Light technology focus form part of a continuing tradition at Mercedes-Benz: over 120 years of headlamp technology stand for ongoing progress in the interests of enhanced road safety and the introduction of innovations to benefit the company’s customers and other road users. “Enabling ideal visibility in all driving situations without dazzling other road users has …
Magna International announced that it is supplying two innovative, industry-first systems on the BMW i8 plug-in electric sports car: outside mirrors with hidden turn signals and SmartLatch™, an electronic side-door latch system. The design of the outside mirrors includes a hidden turn signal that is fully integrated so that the mirror housing and turn-signal lens …
The BMW i8 has introduced laser light technology recently, so did Audi. See below videos about this technology and comparison with LED one. Interviews with Stefan Weber, the project manager laserlight, with Dr. Abdelmalek Hanafi, the creator laserlight and Thomas Hausmann, the head of functions and predevelopment lighting. [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/70SWhAjFy0A” fs=”1″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″] [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/pKG8AT780uQ” fs=”1″ …
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Washing a car can be a chore – and a costly one at that. In response, Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again: [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/UwoGsCAKsxU” fs=”1″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″]
From the autumn of 2014, BMW will be the first manufacturer worldwide to offer a production vehicle equipped with headlamps featuring a completely new laser light concept. With this laser light technology, which was first presented at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show and that is similar to the one embedded in the Audi R-18 …
