Tag Archives: drivers

Škoda Auto’s ‘Offers’ In-Car App Expands to Eight Markets, Bringing Discounts and Convenience to Drivers

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has extended its ‘Offers’ in-car infotainment app to eight markets, offering over 100 discounted products and services accessible from the user’s vehicle. The app is compatible with Škoda vehicles equipped with the latest-generation Amundsen and Columbus … Read the full press release

ZF’s Innovative Heated Seat Belt Increases Range of Electric Vehicles in Cold Conditions

(PRESS RELEASE) ALFDORF, Germany, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF, a German car parts supplier and the world’s leading supplier of automotive cameras, has announced it developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles that aims to improve the energy … Read the full press release

Sports communication experts to apply linguistic lens to communication in the high-pressure context of Grand Prix racing

(PRESS RELEASE) COVENTRY, 9-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Warwick, a public research university founded in 1965 as part of a government initiative to expand higher education, has announced that sports communication researchers from the University of Warwick will be … Read the full press release

TomTom part of EU Data Task Force’s proof of concept to make roads in EU safer

TomTom part of EU Data Task Force’s proof of concept to make roads in EU safer

An Innovative Road Safety Initiative To Rely On Live Vehicle Data (PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 5-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — EU Data Task Force (DTF) and TomTom (TOM2), active in location technology services, will work together on a proof of concept to … Read the full press release

Co-op Insurance research reveals that young drivers often worry about dealing with mechanics

Two fifths of young drivers worry about the cost of repairs A fifth find it hard to talk to mechanics Co-op urging young drivers to not let nerves risk safety MANCHESTER, 23-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Co-op Insurance is encouraging young drivers to let … Read the full press release

Volvo Group starts a training programme for truck drivers in Morocco

GOTHENBURG, 11-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volvo Group is starting a training programme for truck drivers in Morocco. This is the second driver training school in Africa that the group is involved in. The aim of the schools is to increase … Read the full press release

STFC: Satsafe’s telematic technology will help senior drivers stay on the road safely for longer

SWINDON, 14-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Drivers over the age of 65 from across the UK are needed to take part in a new voluntary research project designed to help senior drivers stay on the road safely for longer. DVLA figures show … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG launches an innovative app for the global motorsport community

The expansion of Mercedes-AMG’s involvement in motorsport is also progressing at a digital level. During the first highlight of the season, the Dubai 24-hour race, the performance brand from Affalterbach is launching RACE Scout, an innovative app. The online platform, … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe: Drivers who consent to share their in-vehicle data with insurers will be able to enjoy a number of benefits

Drivers must be able to decide who can access their in-vehicle data and for what purposes BRUSSELS, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The right conditions must be created to allow drivers to share their in-vehicle data with any service provider they chose … Read the full press release

TomTom introduces Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras to drivers with the launch of new TomTom navigation devices

Four new TomTom GO devices introduced AMSTERDAM, 30-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) is introducing Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras[1] to drivers with the launch of new TomTom navigation devices. Lifetime World Maps allows people to drive with maps … Read the full press release

SAS Office Analytics to enhance young drivers car insurer ingenie’s pricing and marketing accuracy

3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAS, the leader in business analytics, has been selected by ingenie, the car insurer for young drivers, to enhance its use of telematics data and deliver behaviour-based pricing and marketing programmes to its customers. ingenie has selected SAS Office Analytics to analyse … Read the full press release

EC promotes the roll out of intelligent information services for road safety and transport efficiency

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of ‘intelligent information services’, such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can … Read the full press release