Nissan accused of manipulating emissions tests by South Korean government May 16, 2016 The South Korean government has now accused Nissan of manipulating emissions tests for its Qashqai model. Nissan has denied any wrongdoing, but the government is planning to fine the car maker 330m won (£195,000) and sue the head of Nissan's Korean operation. The allegations come after a probe of 20 diesel car models by the environment ministry. Read [...]
Space tourism, driverless cars and drones set for Queen’s Speech lift off May 15, 2016 New plans for driverless cars on Britain's roads are to be announced in the Queen's speech this week, as are proposals for creating an ambitious UK-based space tourism industry by 2018 along with drone-friendly innovations. “Driverless cars and commercial space flight might seem like something science fiction, but the economic potential of the new technology is huge [...]
The UK is looking for people to test driverless cars May 13, 2016 Individuals are now able to register for the UK's first public driverless vehicle trials which are due to take place later this year. Successful applicants will be able to ride in a driverless car, and then asked about their views on the experience. The trials will take place in the UK smart mobility living lab [...]
EasyJet “Sneakairs”: Airline is testing smart shoes to help customers explore destinations May 13, 2016 No joke: EasyJet wants to launch "Sneakairs" – smart shoes – to help travellers explore cities. The airline has unveiled a prototype smart shoe with built-in technology that aims to help customers explore new cities with ease, so they can take in sites and surroundings. Read more: EasyJet is testing hybrid planes using hydrogen fuel [...]
The Office of Rail and Road has approved applications for services on East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh May 12, 2016 Applications from Virgin Trains East Coast and FirstGroup for new train services on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) between London and Edinburgh have been approved by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The watchdog said that the new services will benefit passengers travelling to a host of destinations including Newcastle and York. The news [...]
British cities and regions need to seize the opportunity provided by HS2, says think tank May 12, 2016 British cities and regions should seize the opportunity provided by HS2 to generate economic growth, according to a new report. The study by the Independent Transport Commission found that there could be social and economic benefits brought by HS2, and that British cities should jump on the once-in-a-generation public infrastructure investment project. The reviewed current [...]
Open data: London is streets ahead when it comes to helping commuters plan their journey – but we mustn’t become complacent May 12, 2016 Whether we’re trying to navigate around traffic jams or route closures, find the quickest way to a meeting or explore a new area of the city, many of us rely on technology to identify the best route to take. Transport and navigation apps have been allowed to flourish in London thanks to the availability of real-time and static [...]
Nissan to buy 34 per cent of Mitsubishi Motors May 12, 2016 Nissan is going to buy a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motors, news that sparked Mitsubishi shares to jump. However, Nissan shares fell over one per cent. Mitsubishi is currently trying to attract capital in the wake its admission that its employees falsified data on fuel economy tests in Japan, where both companies are [...]
Sadiq Khan makes one small step in the right direction May 12, 2016 At the start of the week Morning Wire asked – "will Sadiq Khan live up to his promise of being London’s most pro-business mayor?" The victorious Labour candidate may have set himself a tough target, but he has at least started on a positive note by dropping City Hall’s objection to expansion plans at City [...]
These are the strangest items Londoners have tried to take on planes in the last year, according to London City Airport May 11, 2016 Posh dog shampoo, furry handcuffs, a wooden meat hammer and snow globes: an unlikely bunch of items, but all products that passengers have tried to take onto flights as hand luggage in the past year. London City Airport has revealed its list of the 10 most unusual items confiscated at its security check-in, as well [...]