News4th Jun 20171 min readBMW will always have a steering wheel, despite market push for autonomy…News4th Jun 20171 min readBMW will always have a steering wheel, despite market push for autonomy…
News4th Jun 20172 min readVolvo S90: Chinese production for Australian market 'inevitable'…Derek Fung
News4th Jun 20172 min readSubaru WRX STI Type RA set to debut June 8…Mandy TurnerSubaru has released a teaser image of the WRX STI Type RA, ahead of its debut this week on June 8. The close-up photo shows a carbon-fibre roof, with a bonnet scoop in the background. To hype up the production car, Subaru has also released a video of the race-modified WRX STI Type RA NBR Special being tested at Silverstone, and in less-than-perfect conditions at the Nuerburgring Nordschleife. …
News3rd Jun 20172 min read2018 Toyota Camry to feature Linux-based infotainment system in the US…Derek FungThe next-generation Toyota Camry will be the first car, at least in the US, to feature an infotainment system based on the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) operating system. In a statement, Keiji Yamamoto, head of Toyota's Connected Company, said: "The flexibility of the AGL platform allows us to quickly roll out Toyota's infotainment system across our vehicle line-up, providing customers with greater connectivity and new functionalities at a pace that is more consistent with consumer technology.…
News3rd Jun 20172 min readWrangler Ute a huge opportunity for Jeep in Australia…News3rd Jun 20172 min readWrangler Ute a huge opportunity for Jeep in Australia…
News3rd Jun 20172 min readVolkswagen Caddy, Crafter, Transporter get standard AEB in UK, Australian upgrades coming…James WongVolkswagen has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard equipment on all its vans, which includes the Caddy, Crafter and Transporter. All vans in the German company's range will benefit from the fitment of front assist and city-speed emergency braking as standard equipment, beating competing brands like Mercedes-Benz. …
News2nd Jun 20172 min read2018 Jeep Compass will exorcise memories of the old model, brand boss says…Trent Nikolic
News2nd Jun 20172 min readQUT study finds multiple road signs not a distraction…James WongThe Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has revealed details of a new study, which argues that despite contention in the community, three signs on overhead gantries doesn't impact driver performance or safety. The firm's Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) division, claims the increasing complexity of road systems requires more information to be conveyed to drivers, often in a dynamic way. …
