News26th Jun 20181 min read2013 Holden Volt recalled…News26th Jun 20181 min read2013 Holden Volt recalled…
News26th Jun 20182 min readAustralians distrustful of autonomous cars - study…Scott CollieMore than 58 per cent of Australians don't trust autonomous cars, and more than 17 per cent think robots can't match human driving skills – according to a study from a local law firm. The report from Smith's Lawyers, titled Seven Problems Self-Driving Cars Face, found 58.6 per cent of people said "no, I like to have control of my car at all times", while just 7.1 per cent agreed with the statement "yes, [autonomous cars are] the future" when asked "would you trust an autonomous car?" …
News26th Jun 20182 min read2019 Audi SQ8 spied without disguise…James WongThe upcoming Audi SQ8 has been spied completely devoid of camouflage, ahead of a likely official reveal later this year. Spotted in Europe, this white prototype looks pretty similar to standard Q8 variants, with the exception of the quad-tipped exhaust down the back. Behind the large alloy wheels we can also see brakes wearing the Audi Sport badge – another subtle hint at this vehicle's added performance potential. …
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News25th Jun 20182 min readVolkswagen going after Bonneville speed record…Scott CollieHot on the heels of its Pikes Peak triumph, Volkswagen has announced plans to take the BGC/C-class speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in August. It won't be using a Golf GTI for the attempt, and forget about the Arteon. The car chosen taking on the record run is – wait for it – a Jetta. You at the back, stop laughing! …
News25th Jun 20181 min read2014-18 Jeep Cherokee recalled…James WongFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for the 2014-2018 model-year Jeep Cherokee, over concerns a faulty Power Control Module (PCM) could make cruise control to lock or accelerate unexpectedly. The manufacturer reports the PCM's computer software is faulty, and could cause the "possible locking of speed or cause acceleration of the vehicle" when cruise control is activated. …
