Apple hires ex-Tesla senior designer Andrew Kim
Tech giant Apple has hired former Tesla senior designer manager Andrew Kim, sparking speculations that Apple will once again attempt to build its own car. The timing of Kim’s hire also seems …
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Volvo’s next-gen Android-based Sensus system to debut in Polestar 2, third-gen XC90 to follow suit
The Polestar 2, Volvo's forthcoming Tesla Model 3 rival will be the first from the Swedish manufacturer to have the Android infotainment operating system embedded when it enters production in 2020, according …
Next BMW M4 to retain manual, AWD likely – Fröhlich
Commmonly deemed a defining feature of an enthusiast's car, the manual transmission will remain in BMW's line-up with the next-generation M4, said the automaker's head of board of development Klaus Fröhlich to …
BMW, Porsche present 450 kW FastCharge prototype – 100 km range in three minutes, 15 mins for full charge!
BMW Group has revealed that its FastCharge charging station prototype is now capable of providing an unprecedented ultra-fast charging capacity of 450 kW. The ultra-fast DC charging station - located in Jettingen-Scheppach, …
ZF showcases pre-crash exterior airbags – claims reduced occupant injury severity by up to 40%
Active and passive safety have typically been categorised separately, though automotive components maker ZF is likely to blur that line a little, with its development of external pre-crash airbags. These aim to …
Bosch to debut new concept EV shuttle at CES 2019
Bosch is set to debut a funky, futuristic driverless electric shuttle concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) in Las Vegas next month. It's quite a spectacle on its own - …
CES 2019: Honda to showcase cutting-edge car tech – connected car system, robotics, autonomous ATV!
Honda will be showcasing a variety of mobility, robotics, energy management, and connected concepts at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2019, which is set to kick off from January 8 to 11. …
Ford opens new Advanced Manufacturing Centre – to make 3D-printed parts for new Shelby Mustang GT500
Ford has announced that the next Shelby Mustang GT500, one that's due to debut next month at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, will be fitted with two 3D-printed brake parts. …
KLIMS18: 3M Malaysia showcases automotive solutions – window film, auto care, vehicle wraps
3M Malaysia is showcasing its range of automotive solutions at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS18) taking place at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, where the American company is exhibiting Scotchshield Crystalline …
HRE and GE create the first 3D-printed titanium wheel
HRE Wheels and GE Additive - via its Addworks division - have unveiled the world's first 3D-printed titanium wheel. The HRE3D+, as it's called, is a prototype made with an advanced titanium …
Kia, Hyundai announce solar charging roofs for future models – three system types, available after 2019
Kia and Hyundai have announced plans to implement solar charging technology on the roofs or hoods of selected vehicles. These include those powered by conventional internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid, and battery …
Efkon E-Tag – new SmartTag-compatible infra-red device with improved performance and reliability
With Touch n' Go' having discontinued sales of the long-running SmartTAG, Austrian electronic toll collection technology provider Efkon has now released its own-branded infra-red (IR) device, the E-Tag. This device will be …
Geely to develop 5G NR solutions for future models
With connected vehicles being a focal point for most automakers these days, Geely has announced efforts to enhance its existing 4G LTE network services while developing its 5G New Radio (5G NR) …
Ford patents smartphone-based steering tech – report
Ford was granted a patent in the United States for a new system called ‘Non-Autonomous Steering Modes’, which allows a vehicle to be controlled through the accelerometer and gyroscope in most smartphones. …
Honda Smart Intersection technology helps cars “see through buildings” to minimise chance of accidents
Urban congestion is only set to grow, and Honda has been developing a solution towards better communication between vehicles and the surrounding infrastructure. The company's Smart Intersection techonology uses vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, …
Infiniti Q60 Project Black S – updated aero and tech
More progress has been made with the Infiniti Project Black S since its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017. Now on display at the Paris Motor Show, the …
Toyota electric dual-mode vehicle patented – report
A patent filed by Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA) has been sighted by AutoGuide.com, one that has been applied for a flying 'helicopter car'. The patent is for a “dual …
EV fast charging to 80% in 12 minutes by 2020 – Audi
Audi's range of electric vehicles will be capable of fast charging to 80% in under 12 minutes, and this will be achievable by 2020, according to an Autocar report. The automaker's newly-launched …
ZF to invest US$14 billion in electric, autonomous tech
Automotive parts maker ZF Friedrichshafen is set to make a big push into electrification and autonomous drive, announcing plans to invest US$14 billion (RM57.99 billion) in the areas of e-mobility over the …
Porsche invests in augmented reality tech for HUDs
Perhaps one day, the display you see on your favourite driving simulation could actually be projected onto the windshield of a real car. Porsche and Hyundai, together with China Merchants Capital, JVCKenwood …
