Telsa’s tech that allows wireless updates to cars has left most of the industry in the dust. Analysts say the industry is playing catch-up to offer over-the-air updates (OTAs) to vehicle software as consumer demand ramps up for the cutting-edge service.
Five-star fleet safety policy will see one-third fewer vehicle fatalities in Australia by 2020, says ANCAP boss Nicholas Clarke. The prediction comes as Toyota’s popular Hilux maintained its rating, while boosting its level of pedestrian protection.
German prosecutors have set their sights on disgraced ex-Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn over his part in tricking vehicle emissions tests.
The NRMA says it’s surprised by the NSW government’s show of force against ride-sharing service Uber - before an industry review is complete.
A US car chase ended in tears overnight - for two car dealers. The pursuit of an SUV in in Walton Hills, Ohio, involved six police departments, speeds of 150km/h, code clashes and a big headache for two neighbouring car yards.
Freightliner has been given the green light for a cutting-edge self-driving truck. Those amazed, amused or simply concerned by Google’s cutesy little self-driving car have to admit, this is a much bigger deal.
7-Eleven deputy chairman Michael Smith is stepping down from the Automotive Holdings Group board. A spokesman for the group said his decision came before the widely-publicised scandal over underpaid workers at possibly two-thirds of the franchised convenience stores.
Electronics supply giant Bosch told Volkswagen that its emissions test-defeating software was illegal, according to German press. Bosch warned the company eight years ago about the dodgy diesel device, reported Bild am Sonntag.
Grand Final Eve? No thanks, says Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce boss Geoff Gwilym. He’s even urging members to send invoices for the day’s wages directly to the premier.
Suzuki, which holds a 1.5% stake in VW, is offloading its shareholding to Porsche. The shares will be transferred to the Porsche purse on Wednesday, local time. Suzuki became a shareholder in VW as part of a joint venture agreement around small, fuel efficient cars.