News27th Apr 20182 min readBosch claims to cut diesel NOx emissions to a tenth of legal maximum…News27th Apr 20182 min readBosch claims to cut diesel NOx emissions to a tenth of legal maximum…
News24th Apr 20182 min read(Self) drivers wanted: Canberra autonomous test program seeking participants…Scott Collie
News23rd Apr 20181 min readJaguar Land Rover developing system to 'see around corners'…Scott CollieThe world's car manufacturers are racing to have their autonomous technology up and running at the moment, testing ingenious solutions to the potential problems facing self-driving vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is currently working on technology to let its robo-cars 'see around corners' thanks to a combination of automated, connected and mapping tech. …
News17th Apr 20182 min readBugatti Chiron: Round-the-clock monitoring allows 'customer concierge'…Scott Collie
News11th Apr 20181 min readDubai to trial digital number plates…Derek FungThe emirate of Dubai will begin testing "Tag 2 Connect" digital number plates from next month. Sultan Abdullah al-Marzouqi, head of vehicle licensing at Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has told the BBC the digital plates can inform emergency services if the vehicle they're attached to has been involved in an accident. …
News29th Mar 20181 min readMazda begins CarPlay, Android Auto rollout…News29th Mar 20181 min readMazda begins CarPlay, Android Auto rollout…
News27th Mar 20181 min readNissan Leaf battery-swap program headed to Japan…Scott CollieNissan has started a new program in Japan, allowing Leaf owners to exchange their old batteries for refurbished ones. The program, set to start in May this year, is designed to lower battery replacement costs, and help electric vehicles maintain their value on the used car market. Initially, you'll be able to fit a refurbished 24kWh battery for ¥300,000 ($3,650). The range will be expanded to include new 24kWh ($7950), 30kWh ($9780) and 40kWh ($10,020) options after launch. …
News21st Mar 20182 min readToyota suspends autonomous testing after Uber accident - report…Scott Collie
News5th Mar 20182 min read2019 Mazda EV to have rotary range extender - report…James WongMazda looks set to revive the rotary engine next year, in the form of an optional range extender for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV). In a new report by Dutch website, AutoRAI.nl, Martijn ten Brink, vice president of sales and customer service for Mazda's European division, said the company's new EV will debut sometime in 2019, and will be similar in size to the Mazda 3. …
