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Uber’s self-drive pilot expands

Uber has expanded its self-driving pilot to San Francisco, California, using specially converted self-driving Volvo XC90 premium SUVs. The move marks the next phase in a deepening alliance between Volvo […]

Google launches Waymo

Google has set up its self-driving car unit as its own separate entity called Waymo under the Alphabet umbrella. During the launch event, Waymo CEO John Krafcik highlighted how the […]

Alistair Carlton joins National Windscreens

National Windscreens has appointed Alistair Carlton as technical manager in a move that will further strengthen the company’s proactive role in meeting the needs of new technologies. With more than […]

Norway tops EV charts

Norway is setting the pace in the adoption of electric vehicles with more than 100,000 units now on its roads – but it plans to quadruple that number within three […]

How to avoid the night walkers

Technology to boost pedestrian safety and prevent traffic accidents at night has been developed after DENSO announced it had made significant advances to its in-vehicle vision sensors. In-vehicle sensors are […]

The Splice is right

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have won research funding worth £250,000 from Innovate UK for a project that will put a polymer spring into vehicle fuel efficiency. […]

The secrets of HID revealed

Fitting High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs remains a concern for those working in the aftermarket sector, with many mechanics admitting they’re still nervous about fitting them. Ring, the leading supplier […]

Hydrogen truck to make a splash

The first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck cab has been unveiled in the US. The Nikola Motor Company’s Nikola One was revealed at the firm’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, […]

FCA program ‘first of its kind’

FCA Automotive Services (FCAAS) has gained IMI accreditation for its own finance training program. The financial unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has become the first captive finance company to receive […]

Is your car winter-ready?

Euro Car Parts has compiled a list of eight handy hints to help drivers ensure their vehicles are winter ready. According to IAM RoadSmart, drivers are 11% more likely to […]

The camera doesn’t lie

Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) has urged Highways England to retain CCTV footage for longer than seven days in the event of an accident. Highways England’s National Control Centre’s CCTV […]

BSI: system error to blame

BSI has issued a statement clarifying the price increase for its BS10125 certification and Kitemark licence fees should be no more than £40. The move comes following the standards institute […]