News8th Jan 20172 min readFord F-150 gets diesel for the first time…News8th Jan 20172 min readFord F-150 gets diesel for the first time…
News8th Jan 20172 min readMercedes-AMG to adopt new grille treatment to further differentiate sporty models from standard ones…Matt Campbell
News8th Jan 20172 min readNissan says tech companies will struggle to make cars…Alborz FallahThe constant rumours and public testing of cars by technology giants like Apple, Google and Uber has some wondering if traditional car companies will soon face an onslaught from the cash-rich industry. Those companies are keen to move into the automotive sector in unison with the revolution of autonomous and electric vehicles, but Nissan’s global CEO says tech companies will find it more difficult than they think. …
News8th Jan 20172 min readFord’s autonomous car that you can’t buy will be joined by one that you can… at some point…Matt Campbell The first Ford autonomous car due in 2021 will have no steering wheel, no pedals and will not be sold to the public. But the Blue Oval brand will make a car consumers can buy with the same level of autonomy at some point, it has been revealed. …
News7th Jan 20172 min readVictorian government announces 2017 road safety plan…News7th Jan 20172 min readVictorian government announces 2017 road safety plan…
News7th Jan 20172 min readITS Australia joins Melbourne Uni's 'urban laboratory': Pilot program to launch in April…James WongNational membership organisation, Intelligent Transport Systems Australia (ITS Australia), has voiced its support for the recently-announced 'urban laboratory' which will serve as a test bed for emerging technologies like connected vehicles, roadways, and public transport. …
News7th Jan 20172 min readHonda demonstrates self-balancing bike, improved voice recognition technology…Derek Fung
News7th Jan 20173 min readAutonomous cars may not crash, but they can’t stop other drivers crashing into you: Ford…Matt Campbell
News7th Jan 20172 min readMitsubishi Lancer production reported to end this year - UPDATE…Matt Campbell
News7th Jan 20175 min readNo pedals, no steering wheel, not for sale: Ford autonomous car in 2021 will be for fleets only…Matt CampbellThe headline says it all: Ford’s first fully autonomous car will not be sold to members of the public, and nor will it have a steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedals. The as-yet-unnamed future model is destined to be used as a fleet vehicle for ride hailing companies – similar to Lyft and Uber – but instead of a driver trying to find you, the car will bring itself to wherever you may be. …
