Bosch opened a new plant in Chengdu, western China. In the future, the plant will manufacture safety systems such as the ABS antilock braking system and the ESP(R) electronic stability program for local customers. The new site covers a ...
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We rely on our cars every day to get us where we need to go, but what do you do when your primary mode of transportation disappears? A motor vehicle is stolen every 44 seconds in the United States and July and August are the top two months ...
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Setra Bus and Coach, a subsidiary of the Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer Daimler, has unveiled its new TopClass 500 bus with the new three-axle coach design. The bus is powered by the OM 471 LA in-line six-cylinder engine mated ...
The market for automotive advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in China is forecast to grow to a value of $3.1bn in 2019, up from $971m in 2013, according to a recently published report by IMS Research. Adoption of ADAS products are ...
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Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher has again signed up to the team at Mercedes-Benz, this time to help with vehicle development and as a brand ambassador. The new long-term deal renews the relationship between ...
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Mercedes-Benz will introduce five new driver assistance systems into commercial vehicles over the coming months, increasing van safety. Crosswind Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Highbeam ...
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German carmaker Audi has introduced the new A3 Sedan at the ongoing New York International Auto Show in the US. The new sedan is offered with three four-cylinder engine line-up including 1.4 TFSI and 1.8 TFSI petrol engines and 2.0 TDI ...
Automotive supplier Continental has launched new generation of brake boosters to reduce the weight of the vehicles. The company claims that the weight has been reduced by about 50% or 1,700gms compared to the classical steel brake ...
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Caught almost undisguised during final rounds of public-road testing, the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is months away from its September reveal. The sixth-generation flagship Mercedes-Benz shows off a wide, large grille, rounded ...
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Automotive supplier Continental has unveiled a new in-car technology to help avoid distracted driving. The company has developed its own concept vehicle which is a retrofitted Cadillac XTS and equipped the technology called Driver Focus ...
The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is now on sale in Australia,with the updated seven-seater benefitting from refreshed styling,a number of new driver assistance systems and sharper pricing for the popular Luxury variant. The Mazda CX-9 Classic 2WD ...
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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been revealed ahead of its international debut at January's Detroit motor show,sporting fresh styling,a range of new and more efficient engines and a number of advanced driver assistance systems. The ...
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Broadcom has announced a joint development agreement with Hyundai Motor to accelerate the introduction of high speed Ethenet networking in cars for infotainment,telematics and driver assistance systems such as surround view parking and lane ...
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The all-new Skoda Octavia has been officially unveiled,with the Czech manufacturer revealing a car that is larger,more fuel efficient,better equipped and more sharply styled than the model it replaces. With its sights firmly set on the ...
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TRW Automotive Holdings (TRW) will unveil a new modular radar platform and next generation camera at a customer event in Hockenheim, Germany. The new range of driver assistance systems (DAS) technologies will allow the company to deliver ...
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