News1 day ago1 min readVolvo plans 25 per cent recycled plastics in cars by 2025…News1 day ago1 min readVolvo plans 25 per cent recycled plastics in cars by 2025…
News14th Jun 20181 min readFord testing 'autonomous' food delivery in Miami…Scott CollieFord has teamed up with Postmates to test a self-driving food truck in Miami, in an attempt to better understand how people interact with unmanned delivery vehicles. When we say unmanned, we mean vehicles that appear unmanned. Ford is already running a number of trials with autonomous cars, but this is aimed at better understanding how people actually deal with the car once it's arrived with their food. …
News13th Jun 20182 min readStandard AEB inclusion up tenfold since 2015 in Australia - study…Scott Collie
News12th Jun 20183 min readTesla Autopilot: Elon Musk promises 'full self-driving features' by August…Scott CollieElon Musk has taken to Twitter promising some 'full self-driving features' will be rolled out as part of an August update for Tesla's Autopilot driver assist system. At the moment, Autopilot is limited to Level 2 automation. Although stories about Tesla 'drivers' sleeping and sitting in the passenger seat – and, unfortunately, crashing while reliant on the system – abound, Autopilot is only meant to operate under constant driver supervision. …
News7th Jun 20182 min readOpel Insignia gets infotainment upgrade, not confirmed for Commodore…News7th Jun 20182 min readOpel Insignia gets infotainment upgrade, not confirmed for Commodore…
News4th Jun 20181 min readApple CarPlay to support Google Maps navigation…Derek FungWith the launch of iOS 12, the operating system behind the iPhone later this year, Apple users will soon be able to use Google Maps and other third-party navigation apps via the infotainment system of compatible cars. The announcement was made as part of today's keynote speech at Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Diego, California. …
News29th May 20182 min readCalifornia begins digital number plate trial…Derek FungDrivers in California can now opt to have digital number plates fitted to their vehicles, but take up is expected to be low. According to the Sacramento Bee, the new digital plates will cost a pretty penny: the initial purchase price is US$699 ($925) excluding fitting, and there's also a US$7 ($9.30) per month fee. …
News29th May 20182 min readAudi: Solid-state batteries to offer ‘real progress’ on electric supercars…Alborz Fallah
