The worldwide wearable market reached a new all-time high as shipments reached 33.9 million units in the fourth quarter of 2016, growing 16.9% on year. Shipments for the entire year grew 25% as new vendors entered the market and previous ...
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Japanese automaker Nissan has demonstrated its latest autonomous drive technology on public roads in Europe for the first time. The demo took part in the east of London. Prior to this, the automaker has carried out public-road testing of ...
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GEW will exhibit its new specialist UV curing systems for the coating and converting industries at this year’s ICE shows in Munich and Orlando. Both events will be an opportunity to update the professionals on the full range of UV ...
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Hyundai Motor America is all set to showcase five of Ioniq models including the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in, in addition to prototype Ioniq Land Speed Record and Ioniq Autonomous versions at the upcoming Washington ...
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Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced the pricing of its all new 2017 crossover hybrid Niro. When the Niro arrives in dealerships early in 2017 it will be offered in five trim levels – FE, LX, EX, Touring and a limited-production, ...
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In the fourth quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the European Union increased only moderately by 1.2%, with registrations totalling 168,103 units. In the fourth quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel ...
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Honda Motor and Hitachi Automotive Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture company for developing, manufacturing and selling electric vehicle motors. The two companies now will conduct formal ...
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Stone Canyon Industries (SCI), through its subsidiary BWAY, has agreed to acquire Mauser Group, a rigid packaging products supplier, from private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for $2.3bn. German firm Mauser operates more ...
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Ford Motor is launching a new project designed to help enhance air quality in London as the automaker accelerates its electrification plans with 13 new global electrified vehicles due for introduction in the next five years. The project, ...
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German automobile manufacturer Audi is set to further expand its business activities in the Chinese market. Together with its local partner FAW Group, the company has defined 21 key strategy fields with respective goals in a 10-year plan. ...
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Toyota Motor has partially redesigned the Vitz car with a 1.5-liter engine hybrid system and enahnced control of the engine, motor, inverter, and other parts. The Vitz2 is a core Toyota brand model that was initially introduced in 1999. ...
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Hyundai is showcasing three new eco-focused models: the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Electric the Detroit International Auto Show. The Ioniq Hybrid and Electric will be available to consumers in the first ...
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The Toyota Prius c is now coming with the Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C) driver-assist technologies on all model grades. The TSS-C system, which had been an option on two Prius c grades for 2016, includes Pre-Collision System, Lane ...
Voith has been awarded a contract by Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer BillerudKorsn's to supply a fully equipped XcelLine board machine. As part the contract, Voith will deliver the machine with an annual capacity of 550.000t. The ...
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December 19, 2016, Qingdao, Shandong West Coast New District and SINOTRUK held a new energy commercial vehicle project signing ceremony, marking another high-end, new manufacturing project successfully settled in Qingdao. SINOTRUK plans to ...
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