Parking coupon system alternative to machines in PJ
There will now be an alternative to using machines for purchasing parking tickets in Petaling Jaya - a coupon parking system can also be used, according to the Petaling Jaya City Council, …
Toyota Safety Sense reduces rear-end crashes by 90%
Japanese automaker giant Toyota has announced plans to expand its adoption of safety support technologies to continue reducing the incidence of collisions, in particular rear-end collisions. The company has found that vehicles …
Michelin provides rubber knowhow for Etnies outsoles
Shoes and automotive rubber brands have had collaborations for a few years now - the popular adidas boost range of running shoes with Continental rubber, to name one - and it appears …
Audi A8 now comes with 3D sound for rear occupants
The new Audi A8 takes rear passenger audio quality to the next level with the introduction of 3D sound, developed with long-time audio equipment partner and hi-fi specialist Bang & Olufsen. The …
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive – CF wheels from 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RbJbh2PraI Woven carbon-fibre wheels are now available as an option on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive - itself a more lavishly equipped version of the 911 Turbo S. The optional wheel …
Mazda triple-charged engine patent seen – for MX-5?
Mazda not only has homogeneous charge compression ignition technology on the horizon for a debut next year, the Japanese manufacturer also has filed a patent application for a triple-charged engine, which was …
Continental unveils integrated wheel and brake for EVs
Automotive components maker Continental is bringing a strong focus on electric vehicles to the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show next month – in addition to its inductive wireless charging technology, it is also …
Toyota and Lexus to showcase next-gen automated driving features at 2020 Tokyo Olympics – report
As a top global sponsor of the Olympics, Toyota is set to showcase its next-generation automated driving features – set to appear in Toyota and Lexus models starting next year – at …
Continental to showcase inductive wireless charging for electric cars and bikes at Frankfurt 2017
Automotive components maker Continental has big ambitions to make the life of an electric vehicle driver easier – it will be showcasing its inductive wireless charging solution at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor …
Malaysia Automotive Institute Design Centre opens in Rawang – gov’t to subsidise 50% of usage charges
The Malaysia Automotive Institute has opened its design centre in Sungai Choh, Rawang, near the headquarters of Perodua, which it has partnered with in the centre's development. The aim of the design …
Tesla Model Y SUV to contain a lot less wiring: Musk
Advances made in the development of the Tesla Model 3 mean that the US-based electrical vehicle manufacturer can now use 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of wiring per vehicle, compared to approximately 10,000 …
Mazda SkyActiv-X petrol compression ignition engine, electric vehicle coming 2019; self-driving tech in 2020
Mazda has today announced its long-term vision for technical development, which looks ahead to the year 2030. "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030," as it is called, aims to use driving pleasure to help "solve …
Toyota Mobility Foundation to support five-year research for hydrogen energy
Established in 2014, the Toyota Mobility Foundation was setup to support mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. To that end, the foundation has launched a research program to drive development of …
Toyota stands by natural aspiration for its engines – Dynamic Force for V6 and V8 mills are in the works
Like just about everyone else in the automotive industry today, the Japanese giant is working on engine technology towards gaining fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and increase performance all at once. Unlike most …
Panasonic develops drowsiness detection technology
Drowsiness detection has already made its way into series production cars - the Volkswagen Passat and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, to name but two. Going a step further, Japanese electronics maker Panasonic has …
Waze finally arrives on Android Auto, in-car GPS app
Mobile navigation application Waze has now broadened its reach, extending into Android Auto-equipped cars, joining sister navigation app Google Maps. As of yesterday, the mobile navigation app can be used in a …
Toyota working on faster-charging solid-state batteries
Toyota is working on a new solid-state battery which promises to increase driving range and reduce charging times, according to Japanese daily Chunichi Shimbun. The Japanese automaker said it aims to commercialise …
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz premiere automated valet parking service – pilot project begins in Stuttgart
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz have premiered an automated valet parking system, which will allow drivers to automatically park their cars in assigned spots without having to monitor the vehicles’ movements. The driverless parking …
Porsche installs 350 kW chargers in Berlin, with liquid-cooled charging cables for 2019 Mission E
When you've a beast in the works, it pays to be able to feed it amply. Porsche has installed a host of 350 kW DC CCS combo chargers in Berlin, Germany, which …
EzCab app now gains panic button for emergencies
E-hailing provider EzCab has now added a panic button to its mobile app, which enables its riders to notify the police in the event of an emergency, according to a report last …
