Tag: Renault
Mobile games break rules on loot boxes, Renault revolution based on EVs you actually want
The most popular mobile games in the UK are being advertised without disclosing they contain loot boxes - random in-game purchases which critics say are "exploitative" and "foster addiction". The regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), says it bans and removes ads which fail to make the clear whether or not a game contains a…
Samsung Galaxy Ring helps you cook up AI meal plans, Apple to maximise iPhone display with ultra-thin bezels
As we get closer to the full launch of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, we're slowly learning more about its many talents – and some fresh rumors suggest these could include planning meals to improve your diet. According to the Korean site Chosun Biz (via GSMArena), Samsung plans to integrate the Galaxy Ring with its new Samsung Food app, launched in August 2023. …
Meta wants app stores to enforce age restrictions, Renault revives Twingo as budget EV
Meta has called for laws that would force app stores to get parental approval when a child downloads an app. The proposal would put app stores, like those run by Apple and Google, on the hook for implementing parental controls - rather than social media companies. Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, has faced criticism…
Renault Zoe E-Tech sets EV record – goes 475 miles on single charge
The Renault Zoe E-Tech has set a new record for electric vehicle driving by covering 475.4 miles on a single charge. Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity, broke the Renault Zoe 'hypermiling' record after its team drove the all-electric supermini for more than 24 hours at Thruxton Race Circuit. The original record of 351 miles…
Renault ‘lollipop’ measures air pollution to reduce idling
Renault has customised the traditional lollipop to monitor air quality levels during the school run in order to mark Clean Air Day (October 8th). Renault commissioned the custom lollipop as part of its ‘Be Mindful, Don’t Idle’ campaign to raise awareness of the impact of parents and guardians leaving their…
Automotive alliance partners with Google for in-car Android
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi sign global multi-year agreement with Google to equip vehicles with intelligent infotainment systems The Alliance will utilize Android, world’s most popular operating system, to offer customers a new array of services including Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store These services will be combined with Alliance Intelligent Cloud based…
Renault unveils EZ-Pro autonomous delivery vehicle at Hannover Motor Show
Groupe Renault brings last-mile delivery vision to life with Renault EZ-PRO, an autonomous delivery concept featuring shared customizable robo-pods EZ-PRO keeps a field-based human concierge for special deliveries and driverless robo-pod fleet management Highly modular robo-pods for flexible shipping With EZ-PRO consumers can choose precisely where, when and how to receive deliveries. Designed to contribute…
Driving the future – how we are on the brink of an EV revolution
Chris Price reports on new initiatives which will help kick-start the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, including Nissan’s partnership with Ovo which will reduce driving costs to virtually nothing Earlier this week I was lucky enough to be invited to Oslo as a guest of Nissan to attend its third Nissan Futures Conference. It was a…
Opinion: Does Nokia move pave way for car that drives itself?
I’ve wanted a car that drives itself ever since I first watched Knightrider. What child of the 1980s didn’t grow up hoping that by the time they turned 17 a real-life version of K.I.T.T. would be on the market. Well, this weekend I turn 30 and that hope is still not a reality some 13 years later…
