Mazda Sports Concept – rotary SkyActiv-R confirmed!
Oh yes, folks, Mazda is bringing rotary engines back! It has just been confirmed in Tokyo that the Mazda Sports Concept that will be unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show this week will indeed […]
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New Honda 10-speed automatic transmission detailed
Honda has revealed a new 10-speed automatic transmission, to be used in its large-sized front-wheel drive vehicles. The brand stated in a presentation that the new gearbox aims to provide “brisk driving” and “low fuel […]
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Nissan Leaf Piloted Drive 1.0 – self-driving prototype
Nissan recently unveiled the first prototype of its autonomous technology, installed in the Nissan Leaf. Called Piloted Drive 1.0, it allows the car to overtake vehicles, change lanes and merge in and out of highways. […]
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Honda autonomous driving car to be ready by 2020
Honda has announced that it is currently developing a car with autonomous driving capabilities. Other Japanese carmakers that are also part of this pursuit include Toyota and Nissan, both of which aim to introduce their […]
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Volvo announces updates for existing models – highlights new T6 Drive-E AWD with 306 hp/400 Nm
Ever the busy Swedes, Volvo has announced a few new updates for its existing models, and on the top of that list this time around, is a brand’s new T6 Drive-E all-wheel drive powertrain option. […]
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Volvo teases “time machine” concept for Los Angeles
Today is Back to the Future Day and several carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Lexus, have paid homage to the iconic movie trilogy with a series of promotional videos. Volvo however, did not prepare something […]
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Yokohama announces new aerodynamic tyre tech
Yokohama Rubber has announced a groundbreaking advance in tyre aerodynamics technology, which it says could lead to the development of new tyres that will raise fuel efficiency as well as increase vehicle safety. The new […]
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VIDEO: Audi A4’s Matrix LED shines light on safety
Audi certainly are quite clever when it comes to marketing their vehicles in various campaigns, and here is another to add to their roster. This time, it takes place in the city of Brussels, Belgium, […]
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VIDEO: Ferrari F12tdf Virtual Short Wheelbase system
The latest creation to charge out of Maranello is the Ferrari F12tdf, a more extreme version of the F12berlinetta. It packs significant performance upgrades that includes additional power and improved vehicle handling dynamics. With 770 […]
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Honda considering expanding partnership with GM to develop EV, information and self-driving technologies
Two years ago, Honda and General Motors teamed up to develop a core system for fuel cell technologies. Both companies are planning to utilise the system in their own products by 2020. The Japanese brand […]
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Tesla Model S gets software version 7.0 update – enhances semi-autonomous driving capabilities
The Tesla Model S P85D was introduced a year ago and debuted the brand’s Autopilot feature, a semi-autonomous driving system that utilises cameras, radars and 360-degree ultrasonic sonar sensors to provide driverless features. Currently, all […]
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Jatco and Nissan develop a new CVT transmission
Transmission manufacturer Jatco has announced that it has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) together with its parent company, Nissan. Made for front-wheel drive compact vehicles with the aim of yielding better fuel economy, […]
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Unable to live up to standards – diesel emissions fiasco exposes current test cycle’s shortcomings
Volkswagen may be paying a heavy price for its diesel emissions scandal, but it turns out other car companies aren’t squeaky clean when it comes to applications involving oil burners, and it has nothing to […]
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BMW ConnectedDrive services now in Malaysia – Concierge, Remote and Emergency Call services
In conjunction with the launch of the new X1 earlier today, BMW Malaysia also took the opportunity to roll out its new suite of ConnectedDrive services for the country. As demonstrated by the video above, […]
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VIDEO: Toyota Highway Teammate self-driving tech
Toyota previously announced that it would be investing some US$50 million (RM216 million) into researching semi-autonomous driving tech. Japanese automaker Toyota is now giving us a small glimpse of its progress. The tech is called […]
