Apple CarPlay – new in-car OS unveiled in Geneva
Remember iOS in the Car? You might have been wondering what happened to it, nearly a year after it was announced at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June. Well, it's finally …
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Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror – camera, LCD, action!
Nissan has detailed its Smart Rearview Mirror ahead of the technology's debut at the Geneva show. The system involves an LCD monitor built into the rear-view mirror that provides rearward visibility courtesy …
Volvo V40 gets Drive-E engines and eight-speed auto
Already introduced on the S60, it’s now the Volvo V40’s turn to receive the company’s brand new line of Drive-E engines and Aisin-sourced eight-speed automatic gearbox. Offered in T5 and D4 forms, …
BMW’s new B48 2.0 litre four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine to produce up to 255 hp and 400 Nm
BMW showcased its next-generation 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo engine at the BMW EfficientDynamics Innovation Days this month. The new engine is codenamed the B48, while the earlier-unveiled three-cylinder engine is called the …
Kia to exhibit next-gen hybrid powertrain in Geneva
At next month's Geneva show, Kia is set to display a stand-alone exhibit of a new hybrid technology, developed by the brand's European R&D centre for use in future Kia models. In …
AdaptIVe – European carmakers collaborate on long-term automated driving research project
Over in Europe, a consortium of 29 partners has kicked off a research project called AdaptIVe (Automated Driving Applications & Technologies for Intelligent Vehicles), aimed at achieving breakthrough advances that will lead …
Nissan unveils new 1.5 litre race engine with 400 hp
Click to enlarge. Remember the Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype race car unveiled last year? Well, you’re not likely to forget the way it looks, surely. This is the engine that …
BMW i Remote App – now offering BMW i3 info through the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch
BMW has unveiled a research prototype of its BMW i Remote App for the Samsung Galaxy Gear at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The application, which made its debut …
Mazda SkyActiv 2 engines to be 30% more efficient
Now this is a bold claim. Mazda’s executive officer in charge of powertrain development, Mitsuo Hitomi, told Automotive News that its future SkyActiv 2 engine line-up will be 30% more efficient than …
Mercedes and Pebble team up for car-smartwatch
Mercedes has teamed up with Pebble to create a smartwatch that communicates with its cars. Showcased at the ongoing 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, the watch can communicate with Mercedes' Digital DriveStyle app …
Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept welcomes 2014
Kick-starting 2014 is this year’s first official design study, the Audi Sport Quattro laserlight concept car. It makes its public debut not at a car show – the first major motor show, …
Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG partnership signed
A technical partnership between Mercedes-AMG GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd has officially been signed. First announced in July this year, the agreement is now a …
VIDEO: BMW explains i8’s laser headlamp tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIPBKNwARac The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is the first mass-production car in the world to make use of laser technology in its headlamps. All lighting components on the BMW i8 …
Oerlikon Graziano unveils OGeco hybrid 6-speed AMT
An alternative to DCT is on the cards. Transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano has unveiled details of its new OGeco hybrid six-speed automated manual transmission, which it says will be more cost effective, …
Bosch eClutch takes over clutch work when needed
Bosch’s new eClutch system might just be the best thing for enthusiast drivers since sliced bread. The eClutch system is an electrically-operated clutch for manual cars, or ‘clutch by wire’ if you …
Malaysian drivers want parking space detection and auto parking systems in their cars, survey finds
Malaysian drivers want parking space detection and full automatic parking assist systems in their cars, a global survey by Accenture has found. They also want a system that, in an emergency, stops …
Volvo initiates pilot project for self-driving cars
Look ma, no hands! The day will yet come when you can read a book and chat away on the phone in a car without a care in the world. Volvo is …
Honda introduces three new VTEC TURBO engines
After a brief period of dabbling with a 2.3 litre turbocharged i-VTEC engine in the Acura RDX, Honda has now announced a new range of turbocharged engines under the brand name VTEC …
PureTech Turbo engine production line opened by PSA Peugeot Citroen, to serve C4 and 308 first
PSA Peugeot Citroen has officially opened the production line for its new EB Turbo PureTech engine at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. Series production is expected to begin in …
New Volvo Drive-E engine family debuts in Volvo S60
Volvo’s new engine family went into production at the company’s engine plant in Sweden earlier this year. The new engine family will help Volvo gain technical independence from companies like Ford, with …
