Volkswagen tests Level 4 self-driving in Hamburg
A while ago, the research arm at Volkswagen Group began testing of its automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg, the first time the automaker has conducted testing of Level 4 autonomous …
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Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance to partner Waymo
Groupe Renault and Nissan have entered into an exclusive agreement with Waymo to explore all aspects of driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries, in France and Japan. This agreement aims to …
UEM Edgenta, MHA, CIDB sign safer highways MoU; mechanised highway maintenance machines launched
A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between UEM Edgenta, the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for improvement in the safety of expressway maintenance …
FIRST LOOK: 2019 Nissan X-Trail – Nissan Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto explored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFGNHBsvV2Q We've taken a pretty deep dive into the 2019 Nissan X-Trail facelift so far, with a spec-by-spec comparison, walk-around of the top three variants, a drag race as well as a …
Hyundai, Kia add Aurora autonomous tech investment
Hyundai and Kia have invested in autonomous driving technologies company, Aurora in order to expedite the development of self-driving vehicle technology, the Korean automaker announced. Aurora's autonomous driving system, Aurora Driver is …
BMW partners Shell, ParkEasy for Reserve+Shell Recharge bays – promo code for first 2,000 users
BMW Malaysia has partnered with Shell Malaysia and ParkEasy for the Reserve + Shell Recharge bays, today unveiled at Sunway Pyramid. The reserved lots can be booked via the ParkEasy mobile app …
Michelin Uptis airless tyre announced, debut by 2024
Tired of patching punctured tyres? Well, Michelin is close to solving that problem. Introducing the Michelin Uptis (short for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System), an airless mobility solution for passenger vehicles that does …
PLUS to monitor highways with drone tech – report
PLUS Malaysia will be deploying drones for the airborne monitoring of traffic situations on its highways for the coming festive season, Berita Harian reports. The high-technology drones outfitted with high-definition cameras will …
BMW Operating System 7.0 gets its first OTA update
Owners of BMWs running on Operating System 7.0 can now ensure that their vehicles' systems are kept up to date with the automaker's Remote Software Upgrade. the first upgrade for all markets …
Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle revealed
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its latest Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESF), which is another addition to a long line of concepts showcasing safety ideas that could potentially make its way to future production vehicles. …
Window film tint – is darker cooler and safer? How dark should you go? VLT, UV, IRR and TSER explained
It has been a week since the transport ministry announced new vehicle tinting guidelines, in which amendments were made to existing regulations filed under Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) …
Peugeot named most dependable brand in the UK – infotainment systems a big issue for most carmakers
As automakers compete with one another to pack in more and more features into their cars' infotainment systems, the outcome is that audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN) systems turn out to contribute half of 10 …
Tesla infotainment ranked first, BMW second – report
With the increasing reliance of drivers upon modern infotainment systems, the computerised systems are meant to improve convenience, though the most recent owner satisfaction survey conducted by Consumer Reports suggests that there's …
V8 engines have ‘tonnes of life’ left – JLR SVO director
In light of the ever-tightening emissions noose around the internal combustion engine, how much life does the much-loved V8 engine have left? Plenty, according to director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar …
Jaguar to avoid big touchscreens, says design chief
Chances are, you're probably reading this from a touchscreen, a technology that has become commonplace for urban folk at least. Automakers are heading that way with car interiors as well, among them …
Audi AI:ME debuts in Shanghai – built for megacities
Audi has unveiled the AI:ME at this year’s Auto Shanghai, which serves as a preview for an autonomous mobility concept for the megacities of the future. The AI:ME is the third vision …
European Commission push for Wi-Fi in-car tech rejected, support for 5G standard instead – report
European Union lawmakers have rejected a European Commission push for Wi-Fi-based technology in vehicles and are instead backing the alternative 5G data standard, Automotive News Europe reports. The EU is seeking to …
Google Maps incident reporting function now includes slowdown option for traffic jams in selected countries
Google Maps has recently improved its incident reporting function by allowing users to report slowdowns causing traffic jams, according to 9to5Google. Earlier this year, it was reported that Google Maps users were …
Ford, General Motors, Toyota collaborate with SAE Int’l to form Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC)
SAE International - together with automakers Ford, General Motors and Toyota - has announced that it is teaming up with the three automakers for the formation of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium …
Hyundai’s virtual cockpit gets two steering displays
Hyundai, in pursuit of making cars more "perfectly intuitive and user-friendly," has released a working prototype of its virtual cockpit, featuring two huge display screens instead of physical hard buttons. The idea …
