Alfa Romeo is developing autonomous driving technology for the Guilia, according to Alfa/Maserati boss, Harald Wester. This will be the first time the technology is offered on an Alfa Romeo model. Speaking at the launch of the new Guilia, Wester confirmed his brand’s intention to have a Guilia model equipped […]
Autonomous
Special Audi A7 showcases human-like auto pilot tech (video)
Audi has released a new clip promoting its latest strides in the field of autonomous driving, introducing its latest test car, “Jack”. The company claims that Jack can not only safely pilot you down the highway, but can also drive with consideration for other road users – like a human […]
Google signs deal with Fiat-Chrysler to co-develop autonomous tech
Tech-giant Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have confirmed a partnership that will soon see Google testing its self-driving technology with a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Google’s Self Driving Project will collaborate for the first time with a vehicle manufacturer since the introduction of the self-driving project in 2009, continuing its research […]
Maserati Levante to debut new ‘Highway Pilot’ autonomous tech
Maserati’s CEO has confirmed the Italian marque will too venture into the world of autonomous driving technologies, with Highway Pilot. Joining the likes of Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, and others coming, CEO Harald Weste took the stage to announce that Maserati is developing a new ‘highway pilot’ system, which, according to […]
Tesla 7.1.1 update announced for Australia, includes Summon auto parking
The next software update for the Tesla Model S has been announced for Australian customers, called the 7.1.1. It brings automatic parking technology which can be used from outside the car. Yes, you read correctly. The Tesla Model S is now able to park itself and you don’t even need […]
Apple & Google Car projects more advanced than expected: Daimler CEO
News from Reuters suggests Apple and Google’s autonomous vehicle projects might be further advanced than previously thought. The tip came from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche, after a recent trip to silicon Valley. Zetsche was on record saying to Welt am Sonntag of Germany: “Our impression was that these companies can […]
BMW i Vision Future Interaction concept debuts at CES
BMW has unveiled the i Vision Future Interaction concept at the CES event in Las Vegas. Based on the already futuristic i8, the car is painted a wild and funky orange, with a doorless layout evoking the seminal BMW Z1 of 1989. The centrepiece though, is the interior, where a […]
Volvo Concept 26 previews autonomous driving interior of the future
Volvo has unveiled an interesting interior design layout to go with its advancements in autonomous driving technologies. It’s called the Concept 26. Why Concept 26? Volvo says it relates to 26 minutes, which is apparently the average daily commute motorists make every day – obviously the data wasn’t recorded in […]