Some more details about the upcoming 2015 Volvo XC90 have been released, with the company claiming it will be one of the safest vehicles in the world when it launches next year. A number of world-first automotive safety technologies will debut on the next-gen large SUV, including automatic queue assist […]
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Majority of UK Drivers oppose ‘black boxes’ in cars
A recent survey by Motorpoint (a UK-based car supermarket) found that the EU’s plans to fit all new cars with ‘black boxes’ was opposed by 71.5% of drivers. The black boxes would be used to monitor individual’s speed, how hard they brake, as well as driving habits. The information would […]
Jaguar reveals Virtual Windscreen with ghost car laps (video)
Jaguar Land Rover is ramping up its safety technologies to compete with strong rivals from Germany and Japan. The latest system, called Virtual Windscreen, takes head-up display to an all-new level. The entire windscreen becomes the view for the head-up display system. It’s capable of showing information such as the […]
Jaguar Land Rover develops self-learning Smart Assistant (video)
Jaguar Land Rover is working on an interesting new self-learning system which will allow the vehicle to perform functions without the driver, so the driver can concentrate on driving. Called ‘Smart Assistant’, the ground-breaking technology hopes to minimise accidents caused by distractions. The technology adapts to the driver and learns […]
Jaguar Land Rover announces new Ingenium engine family
A new engine family from Jaguar Land Rover has been revealed, called Ingenium. The new engines will find their way in a range of the company’s future showroom models. Turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel units make up the family, with advanced turbochargers that improve low-end performance and pick-up, as well as help […]
Audi to introduce lightweight fibreglass-reinforced springs
Audi has announced it will be introducing new ‘lightweight suspension springs’ made of fibreglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) into an upper mid-size model before the end of the year. The newly-designed springs are the result of a collaboration between Audi and an Italian supplier. The innovative design sees a weight saving of […]
All-new Volvo XC90 gets world-class Bowers & Wilkins audio
Volvo has teamed up with renowned British audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins to provide a top-end stereo system for the upcoming Volvo XC90 large SUV. The system uses an impressive 1400-Watt Class D amplifier with 19 speakers. Volvo is yet to fully reveal the new XC90. It will be the […]
Google unveils autonomous vehicle, no steering wheel or pedals
It was always an inevitable breakthrough. Google has revealed its first fully autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel and no pedals. You just jump in and it takes you where you need to go. Google has been experimenting with the technology for years and has even sent a Toyota Prius […]