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Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.
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Will semi-autonomous vehicles prevent head-on collisions?
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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New semi-autonomous vehicle tech being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show is touted as preventing head-on collisions.
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Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Volvo to introduce Skype app in its 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to make calls and view upcoming meetings from their dashboard.
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Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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New technology in autonomous vehicles cuts rear-end car crashes by 43%, says Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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NZ gears up for a transport revolution as the first self-driving car prepares to take on Tauranga's roads.
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Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Uber and Volvo have bold plans to develop autonomous cars for their fleet, in a $411 million joint venture that will use AD and driverless tech.
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Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.
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Technology's latest victim: car keys
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Volvo ushers in the keyless era with smartphone app replacing traditional car keys, set to transform access and car sharing.
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Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.
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Apple puts iOS on your dashboard with Apple CarPlay...
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Apple and Volvo team up to bring iOS to drivers with Apple CarPlay, promising to transform the in-car experience.