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The Calgary Police Service has set up checkstops during the month of September to crack down on improperly maintained vehicles — and it has prompted a strong reaction from Calgarians on social media. The Safer Vehicles Initiative is intended to ensure that vehicles meet safety standards and comply with the Traffic Safety Act, according to CPS. […]
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Mixed reality tech is like having an expert on your shoulder… or, rather, in your eyeballs. Mercedes-Benz In an attempt to improve service speed and the safety of its workers, Mercedes-Benz is arming its dealership maintenance and service technicians with a new Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support system powered by Microsoft […]
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SOUTHWEST CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it has awarded a $13,750 grant to Southwest City for a new patrol vehicle for law enforcement. “Adequate, reliable emergency services are vital to rural communities,” said Jeff Case, the department’s Rural Development program state director, in a […]
Do you know if autonomous vehicle testing is taking place in your town? Unless you’ve actually seen cars with some weird equipment stuck to them, you probably don’t have a clue. On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a tool that will help answer this and other […]
© IBTimes UK Microsoft HoloLens Despite the accessibility of augmented reality (AR) technology these days, it is yet to see mass adoption from a commercial standpoint. So far, it has been mainly used for entertainment and prototype demonstrations. Tech experts are aware of the potential it brings to the table, […]
COLORADO SPRINGS — Hail damage repair tents are still up and busy as they continue to take in damaged vehicles from the August 5th hail storm in Colorado Springs. Hail Solutions put up their tent on the southwest side of town right after the storm and says they have been […]
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded over $7.1 million in funding to three projects advancing clean automotive transportation technologies supported by the utility. SoCalGas’ Research, Development & Demonstration department will provide $730,000 in additional funding […]
CLOSE DETROIT — Last year, 53 million vehicles, car seats, tires and equipment were recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But a portion of those defects, and those reported this year and earlier, likely won’t get fixed. That means vehicles with potentially dangerous problems might remain on […]
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In-car technology is a big part of the puzzle, but really, it’s our infrastructure that will have the final say on when self-driving vehicles become a reality. Geofencing and mapping defined areas has proven to work pretty well for autonomous systems. The problem is what happens when you insert them […]
Montgomery police are searching for a person of interest in the shooting death of 50-year-old Lee Ziegler. Montgomery police seeking information about car, woman in homicide case Click to expand UP NEXT Officers and fire medics responded to the 2200 block of Fairview Avenue about 10 p.m. July 26 in […]
All lanes on the Edens Expressway were shut down early Thursday after five people were injured in a serious crash involving motorcycles and a vehicle towing a trailer, Illinois State Police said. 5 hurt after motorcycles, vehicle towing trailer crash on Edens Expressway; all lanes reopened, ISP says Click to […]
© Markus Bernhard/Getty Images Newer BMW models let you use your iPhone as a digital car key. Markus Bernhard/Getty Images You can use your iPhone as a digital car key with specific car models thanks to a new feature in iOS. You need iOS 13.6 and a compatible iPhone to […]
Updated 6:31 am PDT, Friday, August 14, 2020 Car theft suspect steals Renton police vehicle Car theft suspect steals Renton police vehicle Photo: Rafe Swan, Getty Images/Cultura RF Photo: Rafe Swan, Getty Images/Cultura RF Car theft suspect steals Renton police vehicle Car theft suspect steals Renton police vehicle Photo: Rafe Swan, […]
Trevor Milton – Nikola Trevor Milton is ready for internet fame. The entrepreneur is unfazed by the speed of his rise to online notoriety, and his hydrogen-powered truck company’s new status as one of the most valuable automakers in the world. “It’s been incredible, right? Very few people in life ever […]
From Car and Driver The coronavirus pandemic has delayed more than a few vehicle unveilings. With nearly all the auto shows of the year already canceled, automakers are figuring out how to make the best of a weird situation. Lucid for its part was planning on showing off its first […]
