GM plans new test track for autonomous driving

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VW participates in SeeReal

The Volkswagen Group participates in the AR company SeeReal. SeeReal in Dresden: Holotechnik-von-SeeReal. Source: VW The augmented reality technique will most likely carry its triumphal procession into the car. They use technology to warn about dangers, to project the way onto the street or to entertain the people in the car. Especially in the context… Continue reading VW participates in SeeReal

Zenuity with CERN

The joint venture of Volvo and Veoneer, Zenuity, cooperates with the European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN. Zenuity have to put up the other day, because the development of autonomous driving did not make the imaginary chronological development. This one has something else moved backwards, Zenuity logo. Source: AN Now, however, Zenuity has found a… Continue reading Zenuity with CERN

Singapore: Autonomous E-Shuttle officially launched

The Autonomous E-Shuttle on the offshore island Sentosa has officially started. Range of shuttles on Sentosa. Source: Dotlah.com Already before over a year The trial run of an autonomous e-shuttle on Singapore’s Sentosa Island has begun. Now the service is open to the public. Since the 26th of August and until the 15th of November… Continue reading Singapore: Autonomous E-Shuttle officially launched

Kia releases plug-in hybrid Ceed Sportswagon and Xceed

Kia has unveiled two frugal new petrol-electric additions to its range: the Xceed and Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The new models represent the first time Kia has electrified its family hatchback mainstay. They come at a time of increased popularity for the Ceed range, with Kia claiming a 40% increase in year-on-year sales in the first… Continue reading Kia releases plug-in hybrid Ceed Sportswagon and Xceed

Ian Callum revives Aston Martin Vanquish for debut project

“There are things on the car I’ve always wanted to fix,” he said. “Now I have the chance.”  One strong theme running through the whole car is a unique fabric and trim pattern that Ian Callum, a loyal Scot, calls his “abstract tartan”. It appears in the Vanquish in surprising places, such as air outlets… Continue reading Ian Callum revives Aston Martin Vanquish for debut project

Bugatti Chiron goes 304mph to set hypercar record

Bugatti’s decision to introduce the Chiron with a 261mph speed limiter left the question of what it was truly capable of. Now the company has revealed the spectacular answer, with a slightly modified car smashing both the production car speed record and the 300mph barrier. British sportscar veteran, Le Mans winner and official Bugatti tester, Andy… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron goes 304mph to set hypercar record

Ditch cars to meet climate targets, say MPs

People will have to get out of their cars if the UK is to meet its climate change targets, MPs say. The Science and Technology Select Committee says technology alone cannot solve the problem of greenhouse gas emissions from transport. It says the government cannot achieve sufficient emissions cuts by swapping existing vehicles for cleaner… Continue reading Ditch cars to meet climate targets, say MPs

Wales’ first electric bus to hit the road

Media playback is unsupported on your device Wales’ first electric bus will start work on the roads of Newport this week. Newport Transport has bought a former demonstration bus which will be the first in Wales to be used on a permanent basis. The city, along with Cardiff and Caerphilly, has won grant funding from… Continue reading Wales’ first electric bus to hit the road

Auto parts supplier: Continental is examining spin-off of the drive division and subsequent stock market placement

Continental The Group is considering eliminating Powertrain. (Photo: imago images / localpic) Düsseldorf The supplier Continental considering because of the uncertain economy Instead of a partial listing of its powertrain drive division, its complete spin-off with subsequent stock exchange listing. This review is in parallel with the ongoing preparations for a possible placement of the… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Continental is examining spin-off of the drive division and subsequent stock market placement