Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will offer rewards of as much as $1500 to ethical hackers who tell the auto maker about data security weaknesses in its vehicles. The announcement comes a year after the car maker had a Jeep hacked remotely.
Federal investigators looking into electric car maker Tesla Motors' Autopilot system after a fatal crash in Florida are zeroing in on the limitations of the system and how it reacts when obstacles cross its path.
The mobile operating systems featured on car dashboards in the form of Apple Car Play and Android Auto have made heads turn over the last few years.
Australasian New Car Assessment Programme testing now covers 93% of the market – with the awarding of five-star safety ratings to both the Suzuki Vitara and Kia Optima. Both models previously ranked as top-selling unrated models in their class.
Manheim Auctions has completed the purchase of the land and buildings at 144 Moorebank Ave, Moorebank, in order to cater for increased business demand.
Technologically advanced billboards that are able to identify the make and model of passing cars and use this information for targeted advertising are soon to be a feature in Japan.
Japan has become one of the first countries to allow automakers to sell cars equipped with cameras in lieu of conventional mirrors. The technology isn’t quite new; we’ve seen it on numerous concept cars over the past few years, including the Lamborghini Urus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-rGQxTzxWo Nissan recently organised a night-time race stunt in one of Europe’s quietest French villages. Footage was taken of four Nissan LEAF vehicles racing around backstreets at high speeds without waking anyone up.
Ateco boss Ric Hull has retired as managing director of Neville Crichton’s Australasian Ateco Group – with his replacement appointed from within. Roger Zagorski, who currently runs Ateco’s finance operation, is the new appointee. Hull will continue as a director of the automotive importer.
Nissan’s latest sustainability report shows a 22.4% reduction in CO2 levels compared to financial year 2005 at Nissan facilities.