VIDEO: New Nissan Serena – how ProPILOT works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnke9JkPfUI Nissan has made quite a hoopla regarding the ProPILOT system in the new Nissan Serena – which is slated to go on sale in Japan in late August – billing it …
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Jaguar Land Rover rolling out 100-car fleet over next four years to develop connectivity, autonomous tech
Right after announcing its development of autonomous off-road technology, it has also emerged that Jaguar Land Rover will start testing self-driving technology, and will grow its test fleet to 100 units over …
Perodua Bezza engines – 1.0 litre 1KR-VE VVT-i, new 1.3 litre 1NR-VE Dual VVT-i, updated 4-speed auto
We've taken a look at the upcoming Perodua Bezza's pricing, specs and safety performance; now let's have a closer look at the engines and transmissions that will be offered on the second …
Jaguar Land Rover takes autonomous tech off-road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82-p9W7OFhc Nowadays, an electronic helping hand for control over a car isn't all that surprising, but Jaguar Land Rover takes it a step further - a natural step perhaps, given the origins …
Mazda announces SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics control tech – G-Vectoring Control debuts on Mazda 3 facelift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHHMslasq9g Alongside the facelifted Mazda 3, Mazda has also revealed its new range of vehicle motion control technologies, grouped under the SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics umbrella. These features are designed to enhance the driver's …
Volkswagen, LG to jointly develop connected car tech
Here in 2016, connectivity between everyday objects (also known as the internet of things, or IoT) – has become the big buzz word in technology – your lights, television, even your fridge …
Toyota adds child dummies to its THUMS 4 test lineup
Despite having announced that it had come up with a fifth-gen example of its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash test dummy software last year, Toyota's Version 4 series is …
Toyota to advance self-driving tech via AI in 5 years
Driver assistance systems appear set to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence developments in the next five years, according to Toyota in a Reuters report. The integration of AI aims to improve …
BMW i to shift focus towards autonomous driving?
BMW Vision Next 100 It appears that BMW i is moving towards the autonomous driving route, as part of a wider restructuring at Munich to focus its research and development activities towards …
Honda Clarity autonomous car showcased in Japan
At recent 2016 G7 Summit in Ise-Shima, Japan, which was held on May 26-27, Honda unveiled an automated drive version of its Clarity Fuel Cell (FCV). Previously, Honda had said that it …
Ford to use captured CO2 to develop foam and plastic for cars – first automaker to apply new biomaterials
Ford says it will be the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components that are developed from carbon dioxide. These are expected to be applied in Ford production …
Koenigsegg working on 400 hp 1.6 litre turbo engine
Christian von Koenigsegg, founder and CEO of Koenigsegg AB revealed in an interview with Carbuzz that the company is working together with Chinese automaker Qoros to develop a small displacement engine with …
Graphene-based nanolubricants a performance leap from current motor oils, Malaysian research team finds
Recent research has shown that adding nanoparticles to automotive lubricants significantly enhances some of these fluids' properties. These tests have revealed that the inclusion of such nanofluids - synthesised using carbon nanotubes …
Uber tests its self-driving Ford Fusion in Pittsburgh
Ride-sharing pioneer Uber has unveiled its latest car, an autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid (Mondeo), which comes from Uber’s Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is not to be confused with …
Hyundai developing an Ironman-inspired exoskeleton
Korean corporation Hyundai has developed a unique Ironman-inspired exoskeleton, according to Engadget. The “wearable robot” is an enhanced version of the H-Lex “wearable walking assistant” that was introduced by Hyundai last year. …
Volvo Car’s powertrain strategy by Lennart Stegland
Lennart Stegland (right) Prior to the introduction of the new Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E in Malaysia, which you can read about here, we were treated to an insightful presentation about Volvo Car’s …
Continental debuts steering wheel with swipe, gesture controls – “important step to automated driving”
Continental is currently developing a special steering wheel that supports swipes and hand gestures. Said steering wheel comprises two clear paddle-shift-like panels that are compatible with any control geometry and a “time-of-flight” …
Audi A7 piloted driving concept now more human
Audi is bringing autonomous driving ever closer to reality – it has announced that it has updated its Audi A7 piloted driving concept to be more courteous to other road users. Nicknamed …
Chevrolet’s 10-spd gearbox faster than Porsche’s PDK
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be the first to receive the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic gearbox and it’s said to have faster shift times than Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. In tests …
Land Rover developing a smartphone, coming 2017
Land Rover will be working together with UK-based Bullitt Group to develop a new “bespoke” smartphone. The latter had previously teamed up with JCB and Caterpillar to produce smartphones in the past, …
