Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen have reversed their stance and now support delaying a 95 grams per km limit on average CO2 emissions for new cars in the EU, government officials and diplomats said.
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UK Government boosts funding to relieve road congestion
The UK Government has announced an additional £80 million of funding to tackle congestion ‘pinch points’. The money will be in addition to the £190 million already allocated earlier this year to fund local congestion-busting schemes throughout England.
Connected car market to reach $131.9 billion globally by 2019
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Connected Car Market -Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013- 2019,” the global connected car market is expected to reach $131.9 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 34.7 percent from 2013 to 2019. 4G/long-term evolution (LTE) technology is in a commanding position due to its lower operating costs associated with high data transmission volumes as compared to other technologies.
U.S. Dept of Transportation shuts down local trucking company in Texas
Following 12 reported crashes in two years, including one in which three died, operations have came to a halt at a Laredo freight company after it was deemed a threat to public safety by a federal agency.
Ford buys phone app maker Livio for in-vehicle connectivity
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it acquired the startup company Livio in a bid to accelerate its efforts to help drivers safely access content on their smartphone while on the road.
