Continental, Opel Trying “Always On” Communications
Major players in the car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communications field have started a new round of testing in the German state of Hesse.
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Hella Lane Change Warning For BMW 7 Series
Hella have co-developed with BMW a new lane-change warning system for the automaker’s new BMW 7 Series.
Two 24-GHz radar sensors, one on each side of the car, detect other road users in the rear and side area,
Two 24-GHz radar sensors, one on each side of the car, detect other road users in the rear and side area,
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EC: Several key DA systems to be mandatory
The European Commission has proposed that several key active safety systems become mandatory on cars and large trucks within the coming years. Why? They estimate thousands of lives saved yearly.
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India Research Center for VW
VW are planning to set up research centre in India, following a similar start-up in China three years ago. Like the Chinese center, the Indian facility will research accident sites and develop safety features and systems optimised
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Tier 2 Position Worse in Europe
ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems President Phil Martens says the company's Tier 2 suppliers in Western Europe are facing more financial trouble than their counterparts in the United States.
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Product Developments Slashed
Carmakers are cancelling or postponing planned new cars because of the economic downturn. Renault, Opel and BMW are among car companies stopping or delaying planned new models due to difficult economic conditions.
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Upcoming Upgrades to Driving Vision News
Driving Vision News subscribers can expect major upgrades to the service over the next few weeks. • Our newsletter will get a fresh, new look in September, and our website…
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Audi Update A6 range
Audi have upgraded its A6 range with improvements to the car’s lighting. New fog lamps and rear lamps, LED DRL & position lamps form the bulk of the cosmetically-visible lighting changes.
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Tier 2 suppliers in Europe face most trouble
ArvinMeritor tier 2 suppliers in Western Europe are in greater financial trouble than their U.S. counterparts, says Crain’s Detroit Business.
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35% Profit Growth Drop for China Carmakers in H1
Profit growth dropped by 35% as China’s major automakers suffered a slowdown in the first half of 2008. Rising materials and energy prices led to increasing cost and shrinking profit margin, according to the China Auto Association.
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