Video: Audi TTS climbs Pikes Peak with no driver
Remember the autonomous Audi TTS that was being filmed for a commercial when a camera helicopter crashed whilst ascending the famous Pikes Peak hillclimb course? Well, the footage has been released proving the car has made the climb. And look mum, no hands.
The Audi TTS uses two computers situated in the boot to calculate safety-related algo...
Audi TTS Pikes Peak commercial camera helicopter crashes
Audi was recently filming an autonomous Audi TTS climbing the famous Pikes Peak track for an upcoming advertising campaign when a camera helicopter lost control and crashed.
The severity of the crash is not clear but apparently the helicopter pilot is in hospital while three other occupants of the same helicopter were released from hospital...
Update: Lancia-Chrysler could merge within a year
Yesterday CarAdvice revealed that Lancia cars could be sold in Australia rebadged as Chryslers.
This morning Chrysler and Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has admitted that the two brands may have merged their product line-ups within 12 months.
“We could see the two converge as early as the end of the year,” he told UK automotive website Autoca...
Lancia back Down Under says CEO, Chrysler Australia tight-lipped
Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says Lancia cars will be sold in Australia badged as Chryslers, according to automotive industry journal GoAuto.
Mr Marchionne told GoAuto the global plan to expand the Chrysler range with Lancias and other Fiat Group vehicles included Australia.
“Yes, you will [see Lancias as Chryslers in Australia]. F...