Category: Automotive

Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept

The PB18 e-tron draws on the styling lineage first established on the Audi Aicon concept revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, albeit with a more dramatic cab-forward silhouette. An extended cockpit incorporates tapered rear side windows and a large rear window that together hint at the look of a modern-day shooting brake. Key elements… Continue reading Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept

Honda further enhances capabilities of its ground-breaking NSX hybrid supercar

Dynamic handling performance improved by upgrades to chassis, new tyre specification & Sport Hybrid power unit tuning Exterior design refresh including addition of new Thermal Orange Pearlescent paint for sharper visual presence Order books now open Honda has announced a range of enhancements for the 2019 NSX, which will make the ground-breaking hybrid supercar even… Continue reading Honda further enhances capabilities of its ground-breaking NSX hybrid supercar

VW Gets Really Serious About Tech Acquisitions

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E-LECTRIC! JAGUAR CLASSIC WILL BUILD ZERO-EMISSIONS E-TYPES

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$3.2 Billion Autonomous Car Startup Zoox Suddenly Fired Its CEO and Won’t Explain Why

Tim Kentley-Klay has been ousted as CEO of high-profile self-driving car startup Zoox. Kentley-Klay was voted out by Zoox’s board, Bloomberg reported. He had no prior experience in cars or artificial intelligence before founding Zoox in 2014 with Jesse Levinson. Zoox has already started searching for a replacement for Tim Kentley-Klay, who cofounded the Silicon… Continue reading $3.2 Billion Autonomous Car Startup Zoox Suddenly Fired Its CEO and Won’t Explain Why

Scania resumes V8 engine production after supplier strike

Scania has started reducing its backlog of truck, industrial and marine engine orders built up after a delivery and order stop caused by a lengthy strike at one of the manufacturer’s main casting suppliers. “This is probably the worst disruption that has hit our company in many decades when it comes to supply disturbances,” said Scania Trucks SVP,… Continue reading Scania resumes V8 engine production after supplier strike

Carmera, the mapping startup for autonomous vehicles, raises $20 million

Autonomous vehicles need more than a brain to operate safely in a world filled with obstacles. They need maps. Or more specifically, self-driving vehicles need maps that constantly refresh and can deliver important information — like that sudden lane closure due to construction or a double-parked vehicle — so they can take the safest and… Continue reading Carmera, the mapping startup for autonomous vehicles, raises $20 million

THE SEARCH FOR SPEED ACCURACY AND PROFICIENCY

Subang Jaya, 21 August 2018 – The PROTON After Sales Service Competition 2018 (“the Competition”) is providing a networking platform for all after sales personnel around the country to exchange ideas and knowledge relating to their area of expertise.
“We want to provide a platform for our people to gather under one roof so they can get to know new friends from other outlets and share their knowledge. We believe that a comprehensive network amongst peers helps to enhance the technical know-how and problem-solving skills of any worker”, said Encik Azharuddin Abdullah, Director of After Sales Management PROTON.
“Our technicians and mechanics have an opportunity to showcase their skills and quality of work in handling customers’ cars. They may come from different regions to compete against one another, however, we also hope the competition brings them together to form their own peer support group.”

Reaching out to customers to enhance customer experience
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Ban diesel cars from cities, say half of UK drivers in poll

Air pollution Almost three-quarters of motorists also think toxic air in their area is damaging their health Sales of diesel vehicles are plummeting in the UK. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP More than half of UK motorists think diesel cars should be banned from urban areas due to air pollution concerns, according to a new opinion poll.… Continue reading Ban diesel cars from cities, say half of UK drivers in poll