Euro Automakers Strong, US Sales Soft
Fiat, PSA and Volkswagen all report a higher profit thanks to cost-cutting and robust sales in emerging markets. VW posted a revenue increased of 5% and a 35% increase
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Omron-Ficosa JV for Driver Assistance Systems
Ficosa International, a Spanish automotive system and components maker, and Omron, a Japanese automotive electronics maker, have agreed a 50/50 joint venture for development,
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New Technology for Older Drivers
General Motors researchers are integrating lasers, infrared sensors and a camera into a windshield to take what’s happening on the road and enhance it, so drivers with vision problems are able to see more clearly.
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BMW Cars Will Recognise Driver’s Face
BMW are conducting intensive research on a video-based, biometric personal identification system to let the car recognise a driver as soon as s/he enters the vehicle.
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Multifunction Camera Applications Expand
Multifunction camera will be the core technology in a new generation of safety features that will be cheaper, more effective and easier to integrate than radar and IR systems, says Roland Berger.
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Weber Sports cars now with LED lighting
There are not very many cars mass-produced in Switzerland. Weber is known for its orthopaedic instrument and implants and less for the high-tech components for Formula 1 and DTM.
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Nichia Sue Seoul’s Acriche in Germany
Nichia have sued Seoul Semiconductor in Germany and the UK, saying the company’s Acriche LED infringes Nichia patents, specifically patent number EP(DE)622858.
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First Brilliance Cars In Europe
Brilliance Auto have shipped their first BS6 mid-sized sedans to Germany. Though Euro-NCAP tests of the BS6 have revealed alarmingly poor safety performance from the car,
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Magazine Surveys: Hella Number 1 for Lighting
Hella has been voted the number-1 lighting brand in a reader survey by the enthusiast magazine "4WheelFun" (August 2008 issue). In the Lighting category,
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London Motor Show: 60 Makers, 600 Cars
More than 600 cars from 60 manufacturers and 23 global launches are being presented until August 3, on show at the British International Motor Show which will feature launches, world premieres and concept vehicles.
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