News19th Sep 20181 min read2019 Toyota Supra to offer 'drift mode'…News19th Sep 20181 min read2019 Toyota Supra to offer 'drift mode'…
News18th Sep 20182 min readGoogle's Android to underpin Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi infotainment…Scott Collie
News12th Sep 20181 min readLexus ES to debut digital exterior mirrors in Japan…Derek FungThe seventh-generation Lexus ES will be available with a new exterior camera system, which replaces the traditional set of wing mirrors. Vision from the cameras is displayed on 5.0-inch screens mounted at the base of the A-pillars. Whenever the driver uses the car's indicators or engages reverse "the system automatically enhances the corresponding area". …
News4th Sep 20182 min readApple reports first self-driving crash in California…Scott CollieAn Apple self-driving prototype has been rear-ended on a Silicon Valley expressway, revealing the technology company is still working on autonomous vehicles. According to a report by Automotive News, filings in a criminal case have confirmed Apple has at least 5000 employees working on its self-driving project. This latest prang seems to give credence to the idea the iPhone could be sold alongside a car, confirming the company moving forward with real-world tests. …
News27th Aug 20181 min readJapan enlists Toyota, Boeing, Uber to help develop flying cars…News27th Aug 20181 min readJapan enlists Toyota, Boeing, Uber to help develop flying cars…
News23rd Aug 20182 min readAutonomous buses 'already close to reality in transport users’ minds' - study…Scott CollieLa Trobe University has called for more consideration of autonomous vehicles in future infrastructure planning decisions, having concluded a 12-month self-driving bus trial on campus. More than 500 students and staff rode the 'Autonobus' during its year on the La Trobe Bundoora campus, before providing feedback about the experience. …
News21st Aug 20182 min readHolden announces $28 million for autonomy and EVs, 150 new jobs…Scott Collie
News14th Aug 20182 min readSemi-autonomous systems 'aren't robust substitutes for human drivers' - study…Scott CollieThe current crop of semi-autonomous driver assists aren't proper substitutes for hands-on attention, according to a new study from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the non-profit's research, current semi-autonomous systems like lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control displayed behaviours ranging from "the irksome, such as too-cautious braking, to the dangerous". …
