Nissan hires 300 more to develop connected car technology
Nissan-Renault hopes to lead in connected vehicles, electric cars and self-driving vehicles, which are increasingly becoming vital automotive technologies.
New approach to ‘distracted driver’ problem
“We are not going to turn back time and stop people behaving this way (using cell phones while driving) so instead we should look at how we can use technology to make mobile-phone technology safer while on the road." This is the opinion of Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios author of a ground-breaking review that looks at how to make phone use by drivers safer.
Tesla officially asked to remove ‘autopilot’ in ads
Berlin has officially asked electric automaker Tesla to stop advertising its cars as ‘autopilot’. This follows authorities warning Tesla owners that the feature is merely there for assistance and assuredly not as a full self-drive feature.
Chinese car sales gets counterbalance blast
Car sales in China soared 29% in September - the biggest gain since January 2013 - on the back of government tax breaks and dealer discounts.
Caltex optimises core business plan for longer term
Over the short term reduced fuel consumption, and in the longer term EVs and autonomous vehicles, will impact Caltex, says its chairman Greig Gailey.
Bitcoin as payment for cars in Japan
A new fast, cheap, virtual and private way to pay for cars is increasingly coming to the fore – bitcoin. And even though some find it questionable, it is unarguably gaining increasing acceptance.
Honda partnership creates first 3D printed car for deliveries
Honda and Kabuku partnered to 3D print a very small delivery vehicle for Japanese confectionery specialist Toshimaya.
Dealers take cake with last batch Ford Falcons
A Ford Falcon V8 sedan enthusiast is paying a whopping extra $30,000 for the sedan following the last batch leaving the production line.
German carmakers capitalise on 5G wireless communications
Audi, BMW, and Daimler have launched an alliance with mobile telecoms network equipment firms to create the 5G Automotive Association.
Auction of cars used by pontiff for charity
Three identical cars that Pope Francis used are being auctioned online to fund support for Syrian refugees and Polish people in need.