Valuable learnings from AFMA conference
The Australasian Fleet Conference and Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention Centre is well underway, with plenty on offer for those attending to engage with.
Uber targets Toronto for artificial intelligence hub
Toronto looks set to become Uber’s next artificial intelligence research hub as the company strives to develop self-driving cars.
Tesla posts bigger than expected loss
Tesla is reporting a US$330 million (NZ$478 million) loss for the first three months of the year ahead of the Model 3 sedan launch. That contrasts with predictions of a US$282 million (NZ$408 million) loss a year earlier, CNN reports.
Technology focus at Automobile Barcelona
International motor show Automobile Barcelona’s Connected Streets area will provide insights into the latest technological developments within the motoring sector, organisers say. It will focus on cars’ connectivity and autonomous systems, along with sustainable, intelligent and efficient mobility.
Diesel sales drop in Germany
The sale of diesel-powered vehicles in Germany dropped 19% in April as politicians debate imposing bans on diesel cars from certain areas or refitting older engines. The move comes as the country tries to tackle pollution, Reuters reports.
India to push EV sales
A radical plan to ensure every car sold in India will be powered by electricity by the year 2030, has been unveiled by the country’s government.
Classic car becomes a PHEV
Mitsubishi is putting a modern spin on its Model A car to celebrate its centenary. It has partnered with California-based West Coast Customs to recreate the vehicle on the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) platform.
Takata airbag injures Australian woman
An Australian woman has become the first local victim of a faulty Takata airbag. The Takata airbag in her Toyota RAV4 SUV was one of about 100 million worldwide to be recalled. Sixteen deaths have been reported worldwide.
Classics go under the hammer
Classic cars and motorcycles are up for auction in Perth. The likes of a 1918 Ford Model T, a 1962 Rover, and a 1930 Harley Davidson will be auctioned off by Pickles Auctions under instruction from leading finance companies and other vendors.
Hino reveals top dealerships
Hino Motor Sales Australia has recognised its best performing dealerships from 2016.