Audi A7 piloted driving concept now more human
Audi is bringing autonomous driving ever closer to reality – it has announced that it has updated its Audi A7 piloted driving concept to be more courteous to other road users. Nicknamed …
Chevrolet’s 10-spd gearbox faster than Porsche’s PDK
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be the first to receive the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic gearbox and it’s said to have faster shift times than Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. In tests …
Land Rover developing a smartphone, coming 2017
Land Rover will be working together with UK-based Bullitt Group to develop a new “bespoke” smartphone. The latter had previously teamed up with JCB and Caterpillar to produce smartphones in the past, …
Honda patenting variable cylinder displacement tech?
The automotive industry is trending towards cylinder deactivation to save fuel, but Honda appears to be going even further in that direction. AutoGuide reports that the Japanese carmaker is working on a …
Ford patents new fake engine noise tech to save fuel
Ford has patented a new tech, which will allow for artificially produced noise to make an engine sound like there are more cylinders at work. It’s not for “go-faster” purposes but to …
Porsche unveils new 550 hp twin-turbo V8 engine
Over at the 37th International Vienna Motor Symposium, Porsche has quietly brought in a new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine, Car and Driver reports. The engine on display will be making its …
Hyundai patents a steering wheel with touch controls
According United States Patent Application Publication documents, Hyundai has filed a patent for a steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Said steering wheel comes with two touch inputs and can be operated with …
Volkswagen debuts new 1.5 litre TSI EA211 evo with VTG turbo, Miller cycle, higher 12.5:1 ratio, 0W20 oil
Over at the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen is introducing the EA211 TSI evo engine, with the first model being a 1.5 litre TSI with two outputs - 128 hp and 147 …
Qoros Qamfree cam-less engine with Koenigsegg tech
In a new development, Koenigsegg subsidiary Freevalve AB has announced a new partnership with Chinese automaker Qoros Auto. The outcome of the partnership is continued development of Freevalve’s Pneumatic Hydraulic Electric Actuator …
Audi connected mobility concept premieres in Beijing
Audi’s connected mobility concept aims to tackle dense traffic and road restrictions. The concept car is developed at Audi Research & Development, Beijing, where it's also making a premiere at the 2016 …
VIDEO: Renault Espace Autonomous Drive debuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSyQGyjjTic Renault recently showcased its autonomous drive technologies in the Renault Espace to a select group of European policy makers, including 28 transport ministers from the European Union (EU), all of whom …
VIDEO: Opel Insignia’s ACC hyped by Liverpool boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYYjADQW3mU Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool FC boss and brand ambassador to Opel is seen in a new video that promotes the Opel Insignia’s adaptive cruise control (ACC) with automatic brake intervention. The campaign …
VIDEO: Ford Fusion steers itself in complete darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc15Ox8UzEw Ford has released a video which shows the Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle navigating on its own with no headlights on. The experiment was conducted at Ford Arizona Proving Ground. …
Google patents turn signal detector system for cars
With the continuous development of autonomous driving systems, companies are looking to ensure that their systems are as advanced and adaptive to situations as possible. Recently, Google filed patents on how to …
Wi-fi roads announced in the UK, trial-run in 2017
The UK government has just announced that it will be putting in £150 million (RM829 million) to develop “wi-fi roads.” The plan highlights a connected motorway and autonomous cars to be tested …
BYD claims it makes the world’s best electric cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUx9Fx9NsdY “If you aren’t first, you’re last.” While that quote may sound familiar, it’s what carmaker BYD is striving for, as explained in its corporate video. Released by BYD of Brazil, the …
VIDEO: 2017 Ford Fusion to feature Stop and Go tech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyot6vCIv60 The 2017 Ford Fusion (better known to us as the Ford Mondeo), will come with an additional Stop and Go function for the adaptive cruise control system. In a new video …
Techrules seeks supercar production base in Europe
Beijing-based Techrules is now looking to set up a production base in Europe. As a refresher, the company is responsible for the AT96 and GT96 turbine-recharging electric vehicle (TREV) supercar concepts, which …
Mazda files rotary engine patent in US – SkyActiv-R?
We may not have heard anything of Mazda's renewed venture into rotary engines since Hiroshima announced its intention to build a new Wankel-powered sports car at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. To …
BMW Connected North America, a personal mobility companion app debuts for iOS – iPhone, Apple Watch
A new app from BMW is now making a debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft Corporation’s developer conference. From today onwards, the first version named “BMW Connected North America” and powered by …
