AUTO
August 3, 2020
BMW to offer fully electric 5-series in emissions push
BMW will offer a fully electric 5-series as part of sweeping product overhaul unveiled on Monday as the German carmaker seeks to lower vehicle emissions during production and on the road.
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Read More >>August 2, 2020
Over and out: Mitsubishi Pajero to cease production in 2021
You’ve seen plenty of them barrelling along on the UAE’s roads, but the time has come to bid farewell to the Mitsubishi Pajero – the manufacturer has announced production is to come to a halt in 2021 and the mid-size SUV will be consigned to the scrapyard in the sky.
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Velodyne Lidar and PARIFEX Solutions Provide Smart Traffic Control
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a three year sales agreement with PARIFEX, a leading provider of traffic management and speed measurement systems. PARIFEX uses Velodyne lidar sensors in its traffic monitoring solutions which can help reduce road accident rates and enhance roadway safety. PARIFEX equips its NANO-CAM and NOMAD solutions with Velodyne Puck sensors for real-time tracking of static and moving objects including vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists, while preserving anonymity. NANO-CAM can be deployed in speed enforcement for road safety as well as other applications including smart cities, smart parking and navigation assistance......
July 23, 2020
Libya’s Tripoli-based Ministry of Transport signed a contract with the Libyan-Italian company 'Sinit' on Monday for the maintenance of the metal bridge on Tripoli’s Airport Road.
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Read More >>July 19, 2020
Range Rover Sport Gains new Tech, Engines for 21 Model Year
The Range Rover Sport – Land Rover’s most dynamic model ever – has gained a suite of upgrades to enhance its appeal as the ultimate luxury performance SUV. A new generation of Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines are confirmed for introduction on the Range Rover Sport*. They bring 48V Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) diesel technology to the Range Rover Sport for the first time and are RDE2-certified. Developed in-house, the new in-line engine is available in D250, D300 and D350 variants, with......
July 19, 2020
Nissan opens a new chapter with the Ariya
Marking a key milestone in its Nissan NEXT transformation plan, Nissan unveiled the all-new Ariya. As the company’s first all-electric crossover SUV, the Ariya opens a new chapter for the Nissan brand and embodies the company’s vision: enriching people’s lives.
July 12, 2020
All-new Mercedes-Benz GLS, The S-Class of SUVs is now in Nigeria
The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLS is Mercedes-Benz’s largest and most luxurious SUV. It offers more of everything: more space, more comfort and indeed more luxury. Since it was first introduced in 2006 as the GL, the Mercedes-Benz GLS has dominated markets for large sized luxury SUVs"...
Read More >>July 4, 2020
Hyundai Motor, LG Chem Launch Global Competition to Invest in EV, Battery
With demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) growing, Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the “EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to 10 EV and battery start-ups for potential investment and collaboration. New Energy Nexus,"...
Read More >>March 5, 2020
FLIR Receives $23 Million Order for its Centaur Unmanned Ground Vehicles for U.S. Air Force
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that the United States (U.S.) Air Force has ordered more than 180 of the company’s Centaur™ unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), plus spares. The $23 million contract is sourced through the Dept. of Defense Man Transportable Robotic System"...
Read More >>February 27, 2020
Velodyne Lidar Announces Sales Agreement With Idriverplus
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a sales agreement with Idriverplus to provide Puck™ sensors over three years. Idriverplus will use Velodyne lidar sensors in mass production of its commercial autonomous vehicles, including street cleaners, passenger cars and logistics vehicles. This year, Idriverplus plans to place into commercial operation in China thousands of units of its unmanned, electric street cleaning vehicles, called WOXIAOBAI, with each vehicle equipped with two Puck sensors to ensure security and perception. Idriverplus vehicles are being used to clean and disinfect hospital areas as part of efforts to combat the coronavirus......
