Mercedes-Benz Becomes First Carmaker to Receive US Approval for Turquoise Marker Lights for Automated Driving

Mercedes-Benz Becomes First Carmaker to Receive US Approval for Turquoise Marker Lights for Automated Driving

Such a solution with a special external lighting solution will be used to signal to other road users that the vehicle is operating in automated driving mode with “Drive Pilot” activated. German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has become the first carmaker in the world to receive US approval for special marker lights for automated driving in the … Read more

Latvian Vehicle License Plates to Feature National Emblem: Strengthening National Identity

Latvian Vehicle License Plates to Feature National Emblem: Strengthening National Identity

With the aim of strengthening Latvia’s image and promoting the sense of belonging to the country among vehicle owners, the president of the Auto Association, member of the Saeima Andris Kulbergs (AS) is preparing amendments to legal acts so that the national emblem of the state registration number plates of Latvian vehicles will be included. … Read more

Volkswagen Emden Factory Suspension and Supply Chain Issues Impacting Electric Car Production

Volkswagen Emden Factory Suspension and Supply Chain Issues Impacting Electric Car Production

Volkswagen has had problems with the supply of parts, so work at the Emden factory has already been suspended. According to the latest information, one of the factory’s conveyors could be idle until December 1, affecting the work rhythm of more than 1,000 people and electric models Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5, as well as Audi Q4 … Read more

AvtoVAZ’s Lada Grant Production and Impact of Sanctions: Latest Updates and Plans

AvtoVAZ’s Lada Grant Production and Impact of Sanctions: Latest Updates and Plans

AvtoVAZ could resume Lada Grant production without airbags. The manufacturer explains it with the high demand, the media talk about the impact of sanctions. AvtoVAZ plans to add a version of the Lada Granta without airbags to its model range, Motor.ru writes. The manufacturer’s representative emphasizes that full-featured versions of the Grant are also available … Read more

Stay Vigilant on the Road: The Risks of Collisions with Wildlife for Electric Car Drivers

Stay Vigilant on the Road: The Risks of Collisions with Wildlife for Electric Car Drivers

As the weather gets cooler and darkness falls earlier, it’s important for drivers to be extra vigilant on the road as wildlife activity near the road increases. Every year, traffic accidents are registered on the roads of Latvia, where people have been injured or even killed when a car collided with an animal. Although electric … Read more

The Future of Transport and Logistics: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Trucks

The Future of Transport and Logistics: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Trucks

Even if you are not particularly interested in the current affairs of transport and logistics, you have most likely heard about the problems faced by carriers: ecological requirements are becoming more and more strict, cargo volumes are increasing, and there is a dramatic shortage of truck drivers. In recent years, not only strategists in this … Read more