Ford cuts 350 vehicle software jobs ‘to boost efficiency’
Ford Motor Co. is cutting nearly 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in its effort to improve efficiency. The 350 people work in the United States and Canada, but it is unclear how many are located at the company’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The affected employees, who made up about 5% of the connected-software team, were notified […]
Beaking news: Duck caught speeding in Switzerland
And finally… a duck, yes, a duck, has been caught speeding after triggering traffic cameras in the town of Köniz in central Switzerland. Local police said the mallard was snapped on radar images on 13 April clocking in at 52km/h (32 mph) in a 30km zone. Authorities said the duck was likely a repeat offender […]
WorldDAB Automotive 2025 puts Broadcast First
WorldDAB – the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio – will be showcasing how broadcast digital radio remains vital in-car, as its unique annual WorldDAB Automotive event comes to Madrid, Spain on 19 June. Broadcast First! is the theme for the 2025 edition, which offers unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals to gain valuable insights […]
Main Roads Western Australia and Kapsch test connected vehicle technology to increase road safety
Main Roads Western Australia and Kapsch TrafficCom have successfully conducted a trial of connected vehicle technology on roads in Western Australia. Tested on roads in Perth in early February, the trial successfully demonstrated that both the technologycalled C-ITS (Co-operative intelligent transport systems) and the road infrastructure of Western Australiaare ready for a wide-spread deployment of […]
A new HQ for Manchester highway maintenance firm
Manchester-based infrastructure provider, J Hopkins Contractors, is to acquire a new Greater Manchester HQ, following a £5.7m loan from OakNorth. Founded in 1973 by John and Maureen Hopkins, the Manchester-based firm has grown from a small family business into a leading name in civil engineering and highway maintenance . With a commitment to ethical practices […]
Bus Users UK releases online panel to drive change in transport accessibility
Bus Users UK is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with the release of ‘Access Unlocked’, an online panel featuring pioneers in accessibility from government, transport and the non-profit sector. Chaired by Claire Walters, Chief Executive of Bus Users UK, the panel included Robert Johnson, Head of Local Transport Accessibility at the DfT, Emma Vogelman, Head of Policy, […]
Q-Free and DARS to deploy roadside units to deliver traffic information to VWs
Q-Free have announced the upcoming deployment of a new Cooperative Intelligent Transport System (C-ITS) network in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city and an important crossroads for traffic transiting between several European countries. In collaboration with DARS d.d., Slovenia’s primary highway operator and Q-Free’s 30-year partner, Q-Free has customized a roadside unit and back office solution. This […]
UK gears up for busy ITS European Congress in Seville
The UK’s transport technology industry will again be taking centre stage at a major event next week, with a large exhibition stand at the Intelligent Transport Systems European Congress in Seville (19-21 May). The event, attended by more than 2,500 people, features the UK Pavilion, with 12 suppliers sharing the space to highlight the wide […]
