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Aftermarket head units with Apple CarPlay compatibility are getting more and more popular, as car owners are looking to add such functionality in vehicles that did not originally come with the feature. …
Volkswagen plans to have most of its cars with the pWLAN (IEEE 802.11p) wireless connectivity standard by 2019. The system, which has been adopted by the automotive industry for non-proprietary, inter-vehicle communication …
Solar panels on cars may or may not conjure images of teardrop silhouettes on skinny wheels such as those on television programmes such as Beyond 2000, but electronics producer Panasonic is party …
The 2018 Lexus LS, which premiered in Geneva, is set to go on sale sometime in the third quarter. The Multi Stage Hybrid System in the LS 500h has already been fleshed …
The WannaCry ransomware virus has struck Honda's Sayama plant near Tokyo, causing the automaker to halt production for a day earlier this week after finding that its computer network had been attacked …
Last week, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook elaborated on the company's plans for the automotive sector. "We’re focusing on autonomous systems. It’s a core technology that we view as very important," …
Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world's largest automotive safety recall caused by the company's defective inflators, which saw …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H18-6PGCkLw Compared with compatriots Toyota, Honda and Nissan, Mazda hasn't had the sheer amounts of resource the others have had at their disposal for the development of their cars. With its early …
Autonomous driving technology developed by Honda will allow occupants of its vehicles to sleep while on the go by 2025, said Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo. Level four autonomous driving has been set …
Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming, D5-generation Audi A8 will feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and now we have a bit more information on how the electrified setup will assist …
The slightly clunky name is rather self-explanatory: Apple's latest feature for its iOS 11 mobile operating system intends to minimise distractions while its user is behind the wheel. As expected, the feature …
After a round of teasers, the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar project has been partially sighted - its underpinnings have been showcased just prior to this year's Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race. Project …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7To3dEsNsw With around 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque to corral, the F90-generation BMW M5 has its work cut out for it to put its considerable output to the road (or …
Touch 'n Go is taking a serious view of consumers' mounting concerns of an imposed surcharge for the use of of the cashless payment system at certain parking lots, according to a …
Malaysians love a good mobile app, and where navigation app Waze is concerned, we've been ranked as having the highest number of users in Southeast Asia. Despite also being ranked the best …
For a while now, engine downsizing appeared to be the way forward, particularly towards meeting emissions regulations. However, it is a trend that has peaked, according to Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess. …
French automaker group, PSA Groupe is in talks with transmission manufacturer Aisin for the building of transmissions at one of its own plants in France, according to a Reuters report. With Peugeot's …
It's been delayed from its initial end-2016 window, but Ford has finally updated 2016 model year vehicles in the United States fitted with the SYNC 3 infotainment system. The new version 2.2 …
With the advent of wireless charging for electric vehicles, telecommunications electronics maker Qualcomm has taken the technology a step further with the introduction of dynamic electric vehicle charging (DEVC), a setup which …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMMxmPfWVA We've heard of fast-charging technologies for electric vehicles before, such as Tesla's Supercharger network that is able to provide up to 273 km of range in 30 minutes. But how about …
