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  Can advanced technologies really help curb highway congestion?

  Few things can ruin your day like a big traffic jam. The problem is, most experts say such heavy congestion found daily on your favorite highway, is only going to get worse.

  By Michael Cooney | 21 April, 2012 01:32

  Tags: cars, Configuration / maintenance, congestion, Data Center, DOT, government, hardware systems, industry verticals, Intel, Intelligent Transportation Systems, networking, software, wireless

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  Nissan car brakes automatically to avoid collisions

  A new safety system developed by Nissan ties together a car-mounted radar and computer to reduce the risk of collisions.

  By Martyn Williams | 29 July, 2010 04:36

  Tags: Automotive, cars, industry verticals, Nissan Motor

• Car hackers can kill brakes, engine, and more

  University researchers have taken a close look at the computer systems used to run today's cars and discovered new ways to hack into them, sometimes with frightening results.

  By Robert McMillan | 14 May, 2010 16:09

  Tags: cars, security

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  Microsoft, Ford team on electric car software

  Microsoft will expand its Hohm consumer energy management software to work with Ford Motor Company electric cars, the two companies announced Wednesday.

  By Joab Jackson | 01 April, 2010 06:49

  Tags: cars, electric cars, Ford, Microsoft

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  Nissan packs latest auto-tech into new Skyline

  Nissan's latest Skyline Crossover went on sale Monday in Japan packed with some of the company's most advanced automotive electronics technology. The sensors and computer systems in the car should make driving safer and parking easier.

  By Martyn Williams | 14 July, 2009 04:04

  Tags: automotive IT, cars, nissan

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  Flying car takes to the skies ... and roads

  No longer a subject of science fiction, a car that can fly like a regular airplane, but then land, fold up its wings and drive away debuted in Boston Wednesday.

  By Nick Barber | 19 March, 2009 08:06

  Tags: cars, flying car, terrafugia

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  Look Ma, no keys!

  Cell phones and cars are unusual driving partners but a new phone from Sharp may actually become a driver's best friend.

  By Chiara Castañeda | 30 September, 2008 14:16

  Tags: cars, nissan, nttdocomo, sharp