New Volvo XC90’s safety tech explained; due end-2014
The second-gen Volvo XC90 isn't due before the end of next year, but already Volvo has seen fit to tell us all about its impressive array of safety tech. But then again, …
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GM, Honda to collaborate on fuel cell technologies
General Motors and Honda have announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation technologies for fuel cell and hydrogen storage, aimed for 2020. An emphasis will be placed on refuelling infrastructure, …
Audi Matrix LED headlamps to debut on next A8
In much the same vein as Volvo's Active High Beam Control system, Audi's Matrix LED headlamps activate, deactivate or dim automatically at night, according to the situation. You'll see them first on …
Ford tests early warning Electronic Brake Light system
Ford has been field-testing a high-tech early warning 'brake light' system that can warn drivers following behind, even if they can't actually see the car right ahead (as when around a bend). …
Volvo pioneers autonomous self-parking car tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VL40Uyx2c4 Volvo Car Group has pioneered a working concept for an autonomous self-parking car. The new feature allows the car to find and park itself without the driver inside, while also interacting …
Common Module Family for Renault-Nissan Alliance
So the Volkswagen Group has its ultra-flexible MQB platform while PSA is just starting to use its equally modular EMP2 base. Mazda too isn’t far behind either with its SkyActiv-Chassis to call …
HondaLink apps make Asian debut in Thailand
The HondaLink smartphone app has made its Asian debut in Thailand, along with Honda Roadside Assistance and HondaLink Navigation. The apps are designed to enhance the Honda owner experience by making it …
Proton Tanjung Malim – we visit the Preve’s birthplace
I stand on an overhead bridge amidst flying sparks, watching a line of robotic arms viciously dart in and out of a queue of car bodyshells, looking like spider legs or octopus …
Nissan Juke gets revised 1.5 litre dCi diesel engine
The bold and funky Nissan Juke's 1.5 litre dCi engine has been updated to produce 260 Nm of torque (from 240 Nm) at 1,750 rpm, return 4.2 litres of diesel per 100 …
2014 Jaguar XF gets new 2.2 ECO2 turbodiesel engine
Model year 2014 Jaguar XF will get an updated version of the base 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine in the current range. The new ECO2 engine runs cleaner while using less fuel, but …
Mercedes S-Class evolution – past, present and future
No we’re not talking about a Mitsubishi-style rally-special S-Class Evo here, rather simply the evolution of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model over the years. This cool pictorial Mercedes posted on its Facebook page chronicles …
International Engine of the Year Awards 2013 winners
Ford’s 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost has been named the International Engine of the Year 2013 and best Sub-1 litre titles, repeating its wins in last year’s awards. The judging committee has …
All-electric Audi R8 e-tron not production-feasible yet
First it giveth, then it taketh away. Just as the A3 Sportback e-tron’s production plans emerged, the Audi R8 e-tron has officially been classified as a stillborn. Autocar UK reports that Audi …
Next Mazda2 to get CX-5 platform, four-year life cycle?
The current Mazda2 has been around since 2007 and a replacement should already be in an advanced state of development. No surprises there, but just-auto has published a report claiming that Mazda’s …
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron enters production late 2013
It has been confirmed that the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron will reach volume production before the end of this year, becoming the first premium compact vehicle with plug-in hybrid technology. It joins …
Clarion Smart Access now with Google voice search
It can be very impressive for a car's driver to be able to give it commands using his voice ala Siri, like you can do with certain cars in Malaysia like those …
New 918 to out-corner LaFerrari and P1, says Porsche
The battle of the hypercars has begun, even before any of the three contenders start production. Porsche fired the first salvo, claiming that its upcoming 918 Spyder will be faster than the …
Volvo’s all-new VEA engine family starts production
The production process of Volvo’s revolutionary VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) engine family has commenced in the company’s newly updated engine plant in Skövde, Sweden. Together with the upcoming SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) …
Volkswagen Design Vision GTI engine in fact a VR6?
Judging by "the configuration of the intake and exhaust systems," the Wörthersee-debuting Volkswagen Design Vision GTI concept appears to use a VR6 instead of a V6 as announced, says Autocar UK. The …
BMW announces wide scale model upgrades for 2013
Either to stay in front or within contention, BMW updates its production models twice a year. We’re not talking about full facelifts (or LCI in BMW speak) here, but minor, often unannounced …
