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  Panasonic pushing solar panel roofs for EVs, hybrids

  28 June 2017 / 5 comments

  Solar panels on cars may or may not conjure images of teardrop silhouettes on skinny wheels such as those on television programmes such as Beyond 2000, but electronics producer Panasonic is party to a renewed […]

   

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  2018 Lexus LS – flagship’s safety systems detailed

  28 June 2017 / 2 comments

  The 2018 Lexus LS, which premiered in Geneva, is set to go on sale sometime in the third quarter. The Multi Stage Hybrid System in the LS 500h has already been fleshed out, and now […]

   

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  Honda plant halted by WannaCry ransomware: report

  22 June 2017 / 4 comments

  The WannaCry ransomware virus has struck Honda’s Sayama plant near Tokyo, causing the automaker to halt production for a day earlier this week after finding that its computer network had been attacked by the virus, […]

   

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  Apple to focus on autonomous systems: CEO Cook

  19 June 2017 / 5 comments

  Last week, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook elaborated on the company’s plans for the automotive sector. “We’re focusing on autonomous systems. It’s a core technology that we view as very important,” Cook said in […]

   

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  Takata expected to file bankruptcy protection in Japan

  17 June 2017 / 12 comments

  Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world’s largest automotive safety recall caused by the company’s defective inflators, which saw the Japanese manufacturer […]

   

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  VIDEO: 50 years of Mazda rotary engine development

  9 June 2017 / 23 comments

  Compared with compatriots Toyota, Honda and Nissan, Mazda hasn’t had the sheer amounts of resource the others have had at their disposal for the development of their cars. With its early years of manufacture focused […]

   

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  Honda Level 4 autonomy – sleep on the move by 2025

  9 June 2017 / 6 comments

  Autonomous driving technology developed by Honda will allow occupants of its vehicles to sleep while on the go by 2025, said Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo. Level four autonomous driving has been set as Honda’s goal […]

   

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  2018 Audi A8 can coast with engine off at 160 km/h

  9 June 2017 / 8 comments

  Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming, D5-generation Audi A8 will feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and now we have a bit more information on how the electrified setup will assist in propelling the […]

   

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  Apple releases Do Not Disturb While Driving for iOS 11

  6 June 2017 / 3 comments

  The slightly clunky name is rather self-explanatory: Apple’s latest feature for its iOS 11 mobile operating system intends to minimise distractions while its user is behind the wheel. As expected, the feature displays a blank […]

   

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  Merc-AMG Project One drivetrain – four electric motors

  30 May 2017 / 6 comments

  After a round of teasers, the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar project has been partially sighted – its underpinnings have been showcased just prior to this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race. Project One is about […]

   

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  VIDEO: BMW M5 M xDrive all-wheel-drive explained

  29 May 2017 / 5 comments

  With around 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque to corral, the F90-generation BMW M5 has its work cut out for it to put its considerable output to the road (or track) effectively. Enter the […]

   

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  Touch ‘n Go opposed to parking lot surcharge – report

  29 May 2017 / 56 comments

  Touch ‘n Go is taking a serious view of consumers’ mounting concerns of an imposed surcharge for the use of of the cashless payment system at certain parking lots, according to a report by the […]

   

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  Shell and Waze launch Asia’s first accident area alerts

  25 May 2017 / 13 comments

  Malaysians love a good mobile app, and where navigation app Waze is concerned, we’ve been ranked as having the highest number of users in Southeast Asia. Despite also being ranked the best place in ASEAN […]

   

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  Engine downsizing trend to end soon – VW CEO Diess

  25 May 2017 / 14 comments

  For a while now, engine downsizing appeared to be the way forward, particularly towards meeting emissions regulations. However, it is a trend that has peaked, according to Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess. “The reduction in […]

   

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  PSA Groupe in talks to build Aisin gearboxes in France

  25 May 2017 / 0 comments

  French automaker group, PSA Groupe is in talks with transmission manufacturer Aisin for the building of transmissions at one of its own plants in France, according to a Reuters report. With Peugeot’s recent acquisition of […]

   

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