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Autonomous car from Italian university wins the racing challenge

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A team called PoliMOVE, from Politecnico di Milano in Italy, has won the second annual Indy Autonomous Challenge @ CES.

The team’s car reached a maximum speed of 180 mph (290Km/h), a new autonomous speed world record for a racetrack.

Pushing boundaries of head-to-head autonomous-racing, PoliMOVE competed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway against a field of nine teams from 17 universities spanning six countries, seeking to break autonomous racing records. [Read more…] about Autonomous car from Italian university wins the racing challenge

Here’s All You Need to Know About Keeping Your Cars Safe With Covers

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It’s possible to see a covered car in a lot of your driveway. There are a lot of questions first-time buyers have when they buy a car cover. Is a car cover worth it, is it usable for everyone, and what is the point of it?

Keeping your car safe is the primary benefit of a car cover. Dust, dirt, and faded paint can be prevented due to UV exposure. It takes a lot of time and effort to apply and remove a high-quality car cover, and it can be very expensive if you opt for a low-quality cover.

The cover only works if it’s applied correctly. It can lead to scratches and rust when put on the wrong way. This guide will give you everything you need to know about car covers. [Read more…] about Here’s All You Need to Know About Keeping Your Cars Safe With Covers

How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

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When you use an online car auction site like SCA, you may be wondering if you can inspect the auto auction vehicles before you bid on them. Because they are online auto auctions, you have the benefit of direct access to auto auctions all over the United States, but that can make inspecting the cars before buying them a challenge.

As you browse the auction site, you may notice that the salvage autos from auctions have a thumbnail photo of the car you can click that will take you to the listing description. In the descriptions, you will find a lot more information about the vehicle. [Read more…] about How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

TTTech Auto expands in China with software platform for automated driving

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TTTech Auto, the Austria-based technology company specialising in automotive safety software, is expanding its operations with a dedicated subsidiary in China.

The new TTTech Auto branch in Shanghai will bring its expertise and the series proven safe vehicle software platform, MotionWise, to car manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and partners to the rapidly developing Chinese automotive market.

TTTech Auto already has a presence in the Chinese market through its joint venture Technomous operated together with SAIC Motor, China’s largest automotive manufacturer. This further expansion, with an office in Shanghai, is part of the growth strategy in light of a $285 million (EUR 250 million) investment from Aptiv and Audi announced earlier this year. [Read more…] about TTTech Auto expands in China with software platform for automated driving

Smart actuators help robot valets optimize high-volume automobile storage and retrieval

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Before a newly manufactured car is delivered to a dealership, it typically joins thousands of others in a large storage lot where it can sit for days or even months.

Managing these lots requires many manual, time-intensive tasks: attendants must start each car, park it safely in a designated area, keep track of its location and be able to access it easily for distribution when needed.

Vehicle remarketers, airports, auto rental services and many other businesses that require high-volume auto storage and easy retrieval share these same issues. Ultimately, manual auto parking results in inefficient space and labour utilization, risk of accident and injury to attendants, and burning of fuel. [Read more…] about Smart actuators help robot valets optimize high-volume automobile storage and retrieval

Colruyt tests Clevon’s unmanned vehicle in Belgium for shopping deliveries

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Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is currently testing the state-of-the-art technology: an autonomous vehicle built by the Estonian technology company Clevon that combines remote teleoperation with advanced autopilot functionality.

The aim is to find out what such a vehicle can mean for Collect&Go in a rapidly changing e-commerce context. Remotely controlled, the self-driving vehicle will take to public roads for the first time today.

In doing so, it will cover a 4-kilometre route, from the distribution centre to Collect&Go’s pick-up point in Londerzeel. This is the longest route ever covered in Belgium by an unmanned vehicle. [Read more…] about Colruyt tests Clevon’s unmanned vehicle in Belgium for shopping deliveries

How to Buy Salvage Cars Online

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You have probably heard about all of the money that you can save by using online car auctions. So, if you are from Los Angeles, you may have been looking for online Los Angeles auctions. However, for some consumers, getting started with online auto auctions can be daunting.

Online auto auctions can be confusing and a little bit scary if you do not know how things work. An auto purchase is typically one of the biggest purchases an individual can make in their life, and no one wants to get their purchase wrong.

The great thing is that we have done research and planning for you to make your next online auto purchase simple and straightforward. Read on to find out how easy, fun, and financially beneficial online auto auctions can be. [Read more…] about How to Buy Salvage Cars Online

Use of Chinese Electric Cars In Japan

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Japan is known as a hub of automotive markets. The big giants in the automotive industry like Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan are from Japan. In developing countries, there is a great demand for Japanese as well as Chinese cars because they are fuel efficient.

The main challenge that people face in developing countries is that they don’t find sphere parts of the car and if they find them, they are very expensive. To make cars available in another country, you must translate the user manual of the car into a language that the customer understands.

Professional translation services can be of great help to automotive companies that want to tap into new foreign markets. [Read more…] about Use of Chinese Electric Cars In Japan

Benefits of AMG wheels Mercedes: What is AMG Mercedes wheels?

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G-class cars and many other models of the German brand Mercedes are equipped with high-quality and beautiful AMG wheels Mercedes, which are produced by the Mercedes-AMG division.

AMG is a division of Daimler AG, which specializes in the production of auto parts for serial and exclusive models of Mercedes-Benz premium segment.

Its products leave far behind competitors from all over the world. One of the most popular AMG products are wheels. AMG wheels emphasize the elegant appearance of the car and meet all quality standards. Complete with branded tires, they are the perfect solution for luxury and sporty Mercedes models. [Read more…] about Benefits of AMG wheels Mercedes: What is AMG Mercedes wheels?