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  ZF presents new two-speed drive unit for electric cars

  18 July 2019 / 2 comments

  Most electric vehicles on sale today feature a one-speed transmission, or single reduction gear, that is linked to the electric motor. This setup is both simple and effective given the fact that e-motors are high-revving […]

   

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  Autonomous Driving Tech: Level 0 to Level 5 explained

  10 July 2019 / 17 comments

  There will come a time in the future when cars become fully self-sufficient, requiring absolutely no human intervention in the daily commute, be it on highways or urban settings. Imagine this: you’re sitting in a […]

   

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  Hyundai reveals its new CVVD valve control system

  4 July 2019 / 18 comments

  Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology, which will first be applied on the Smartstream G 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder T-GDi that is available for the latest Sonata. Future […]

   

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  All new EVs in Europe must now add fake engine noise

  2 July 2019 / 14 comments

  A new regulation has been introduced for all new electric vehicles (EV) sold in Europe, one that is aimed at making it safer for road users, notably pedestrians. As of July 1, all new four-wheeled […]

   

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  Apple acquires autonomous shuttle firm – report

  28 June 2019 / 14 comments

  Tech giant Apple confirmed to Reuters that it has acquired self-driving shuttle company, Drive.ai as the former continues to scoop up autonomous vehicle expertise for the development of its own self-driving vehicles. Drive.ai had been […]

   

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  PLUS Malaysia announces partnership with Microsoft

  26 June 2019 / 11 comments

  Highway operator PLUS Malaysia announced its partnership with Microsoft Malaysia for the integration of the Azure cloud computing system into its highway toll network, for the highway operator to be able to support future technologies […]

   

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  Volkswagen tests Level 4 self-driving in Hamburg

  25 June 2019 / 3 comments

  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 driving in real-life […]

   

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  Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance to partner Waymo

  21 June 2019 / 0 comments

  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 expand all parties’ […]

   

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  UEM Edgenta, MHA, CIDB sign safer highways MoU; mechanised highway maintenance machines launched

  19 June 2019 / 11 comments

  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 and operations. “The […]

   

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  FIRST LOOK: 2019 Nissan X-Trail – Nissan Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto explored

  19 June 2019 / 19 comments

  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 look into the Nissan […]

   

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  Hyundai, Kia add Aurora autonomous tech investment

  17 June 2019 / 7 comments

  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 comprised of lidar, […]

   

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  BMW partners Shell, ParkEasy for Reserve+Shell Recharge bays – promo code for first 2,000 users

  12 June 2019 / 3 comments

  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 (available on iOS […]

   

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  Michelin Uptis airless tyre announced, debut by 2024

  11 June 2019 / 13 comments

  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 away with the […]

   

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  PLUS to monitor highways with drone tech – report

  31 May 2019 / 11 comments

  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 be capable of […]

   

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  BMW Operating System 7.0 gets its first OTA update

  29 May 2019 / 0 comments

  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 (where ConnectedDrive is […]

   

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