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Thursday, 19 May 2016

BBC News

• Thailand suspends Uber motorcycle taxisThailand suspends motorcycle taxi-hailing services run by Uber and its regional rival Grab after claims the are clashing with registered transport companies.

The Guardian

• Mitsubishi president steps down over test-fixing scandalTetsuro Aikawa resigns as rival Suzuki says it has also found discrepancies in its fuel economy testingThe president of Mitsubishi Motors is to step down to take responsibility for the Japanese carmaker’s test-fixing scandal. Tetsuro Aikawa, who became the company’s president and chief operating officer in June 2014, has denied any personal involvement in the scandal – which involved 625,000 cars over 25 years – but has apologised to customers and shareholders. Continue reading...
• Google patents 'sticky' layer to protect pedestrians in self-driving car accidentsAdhesive technology on the front of a vehicle would aim to reduce the damage caused when a pedestrian hit by a car is flung into other vehicles or objectsGoogle has patented a new “sticky” technology to protect pedestrians if – or when – they get struck by the company’s self-driving cars.The patent, which was granted on 17 May, is for a sticky adhesive layer on the front end of a vehicle, which would aim to reduce the damage caused when a pedestrian hit by a car is flung into other vehicles or scenery. Continue reading...

Other Regional Press

• “Multihog” on mission to eliminate pot holesA new beast is being unleashed on the roads of Bedford to tackle the problem of pot holes.

Aviation Industry

• Flybe expands Avis Budget dealAirline’s customers can now book cars direct through its website