News23rd Jul 20182 min readVibrations contributing to driver drowsiness - study…News23rd Jul 20182 min readVibrations contributing to driver drowsiness - study…
News19th Jul 20181 min readBridgestone to use autonomous cars for tyre testing…Scott CollieAutonomous cars are being put through their paces off the road and on public streets – even at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Now, the tyre development team at Bridgestone is looking to use the technology for road-noise testing in Japan from next year, in search of more precise and efficient tests. …
News12th Jul 20182 min readMini first to market with standard wireless CarPlay…James WongMini Australia has become the first manufacturer to offer wireless Apple CarPlay as standard in Australia, with the launch of the updated 2018 'LCI' Hatch and Convertible ranges. …
News5th Jul 20182 min readTesla Model 3 gets 'Summon' functionality…News5th Jul 20182 min readTesla Model 3 gets 'Summon' functionality…
News2nd Jul 20182 min readApple CarPlay, Android Auto less distracting than manufacturer systems - study…Scott CollieManufacturers are pouring countless hours (and dollars) into developing more advanced infotainment systems, as they race for technology leadership. While they're feature-packed and (sometimes) look very pretty, a study from the North American AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting in day-to-day driving. …
News22nd Jun 20181 min readVolvo XC90 to get Level 4 driverless tech in 2021 - report…James WongThe Volvo XC90 is set to get some serious autonomous driving technology early next decade, according to a new report out of the US. Speaking with The Car Connection, Volvo's senior vice president, Henrik Green, said the next-generation XC90 will be able to transport "sleeping passengers" to their destination on "limited roadways" – likely referring to highways and freeways. In emergency situations, the system wouldn't default to driver control either. …
