Mini sold some 66,000 vehicles in the United States last year, and despite being on American soil (in its current incarnation, anyway) for just 13 years, this market has quickly become its biggest. Those drawn to the brand are likely intrigued by, if not outright enamored of, its quirkiness. Mini likes to say that the company is "Not Normal," and … [Read more...]
A Mini mindset: how an automaker’s Connected platform could spark a seismic shift in infotainment expectations
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VSB wants money for seismic upgrades
January 16, 2013 by
The Vancouver School Board is asking the provincial government for 850 million dollars as part of its latest capital plan, to help make schools safer in the event of an earthquake. In a presentation to city council, school board officials say more than half of its buildings are more than 50 years old, many of which are at a high risk for earthquake … [Read more...]
Seismic upgrade approved for Granville Street bridge
December 21, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council has approved a 5-point-6 million dollar seismic upgrade of the Granville Bridge. Graham Construction and Engineering have the contract. A special council meeting the morning unanmously voted to award the contract a month early to that firm, giving the contractors more time to prepare for construction. The city says it will be … [Read more...]
