Connected taxis could soon be a reality in Japan thanks to a new partnership. Toyota Motor Corporation, KDDI Corporation, and the Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association (THTA), have begun testing data collection as part of a plan that would get the concept off the ground.
Tesla has recalled 53,000 Model S and Model X vehicles due to a brake fault. It affects vehicles assembled between February and October last year. The cars contain a small gear that could have been manufactured improperly by Tesla's supplier, the company says.
LDV electric vans could soon be on Australian roads as part of a new 12-month trial. The Chinese brand’s local importer, Ateco, is organising its new EV80 vans to be used by courier companies and possibly Australia Post.
Uber has launched a bid to push hundreds of its US-based drivers into electric vehicles (EVs) over the next two years. The company's subsidiary Xchange Leasing will purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and lease them to drivers in the Portland area, Time reports.
Drivers who slow down while using mobile phones could be at risk of increasing on-road conflicts, a new Queensland University of Technology study warns.
Ford has developed a cot that simulates a car journey at night. Max Motor Dreams includes the motion of the car, engine noise, and even the street lighting of those night‑time drives. It comes to life using a smartphone app.
Plugging into renewable energy sources is the top reason people consider before buying an electric vehicle, according to a new study.
The long-standing partnership between car manufacturer PSA Group and energy company Total has been renewed for another five years. It covers the Peugeot, Citroën and DS marques and four basic areas.
A courtroom stoush between Chinese carmaker Chery and European giant Mercedes-Benz could be on the cards. Mercedes-Benz recently announced plans for a line of electric cars to be called "EQ", with manufacturing to take place in Germany and China, Reuters reports.
Nissan Australia boss Richard Emery has labelled industry dealings with the government as “amateur hour”.