BMW i8 Mirrorless Camera technology shown at CES
At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW is showcasing a unique piece of innovation in the form of Mirrorless Camera tech for the BMW i8. Said technology is employed …
Nvidia Drive PX 2 – world’s first in-car artificial intelligence computer for future self-driving cars
At the ongoing 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Nvidia unveiled its sequel to the Drive PX in-car computer it debuted last year - the Drive PX 2. With the advent of self-driving …
BMW to show autonomous car developments in 2016
It seems BMW is ready to present its developments in the field of autonomous technology, Autocar reports. In conjunction with its 100th birthday which falls on March 7, 2016, the brand will …
Ford gets patent for electric unicycle using car wheel
Ford has been granted a US patent for, and we quote, a "Self-propelled unicycle engagable with vehicle". The patent application illustration shows the vehicle's rear wheel removed and installed on the unicycle, …
Toyota reveals new map generation tech for CES 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56RNDP3hD-8 Toyota will be previewing its latest high-precision map generation technology at the coming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2016. The new system is being developed by Toyota Central R&D Labs in …
VIDEO: Toyota Corolla Fielder hacked via smartphone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgoZsPeWTS4 An associate professor at the Hiroshima City University's Graduate School of Information Sciences has managed to hack into a 2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid and control certain functions of the car …
Jaguar plays waiting game with semi-autonomous cars
While semi-autonomous driving cars seem to be all the rage with major manufacturers, Jaguar prefers to take a step back and wait to see how the technology develops. It doesn't mean that …
Rinspeed Etos – BMW i8-based self-driving concept
Wacky concept car builder Rinspeed is at it again, this time showing its latest creation, the Rinspeed Etos, away from Switzerland for the first time – at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show …
Infiniti’s new 3.0 litre V6 twin-turbo promises much
Infiniti heads into 2016 with an all-new 3.0 litre V6 twin-turbo engine that aims to deliver performance together with efficiency. Drawing on Infiniti's decades of experience with V6 mills, the new engine …
Kia gets licence to test autonomous tech in Nevada
Having disclosed its autonomous driving technology and roadmap leading up to the year 2030, a new milestone has been achieved by Kia Motors. The Korean automaker has been granted a special licence …
Continental Intelligent Glass Control: auto window tint
At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which begins in Las Vegas on January 6, Continental will be showcasing an innovative automatic tint technology. The demo vehicle to be exhibited features “Intelligent …
ZF technology showcase – writing the future with TRW
It's been a big year for ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015 – the German transportation component manufacturer celebrated its 100th anniversary in September, a century to the day of its formation as …
Audi finds new roles for old hybrid traction batteries
Given that the high-voltage traction batteries in its modern hybrid and electric vehicles are typically designed for customer use for up to eight years (or 150,000 km), Audi believes that even beyond …
Kia working on partially-autonomous tech – to debut in future models by 2020 and a self-driving car by 2030
Latest to jump on the self-driving bandwagon is Kia. The company plans to have partially-autonomous technology in its cars by 2020, followed by a fully-autonomous vehicle by 2030. By 2018, a total …
Ford Mondeo Vignale to get Active Noise Control tech
Something that one can look forward to in the more refined Ford Mondeo Vignale, is Ford’s Active Noise Control technology. The brand claims that it works exactly like noise-cancelling headphones. Apart from …
Toyota tops up investment into Artificial Intelligence to USD$1 billion, establishes new institute in the US
Toyota has announced that it will be investing a further USD$1 billion (RM4.3 billion) on top of the initial USD$50 million (RM215 million). This, along with the establishment of the Toyota Research …
Audi 3D prints a miniature 1936 Auto Union Typ C
Audi Toolmaking, a division of the brand, has brought back a small piece of Grand Prix history through the use of a 3D printer. A 1:2 scale replica of the 1936 Auto …
Honda to limit diesel engine development – report
Honda is reportedly moving to limit its advances with diesel powertrains, following a diminishing demand for such engines in the North American and Chinese markets. According to CarAdvice, Honda Motor Company CEO …
Tokyo 2015: Nissan Teatro for Dayz – for digital natives
Another Nissan concept shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show is literally a mobile social media tool. The Teatro for Dayz concept EV is designed specifically for the “digital native generation.” The …
Tokyo 2015: Nissan IDS Concept – a self-driving EV
Nissan has unveiled an intelligent electric vehicle (EV), called the IDS Concept. The sleek hatchback is also an autonomous-driving car. A preview of the next-generation Leaf and Nissan's goal to have a …
