down on augmented reality and announced version two of its ARKit developer tool ✔ Smart photo sorting and sharing   iOS 12 will suggest that users share their photos ✔ And just like Google's Photos app, Apple will now suggest edits and effects to make photos look better


BullGuard Antivirus review

9/18/2018, 8:14:56 AM
An antivirus which could speed up your games? Yes, really… ✔ You might be able to improve performance by excluding data-packed drives or folders you're sure aren't at risk, and you can experiment with some interesting low-level tweaks ✔ There's a very unusual extra in the Game Booster, too, but although it passed our detection tests without difficulty, BullGuard's current poor lab test results are a concern


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