March 18, 2024
Technology Car Care Miscellaneous

The Evolution of Vehicle Theft Prevention

Did you know that in the UK, a car is stolen every 8 minutes? The DVLA says that 64,087 vehicles were reported stolen in 2023. Auto theft has remained an enduring problem as long as cars have existed, and it’s no surprise considering their high value and associated status. On its part, the industry has

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PreAct Technologies Debuts New Line of LiDAR Sensors at CES

Highest Performing Flash LiDAR Sensors Provide Affordable, Powerful Sensing Capabilities for Wide Range of Applications   Portland, OR – January 4, 2024 – PreAct Technologies (PreAct), an Oregon-based developer of near-field flash LiDAR technology, today announced a line of new flash LiDAR sensors – Sahara™, Borrego™ and Moab™ – to address various use cases across multiple

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Importance Of GPS For Car Rental Companies

The advent of global positioning systems (GPS) has revolutionized various sectors, and the car rental industry is no exception. The integration of GPS technology in rental cars, known as GPS car rental, has become a crucial tool for car rental companies to manage their fleets effectively. This technology aids in tracking vehicles in real time,

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Ridecell Introduces Fleet Transformation Cloud™ to Accelerate Digital Transformation of Fleet-based Businesses

Ridecell, the leading company powering digital transformation for fleet-driven businesses, today announced the Ridecell Fleet Transformation Cloud™, the world’s first industry cloud that simplifies fleet operations, maximizes fleet utilization and unlocks big data insights to digitally transform fleets and fleet businesses. The Ridecell Fleet Transformation Cloud uses intelligent automation, keyless vehicle control, and flexible systems

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Leading German Tooling and Mold Maker WISA Takes CAD Data Visualization to a New Level with Actify SpinFire Enterprise

Actify, the leading provider of visualization and program management solutions for the automotive supply chain, today announced that WISA Werkzeug-und Formenbau GmbH, has adopted SpinFire Enterprise to provide all employees with the access to 2D and 3D CAD files they require to do their best work, reduce administrative overhead of managing licenses, streamlining documentation workflows

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Actify SpinFire Enterprise Delivers Instant Access to Critical CAD Data at Mayco International

Actify, the leading provider of visualization and program management solutions for the automotive supply chain, today announced that Mayco International (Mayco) has chosen Actify SpinFire Enterprise to bring organization-wide collaboration to CAD files, allowing all team members across all departments to instantly open any CAD file in any format, increasing speed at which team members

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The Failure of Car Data Aggregators Kills the Myth that Data is the New Oil

By Todd Thomas, CRO at AiDEN Automotive Car data aggregators have failed because they were built on three fundamentally inaccurate premises: 1) that data is the new oil. Oil can be stored and used in the future and the value may actually increase. That is not the case with data. Car data is most valuable

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The Macro-Effect of Autonomy on the Labor Market

Sid Krishnamurthi Numerous advantages that autonomous vehicles bring to society include fewer accidents, less traffic, and more accessible transportation. One thing that frequently goes unnoticed is how self-driving technology can have a favorable impact on the labor market. From a labor perspective, the long-haul trucking business is currently under transition. According to MarketWatch, there was

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The Challenges Faced by Autonomous Vehicles

Sid Krishnamurthi The rate of innovation has sharply increased since the early 1900s, when the ICE (internal combustion engine) car was introduced, contributing to the astounding development of cars. Toyota Prius, the first commercially available hybrid vehicle, was introduced to the market in 1997. A few years later, Tesla debuted the “Roadster”, the first commercially

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Car Care Technology

Automotive Smart Key Market Set to Grow

Vehicle keys have undergone a significant transformation in the last few decades. The traditional mechanical keys have been replaced by programmable, transponders, proximity FOBs, and Tibbe keys that are not only smart but convenient too. The introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles will also provide a fillip to the smart key segment. The automotive smart

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4 Maintenance Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Your Vehicle

Car maintenance is much more than a simple wash. Owners have to keep all parts like the brakes, tire, belts, hoses, spark plugs, and transmission in good shape. Further, you also have to ensure proper carbonation and oil checks. These can save the car from potential damages while keeping you safe. The US is one

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2022 Genesis GV60 Electric Gets Plethora of Technology, Safety Systems, and Sheer Power

We already know that Genesis is the special division of the Hyundai Motor Group that stands for luxury, advanced technology and impressive performance under the hood, and with every model they build, they demonstrate that it is worth spending time and money to satisfy even the most unsatisfied customers. This is exactly the case with

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MY2021 Land Rover Discovery with New Inline-6 Engines

Jaguar Land Rover announced the arrival of the brand new 2021 Discovery some time ago, and recently, it was announced in Australia with some updates concerning engine lineup. This means it will be offered with some powerful inline-6 engines, petrol and diesel, with mild hybrid technology. The price list starts with the entry-level S D300,

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Volvo Announces 2018 V60 – Boasts Technology at Its Peak

With the 2018 Geneva Motor Show knocking at the door in around two weeks, Volvo has found time to present the all-new 2018 V60 ahead Geneva, in a handful of details which highlight the many technologies it will come with. Set to become one of the most advanced models, the all-new 2018 Volvo V60 is

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Autonomous Vehicle Test Center Opened in Michigan

We sometimes forget that test areas should be included in the national infrastructure plan. Their importance is crucial to the limitation of dangers on the road. It is exactly because of this that the authorities in Michigan decided to build an autonomous vehicle test center. The opening of the center was met with enthusiasm by

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What’s New for the Automotive Industry in 2017?

A new year is always exciting for auto lovers, but 2017 is going to be exceptional. New technologies are working in the automotive industry at an unprecedented rate, achieving things the world never thought was possible outside the realm of science fiction. From augmented reality infotainment to autonomous vehicle functions, get ready for a lot

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Opel ADAM Offers Wireless Phone Charger

Opel will start to offer a wireless way of charging the mobile phone. It will be available in the ADAM’s options list and it will cost 135 euros. The system uses an electromagnetic field, therefore you can say bye-bye to the cables. You simply put your phone in position and let the charger do its

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Opel Will Publish Its Cars’ Real Fuel Consumption

Opel becomes more transparent. Starting this summer, besides the official CO2 information and the consumption figures, they will also publish more realistic fuel consumption values, which will reflect different driving behaviors. This is an important step to gain credibility and show more accurate fuel consumption numbers for the customers. To achieve a better image over

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UK: 58 Percent Of Cars Sold Last Year Have Autonomous Safety System

Interesting fact: over fifty percent of the cars sold in UK are being equipped with autonomous safety technology. It seems that the future is now! The autonomous driving cars are still to emerge the market, mainly due to the still problematic and complex technology. Whatever our hopes are, we’ll have to wait until we’ll see

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Pininfarina builds a drone

Most of you know about Pininfarina, but whenever you hear the name, you tend to think about extremely beautiful cars that also tend to cost a pretty penny. Well, now the name Pininfarina is also associated with a remote controlled drone. With a cost of €1.500, this is by far the cheapest product that Pininfarina

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