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BMW to use launch control in more models

BMW to use launch control in more models

The most powerful cars made use a certain feature to put the power they develop on the road. It is called a launch control, and it makes life easier driving race cars and even production vehicles.

Bosch, Daimler, BMW executives see opportunities for self-driving cars

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says the S class “marks the start of the era of partially autonomous driving.”

With its six eyes (cameras) and six ears (radar sensors), the new Mercedes S class can see and hear enough to drive itself at speeds up to 60kph (37mph). Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says the S class “marks the start of the era of partially autonomous driving.”

BMW teases all-electric i3

BMW has released the first teaser video of the compact i3 that will be unveiled on July 29th. The video teaser is titled: “The all-electric BMW i3 is coming”

EU reaches deal on 2020 auto emissions law

EU reaches deal on 2020 auto emissions law

The European Union agreed on a compromise deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new EU automobiles from 2020.

Germany leans on EU states to weaken car CO2 law

Germany leans on EU states to weaken car CO2 law

The European Commission’s proposal would reduce average fleet CO2 to 95g/km by 2020.

Senior members of the German government have warned EU member states that Germany’s automakers could scale back or scrap production plans in their countries unless they support weakened carbon emissions rules, according to diplomatic sources.