Aston Martin DBX 'most important car' in brand's history
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The first-ever Aston Martin crossover, the upcoming DBX, is shaping as a make-or-break vehicle for the British brand.
Speaking with The Detroit Bureau, the brand's boss said the DBX "will probably become the most important car in our history, because it will become the car that transforms us as we try to address all parts of the high-luxury market".
Yamaha Sony SC-1 autonomous vehicle has no windows
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The SC-1 Sociable Cart has been unveiled with self-driving vehicle smarts from Yamaha and imaging technology from Sony.
There's seating for up to five people within the SC-1 Sociable Cart, which is 3135mm long, 1306mm wide and 1830mm tall. Powered by a DC motor, the SC-1 has a top speed of 19km/h.
The vehicle features exterior cameras, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors, as well as double wishbone suspension up front, four-wheel disc brakes, and a lithium-polymer battery pack.
BMW Australia has released pricing and specifications for the new-generation X6 'Sports Activity Coupe', with first deliveries to commence before the end of the year.
Three models will be available from launch, one diesel and two petrol, commanding between $4000 and $9000 more than the equivalent X5.
The Ford Bronco could be available with removable doors, as well as minimalist tubular doors.
Patent filings uncovered by AutoGuide show Ford is working on ways of incorporating side airbags into tubular doors (above) with the inflation mechanism mounted well away from the doors themselves.
Ford has also submitted a number of designs to improve side impact protection when the car's doors are removed completely.
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