News8th Nov 20171 min readUber to work with NASA on flying taxi management systems…News8th Nov 20171 min readUber to work with NASA on flying taxi management systems…
News8th Nov 20171 min readNapping driver leads Google to end level-three Autonomous development…Derek FungWaymo, autonomous vehicle technology division at Google, has admitted it stopped developing self-driving technology requiring human intervention a few years years ago. John Krafcik, Waymo's CEO, told Reuters and other outlets that five years ago, the division was developing assisted driving technology as a quick route to market. …
News8th Nov 20173 min readLuxury Car Tax gone by 2019: Mercedes-Benz…Alborz FallahMercedes-Benz Australia believes that the current framework for a free-trade agreement with the European Union (EU) will finally see the disbanding of the 33 per cent Luxury Car Tax (LCT), starting in 2019. Speaking to CarAdvice in Germany, brand’s Australian head of communication, David McCarthy, said there is a general belief that it's just a matter of time before the tax is nixed. …
News8th Nov 20171 min readVolkswagen Polo GTI R5 teased…News8th Nov 20171 min readVolkswagen Polo GTI R5 teased…
News8th Nov 20172 min readMercedes-AMG: GLC63 SUV could outsell C63…Alborz FallahMercedes-AMG Australia says the soon to arrive high-performance GLC63 S SUV could outsell the traditional brand favourite, the C63 S, as the market continues its trend towards SUVs and pickups. Speaking to CarAdvice at the international launch of the GLC63 S this week, the German brand’s senior manager of public relations, David McCarthy, admitted the GLC and GLC63 will likely outsell the C-Class equivalents in due time. …
News8th Nov 20172 min readRenault obstacle-avoidance technology "as good as professional test drivers"…Scott Collie
News7th Nov 20172 min readOpel to become Peugeot's electric R&D hub, expand into new markets - report…Derek Fung
News7th Nov 20172 min readFerrari threatens to leave Formula One over proposed engine changes…Derek FungFerrari and other Formula One manufacturers are unhappy with proposed changes to the racing series' engine rules, which are set to come into play from 2021. Sergio Marchionne, outspoken head of both Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler, has even threatened to withdraw the brand from competition if the proposed changes are pushed through in their current state. …
