The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has called for further initiatives for government to improve the safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). This request follows the release of the Coroner’s report into the death of Myley Maxwell in New South Wales in 2016.
Volvo joins other car makers and service providers in a pan-European pilot project to share traffic safety data generated by cars and infrastructure.
Kia Motors announces Seltos as the name of its global compact SUV, due to launch this summer. The name comes from Greek mythology and the legend of Celtos, the son of Hercules, a brave and assertive spirit.
Polestar announces Andrew Lytheer as the new global head of public relations and communications, effective June 17, 2019. Lytheer brings expertise from previous roles in marketing, communications, engineering and information technology, and will report directly to chief executive officer Thomas Ingenlath.
Alfa Romeo Australia has announced a special release of its Giulietta model, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce S edition.
https://youtu.be/s7CzQdPFcRU Volvo Cars has teamed up with Varjo, a Finnish maker of augmented reality headsets, to create a mixed reality headset to wear whilst driving.
https://youtu.be/ZhFWWRHFuBo Jaguar Land Rover’s new steering wheel is designed to keep drivers’ eyes on the road, by using heat to inform drivers when to turn left or right.
HERE Technologies has joined the Uptane Alliance to work on highly-secure software updates for vehicles and other edge devices and infrastructure.
The Jaguar I-Pace has won best electric powertrain, best new engine and the 350 to 450PS category at the International Engine and Powertrain of the Year awards in Stuttgart.
Two new ranges of world-leading German vehicle parts have been introduced by Australia’s Burson Auto Parts. Burson now provides the Hella Pagid disc rotor and brake pad range along with Mann Filter oil, air, fuel and cabin filter range throughout its 181 national store network.