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, …
Honda patenting variable cylinder displacement tech?
The automotive industry is trending towards cylinder deactivation to save fuel, but Honda appears to be going even further in that direction. AutoGuide reports that the Japanese carmaker is working on a …
Ford patents new fake engine noise tech to save fuel
Ford has patented a new tech, which will allow for artificially produced noise to make an engine sound like there are more cylinders at work. It’s not for “go-faster” purposes but to …
Porsche unveils new 550 hp twin-turbo V8 engine
Over at the 37th International Vienna Motor Symposium, Porsche has quietly brought in a new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine, Car and Driver reports. The engine on display will be making its …
Hyundai patents a steering wheel with touch controls
According United States Patent Application Publication documents, Hyundai has filed a patent for a steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Said steering wheel comes with two touch inputs and can be operated with …
Volkswagen debuts new 1.5 litre TSI EA211 evo with VTG turbo, Miller cycle, higher 12.5:1 ratio, 0W20 oil
Over at the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen is introducing the EA211 TSI evo engine, with the first model being a 1.5 litre TSI with two outputs - 128 hp and 147 …
Qoros Qamfree cam-less engine with Koenigsegg tech
In a new development, Koenigsegg subsidiary Freevalve AB has announced a new partnership with Chinese automaker Qoros Auto. The outcome of the partnership is continued development of Freevalve’s Pneumatic Hydraulic Electric Actuator …
Audi connected mobility concept premieres in Beijing
Audi’s connected mobility concept aims to tackle dense traffic and road restrictions. The concept car is developed at Audi Research & Development, Beijing, where it's also making a premiere at the 2016 …
VIDEO: Renault Espace Autonomous Drive debuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSyQGyjjTic Renault recently showcased its autonomous drive technologies in the Renault Espace to a select group of European policy makers, including 28 transport ministers from the European Union (EU), all of whom …
