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  Bosch showcases Virtual Visor concept at CES 2020

  6 January 2020 / 6 comments

  Bosch has unveiled its innovation for the humble yet crucial sun visor, the Virtual Visor at this year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The conventional item is a solid object which […]

   

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  Volkswagen ID.3 production ongoing despite software issues, vehicles to be updated in storage – report

  24 December 2019 / 6 comments

  Volkswagen is pushing ahead with the production of its ID.3 fully electric vehicle despite ‘massive’ software problems, Manager Magazin reports. The hatchback EV has been in production at the facility in Zwickau, Germany from November, […]

   

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  IBM discovers cobalt-free battery that can outperform lithium-ion in cost, charging time and efficiency

  23 December 2019 / 8 comments

  International Business Machines (IBM) says it has developed a new battery with technology that doesn’t require the use of heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt, instead utilising materials extracted from seawater. The equally big […]

   

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  Toyota commercial vehicles to get advanced self-driving first, passenger cars need more time – report

  20 December 2019 / 2 comments

  Toyota plans to first deploy its advanced autonomous driving features in commercial vehicles before rolling them out in passenger cars meant for personal use. This is because it is easier to implement the technology in […]

   

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  BMW iX3 first model to get fifth-gen BMW eDrive tech – compact drive unit, 74 kWh battery, over 440 km range

  19 December 2019 / 0 comments

  The BMW iX3, which is due in 2020, will be the automaker’s first pure electric vehicle to get its fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. According to BMW, both the drive system and high-voltage battery feature state-of-the-art […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz reminisces headlamp tech, from candlelit carriages to Digital Light – to debut on EQS?

  13 December 2019 / 0 comments

  In celebration of headlights technology through the years, Mercedes-Benz has put out a simplified infograph detailing its milestones in vehicular lighting, dating back to 1886. Believe it or not, like horse-drawn carriages of its time, […]

   

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  BMW gets wireless Android Auto, ready by July 2020

  12 December 2019 / 5 comments

  At long last, BMW owners can finally enjoy wireless Android Auto in their vehicles, enabling access to a multitude of functionalities such as suggested destinations, upcoming appointments, as well as music and messaging apps. However, […]

   

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  Ford turns McDonald’s coffee waste into headlights

  5 December 2019 / 10 comments

  Many automakers are looking to incorporate sustainable materials in vehicle production, and Ford is not excluded from this. The company recently announced that it will collaborate with McDonald’s to use coffee beans in vehicle parts […]

   

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  Porsche reveals new software-based torque control system for EVs – drive through snow as if on rails!

  5 December 2019 / 4 comments

  Porsche Engineering has developed and begun testing a new torque control system for an all-wheel drive electric SUV that will apparently provide maximum stability and safety when driving, all without using additional sensors on board. […]

   

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  Petronas unveils new look for MyMesra website with MeVA; mobile app with voice command in mid-2020

  5 December 2019 / 0 comments

  Along with celebrations for its sixth Formula One Constructors’ title, Petronas unveiled a new look for its MyMesra website for consumers as well as for businesses. The revamp is part of the company’s work towards […]

   

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  Perodua, MARii developing first ever digital showroom

  25 November 2019 / 9 comments

  Perodua, together with the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), as well as Arus Jaya Automotive, have announced the development of the country’s first ever Digital Showroom, otherwise referred to as the Smart Sales […]

   

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  Digital key technology to improve with NFC, UWB tech

  13 November 2019 / 14 comments

  Some carmakers offer a “digital key” that allows owners to use a companion smartphone app to lock and unlock their cars, and even start the engine without needing a physical key. It’s certainly a convenient […]

   

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  Hyundai is working on active road noise control tech

  12 November 2019 / 3 comments

  In a bid to reduce cabin noise, Hyundai has announced that it is currently developing the world’s first Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system. An improvement from the company’s current Active Noise Control (ANC) […]

   

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  More Touch n’ Go payment options at PLUS highways

  12 November 2019 / 21 comments

  Touch n’ Go stakeholders PLUS Malaysia and CIMB have announced that the two parties have come to an agreement for providing additional payment options at PLUS highways across the country, the highway operator and the […]

   

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  Sunway smart parking system with plate recognition previewed – multiple e-wallet options, Q1 2020 roll-out

  30 October 2019 / 2 comments

  Sunway has introduced its smart parking system in a preview at Sunway Pyramid, which is the largest fully integrated license plate recognition system to embrace multiple e-wallet payment methods, according to the group, and aims […]

   

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