Sure enough, the University of New South Wales Solar Racing Team has its New Year’s resolutions ready. If fulfilled, 2015 will mark the arrival of its revolutionary solar electric car in regular Australian traffic. On December 1, the student-staffed Sydney organisation launched an online crowdfunding campaign to sponsor the rebuilding […]
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BMW to preview Remote Valet Parking technology at CES event
BMW says it is one step closer to the possibility of collision-free driving and technology that will allow you to arrive at your destination, while your car nips around the back to park itself. The company will unveil such technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January next year […]
Terrafugia Transition ‘flying car’ counts down to commercial release
If you think the most interesting object of the entire Harry Potter franchise is Mr. Weasley’s sky-roaming Ford Anglia 105E, and you already felt a pang of longing whilst merely reading that, the following words will be music – or sweet engine noise – to your ears. Here it comes: […]
Mercedes-Benz steps up autonomous vehicle technology
Mercedes-Benz has showcased some new features and technology which are set to revolutionise vehicle interiors and help make driving even more relaxed in the future via autonomous systems. Specifically, Mercedes has showcased new seating arrangements that are now possible with autonomous cars, which look more like a lounge room than […]
Keyless entry systems an increasing threat to hacking and theft
Keyless entry technology used in countless new cars has come under fire recently following a large spike in hacking and re-programming key-fob-related break-ins and thefts. The problem has reached a boiling point in the UK, with much higher premiums being charged and some insurers declining to insure new model Range Rovers […]
Anti-terrorism truck stopper demonstration, with slow-motion
Anti-terrorism campaigns are sweeping Australia at the moment, with special police units conducting various raids across the east coast of the country. As part of counter-terrorism in America, the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) has come up with a barrier to shield against a speeding truck. The project was put together […]
Volvo builds AstaZero; world’s first realistic proving ground
You’ve probably heard of proving grounds in the form of circuit-style test tracks and high-speed rings. Volvo’s idea of a proving ground is a little bit different. Introducing, AstaZero. AstaZero is the world’s first full-scale proving ground that has been set up purely to test traffic safety scenarios and accident-mitigating […]
Ford SYNC2 to debut this year, with 2015 Falcon?
Ford Australia has announced its new user interface system, called SYNC2, will debut later this year. The technology is expected to make its first appearance in the 2015 FG X Falcon and Territory, arriving in November. The SYNC interface is Ford’s concept for in-car connectivity and user interaction. It’s been […]