AUTO

November 20, 2019

SpeedMate, operated by Al Babtain’s automotive retail channel, recently opened its first service center in Kuwait.. SpeedMate currently operates 700 automotive service centers in Korea and supplies OE equivalent auto spare parts for Asian vehicles in the global market.The products which are 100% Korean and mostly supplied by OE manufacturers is the first result of an 18th month initiative by Al Babtain"... Continue Reading

November 17, 2019

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 16: General Traffic Department affiliated to Ministry of Interior will today launch an online service for the renewal of driving licenses, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

Those seeking to renew their licenses can visit the website of Ministry of Interior where they have to carry out the necessary procedures. After they"... Continue Reading

November 17, 2019

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today introduced Alpha Prime™, the next generation lidar sensor utilizing Velodyne’s patented surround view technology to deliver the combined highest performance specifications for the autonomous mobility industry in one sensor. The sensor is an unmatched solution in perception, field-of-view and range for autonomous markets including transportation, trucking and robotics. Offering a new level of power efficiency, the Alpha Prime is available now for orders and delivery. The Alpha Prime’s unique combination of breakthrough innovations allows vehicles to navigate in unfamiliar and dynamic settings. Its best-in-class capabilities help improve vehicle safety and enable more precise...... Continue Reading

November 17, 2019

2019 marks the ‘UAE Year of Tolerance’ and this begs the question of how tolerant are we to each other on UAE’s roads? Obviously, a caring attitude is the foundation of a good road safety culture and one dimension of it is how tolerant motorists are to each other. This ‘first-ever’ behavior research study tries to shed light on motorists’ tolerance when it comes to true"... Continue Reading

November 7, 2019

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: The Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Services Affairs Khalid Al-Roudhan has issued a decision on the rules and regulations concerning car spare parts to regulate the fixing and mechanical and electrical works, reports Al- Rai daily.

It is noteworthy to mention the Al-Rai daily in its"... Continue Reading

November 4, 2019

The results of the 8th cycle of the unique and long-running ‘UAE Road Safety Monitor’ study once again underline the authorities’ efforts to further improve the country’s road infrastructure and this directly contributes to all-time-high values for driving enjoyment and a slight decrease in commute times. However, the study once again points out the (mis)behavior of motorists, stating"... Continue Reading

October 31, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French car maker PSA Group confirmed talks on a possible combination, pointing to an intensifying push for global consolidation in an industry struggling with a downturn and expensive shift to electric cars.

Fiat and PSA confirmed on Wednesday in separate statements that they are holding discussions"... Continue Reading

October 30, 2019

SHUAIBA PORT, Kuwait -- Hundreds of pieces of equipment and vehicles were reunited with the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team in Kuwait Oct. 21-25, following a more than 15,000 nautical-mile journey across the ocean.

After the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team's rotation to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, in August, the unit's equipment was taken to the port of"... Continue Reading

October 28, 2019

Toshiba Digital & Consulting Corporation (hereinafter TDX) and Spain’s Gestamp, the global leader in metal components for automobiles, have announced that they are cooperating in a project to bring advanced monitoring and analysis to the welding of vehicle chassis parts. By drawing on know-how from the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), and utilizing data from camera images"... Continue Reading

October 24, 2019

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced an agreement with Hyundai Mobis to launch a new lidar-based advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that integrates Velodyne lidar technology and Hyundai Mobis cognitive software. The Velodyne Velarray™-based system is designed specifically for ADAS in consumer vehicles. Hyundai Mobis is delighted to cooperate with Velodyne Lidar, one of the industry's most innovative lidar sensor providers, to launch a lidar system that is essential in high level autonomous driving, said Ko Youngsuk, Head of the Hyundai Mobis Strategy Planning division. The Velarray, utilizing Velodyne’s industry-leading sensing technology, meets the demanding requirements for ADAS applications...... Continue Reading