Uber crash fatality caused by software bug – report
Uber has determined that the incident between a pedestrian and an Uber vehicle undergoing autonomous driving trials which led to the death of Elaine Herzberg was due to a bug in its …
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2019 Volkswagen Touareg to feature Night Vision
Volkswagen continues its tease of features that will go into the all-new, 2019 Touareg, with the highlight of the SUV's Night Vision system. This comprises a thermal imaging camera to assist in …
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 with 48V mild hybrid confirmed; natural gas, mild hybrid diesel engines also introduced
Volkswagen confirmed at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium that the next-generation Mk8 Golf, expected to debut late next year, will be available with a 48-volt mild hybrid system for the first time. …
Tesla Autopilot chief engineer leaves for Intel – report
One more Tesla executive has left the electric car company, with the departure of Autopilot chief engineer Jim Keller to Intel, according to Bloomberg. Keller joined Tesla two years ago with a …
Uber still believes in autonomous vehicles – report
Ride-sharing company Uber believes that the prospects for autonomous vehicles are still positive despite a high-profile fatality involving one of its self-driving vehicles in Arizona, United States last month, according to a …
Grab, MDEC sign MoU for Malaysia City Brain Initiative – develop more efficient management of city traffic
Ride-sharing platform Grab has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for the development of the Malaysian City Brain initiative. The initiative was first announced in January …
Dubai to introduce digital vehicle license plate – report
Dubai's ongoing efforts to spearhead new transport initiatives will see the country adopt an entirely new license plate technology. In a trial beginning next month, several vehicles in Dubai will get a …
Continental ContiConnect digital tyre monitoring platform makes world debut in Malaysia
Automotive components supplier Continental has held the global launch for its ContiConnect digital tyre monitoring platform with a unique tyre sensor in Malaysia - our country was the venue of choice as …
Modern LED headlamps too bright for safety – RAC
Modern car headlamps can be too bright and can dazzle other road users as a result, according to RAC, an automotive body in the United Kingdom, as reported by The Telegraph. The …
Genesis Essentia Concept – EV, 0-96 km/h in 3.0 secs!
Genesis has unveiled the Essentia Concept at the ongoing New York International Auto Show. It's an all-electric, high-performance concept that embodies the “Athletic Elegance” design language, and the company says it sets …
Subaru to play the driverless car game the smart way – says other brands are rushing out immature systems
While many automakers continually push the envelope of autonomous driving, Subaru says it will play it the smart way and wait for the driverless technology to mature further before equipping it into …
3D-printed electric car to go on sale by 2019 – report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-X-rN2yXfs There have been 3D-printed automotive components, such as Bugatti Chiron brake calipers (albeit only in trial stages at the moment) and various components for the Koenigsegg One:1. Soon however, there will …
Mazda to develop 12-volt lithium-ion starter batteries
Mazda has announced that it is entering into a joint-venture project with Elity Power and Ube Industries to develop durable heat- and impact-resistant 12-volt lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. Meant as replacements for …
VW Group developing all-new premium EV platform – to be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche by 2022
Volkswagen is reportedly working on a new premium electric vehicle platform that will eventually be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche. According to Motor Trend, there will be three versions of the …
Mazda details 2018 product updates previewing next-generation technologies – CX-3 facelift coming soon
The updated 2018 Mazda CX-5 At a press event for ASEAN media last week, Mazda outlined its product update strategy for 2018, which will encompass the aspects of powertrain, safety, comfort and …
BMW introduces Digital Key for Samsung NFC phones
The touchscreen-equipped BMW Display Key may have gotten the ball rolling for smart keys in 2015, but Munich is late to the ultimate goal – turning your entire smartphone into an actual …
Porsche Mission E – better reproducible performance and unwaning top speed than the Tesla Model S?
The Porsche Mission E is a big deal for the famous Stuttgart automaker. The all electric vehicle will usher the company into a new era of car-making, and we already know that …
Porsche to invest RM29 billion in e-mobility, focuses development on plug-in hybrids and pure EVs
Porsche has announced that it will invest over six billion euro (RM29 billion) by 2022 to spearhead the development of its electro-mobility division. The decision to focus on plug-in hybrids and pure …
PLUS announces partnership with Boost e-wallet app
Highway concessionaire PLUS Malaysia has announced its partnership with mobile wallet app Boost, with the Ayer Keroh Rest and Service Area (RSA) (Southbound) the first in the highway's network to feature the …
Mazda’s SkyActiv-3 engine to be as clean as an EV?
Mazda is a big fan of bold claims, few of which it has yet to deliver. The Hiroshima-based automaker's groundbreaking SkyActiv-X engine hasn't even made it to production, but already there are …
