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Toyota and PFN join forces to develop robots

Toyota Motor Corporation and Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) are partnering to research and develop Toyota’s Human Support Robot (HSR) robotics platform. Toyota and PFN intend to develop service robots capable of learning in typical living environments and executing a variety of tasks.

Hyundai appoints new chief operating officer

Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer, effective August 6. John Kett will report to HMCA chief executive JW Lee. Kett has 30 years of experience, both nationally and internationally, in the automotive industry.

BMW introduces 840i coupé and convertible

BMW Group Australia is introducing two additional variants to the BMW 8 Series Range. “Since its official release, the BMW 8 Series has surpassed sales expectations and received positive media attention.

Volvo XC40 win New Car of the Year

The Volvo XC40 has won the New Car of the Year title at the Motor Trader 2019 awards. Launched over a year ago, the XC40 continues to add awards to its collection in the premium compact SUV market. “The XC40 is a star turn.

Video: Electric Ford F-150 tows 10 train carriages

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXFHgoon7lg Who says electric vehicles can’t tow? The Ford Motor Company put its prototype all-electric F-150 ute to a towing test, hauling a 566.99 tonne set of double-decker rail freight carriages along a short stretch of track.

Medical AI technology will save lives

Volvo Cars is investing in two Israeli technology start-ups through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. UVeye and MDGo have headquarters in Tel Aviv, and developed their business with DRIVE, an ‘accelerator’ for young companies in the mobility sector.

Rolls-Royce models for photography series

Japanese, British and Singaporean photographers gathered in Tokyo for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge motor cars. The three Black Badge modes, Dawn, Wraith and Ghost Black Badge, were captured by three international photographers.