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Latest live M3 traffic news

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Live M3 traffic news and updates for M3 junctions, plus real time travel reports on delays, accidents, roadworks and weather

Oct
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Time running out for autonomous car bill sought by automakers

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A push on Capitol Hill to speed development of self-driving vehicles may not cross the finish line in time for this Congress #8212; casting doubt on the future of unusually bipartisan legislation in Washington.
Oct
31st

Pioneer 3D-Lidar sensor supports R-Car SoCs

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Pioneer says its 3D-Lidar sensor supports R-Car, SoCs (system-on-chips) for car information systems, developed by Renesas Electronics.
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31st

Nissan St Petersburg plant launches new X-Trail production

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Nissan has started production of the new X-Trail crossover SUV at its St Petersburg plant in Russia.
Oct
31st

Denso building new automated driving development centre in Tokyo

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Denso Corporation (Denso) has announced it will establish a new facility at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to develop and test automated driving technologies.
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31st

Hyundai Motor to introduce solar charging technology on vehicles

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Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have announced plans to introduce solar charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and range.
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31st

Daimler mobility services numbers 24m customers worldwide

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Daimler Financial Services says its mobility services division now has around 26 customers, a 64% rise in the numbers of users of Car2go, Moovel and the ride hailing group including Mytaxi, Beat, Clever Taxi and Chauffeur Prive.
Oct
31st

BMW Dingolfing to build batteries for electric Mini

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BMW's Dingolfing plant is gearing up for higher future demand for electric drive trains by investing in extensive remodelling and expansion measures.
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Car insurance firms face Financial Conduct Authority probe

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News 31 Oct, 2018

FCA launches investigation into insurers’ conduct to prevent “hidden discrimination” against “vulnerable” consumers

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31st

VW may share EV platform with Ford

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Volkswagen could be open to sharing its new electric vehicle platform with Ford as the automaker seeks to establish partnerships to share development costs.
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31st

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line revealed

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News 31 Oct, 2018

i30 Fastback gets the same sporty treatment previously applied to the hatchback, and a 1.0-litre turbo is added to both N Line ranges

Oct
31st

Volkswagen, Mobileye and Champion Motors to invest in Israel e-SAVs

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Volkswagen Group, Mobileye and Champion Motors have announced plans to commercialise Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) with self-driving electric vehicles in Israel.
Oct
31st

Ford and Baidu announce joint autonomous vehicle testing

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Ford and Baidu have completed test vehicle modification and will embark on a two-year project to jointly test the SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicles in Beijing.
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31st

Great Wall will invest in Daimler-funded hydrogen station company

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China's Great Wall signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in H2 Mobility, a German operator of hydrogen fueling stations. The company is a joint venture between six European companies, including Daimler.
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31st

Denso H1 operating profit down 26% to US$1.3bn

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Denso has recorded half-year operating profit down 25.5% to US$1.3bn,  although revenue rose 11.8% to US$13.9bn.
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Toyota starts making hybrid transaxles in Poland

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Toyota has started production of hybrid electric transaxles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland's Walbrzych (TMMP) plant. It is the first time this core component of Toyota's hybrid electric powertrains has been manufactured outside Asia.
Oct
31st

EC probes Tata-ThyssenKrupp JV proposal

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An in-depth investigation to assess the proposed creation of a joint venture by Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp, has been opened by the European Commission (EC) under the EU Merger Regulation.
Oct
31st

Mazda slumps to operating loss amid falling sales, rising costs

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Mazda slumped into the red in the most recent quarter, broadsided by falling global sales, suspended production in Japan, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and increased investment in its U.S. retail network reforms.
Oct
31st

Mazda slumps to quarterly loss amid falling sales, rising costs

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Mazda slumped into the red in the most recent quarter, broadsided by falling global sales, suspended production in Japan, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and increased investment in its U.S. retail network reforms.
Oct
31st

Mazda slumps to quarterly loss amid falling sales, rising costs

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Mazda slumped into the red in the most recent quarter, broadsided by falling global sales, suspended production in Japan, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and increased investment in its U.S. retail network reforms.
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