News4th Jun 20172 min readSubaru WRX STI Type RA set to debut June 8…News4th Jun 20172 min readSubaru WRX STI Type RA set to debut June 8…
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 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 readSkoda wants Mazda CX-3 rival…News2nd Jun 20172 min readSkoda wants Mazda CX-3 rival…
News2nd Jun 20172 min readOliver Heilmer to head Mini design, Stephenson nowhere to be seen…James WongThe BMW Group has announced Oliver Heilmer as the new head of design for the Mini brand, almost a year since his predecessor Anders Warming moved on. Heilmer is the current president of Designworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group - with design studios in California, Munich and Shanghai - and has been part of the group's design team for 17 years. Heilmer had also been responsible for the interior design of the BMW brand up until 2016. …
News2nd Jun 20172 min read2018 Jeep Compass will exorcise memories of the old model, brand boss says…Trent Nikolic
News2nd Jun 20173 min readKia Stinger: Australian equipment details revealed in leaked bulletin…Mike Stevens
News2nd Jun 20171 min read2017 Renault Megane hatch upgrades announced for Australia…James WongThe 2017 Renault Megane hatch has been bolstered with equipment and option upgrades this week, coinciding with the launch of the new sedan and wagon versions of the company's small car. Both the entry-level Life and mid-spec Zen variants are now available with the Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) package as a factory-fitted option ($700), which includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning and automatic high beam. …
