Warning – EV approaching
Electric vehicles are so quiet there’s been concern about their safety around pedestrians - especially the blind, and other vulnerable road users like cyclists.
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New rigs to enforce public order
Four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are now in active service with Victoria Police's public order response operation. The Operation Response Unit (ORU) vehicles are capable of getting large numbers of tactical response officers into a location more efficiently than regular marked passenger vehicles.
Volvo and NVIDIA to develop smarter vehicles
A highly advanced, artificial intelligence (AI) capable core computer is being developed for the next generation of Volvo cars. Volvo and leading AI computing firm NVIDIA are partnering to develop the computer based on NVIDIA’s Drive AGX Xavier technology.
Dealers making safety sales pitch
Regional dealerships are taking the vehicle safety message on board by putting crash-tested wrecks under showroom lights. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) says regional and rural dealers can play a critical role in selling safety to customers.
Motorclassica ready to rumble with American muscle
The most iconic muscle cars of the late 1960s and 1970s will be celebrated at the Motorclassica and International Concours d'Elegance on October 12-14.
Nissan dealers gearing for reborn Leaf
Nissan Australia is preparing its dealer network for the arrival of the Leaf EV by mid-2019.
Auto industry opens doors to red tape reduction
New South Wales dealers and the wider auto industry are welcoming reforms to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers.
Mack, Scania regain big-rig sales after tricky August
Kenworth, Volvo and Isuzu have filled the heavy duty truck sales podium in September. Leading the pack with 265 September sales, Kenworth sees a 22.2% windfall over last year. Taking silver is Volvo on 188 units and a 15.7% jump over September 2017, with Isuzu close behind on 173 units.
Electric SUVs feature in Paris motor show
Luxury electric SUVs are a main focus of the Paris motor show open to the public October 4-14. The Mercedes-Benz EQC SUV due in New Zealand and Australia next year will feature along with the Audi e-tron and others.
Electric economy model from Renault next year
A new “affordable” urban electric Renault K-ZE has been announced by Groupe Renault for 2019. It’s described as having an “SUV-inspired”`sporty design with a 250km (NEDC) range, although some overseas media predict it will have a real-world range closer to 190km.
