A French company called Faurecia SA could be about to revolutionise the way small-capacity and diesel engines sound through the development of a special exhaust-mounted amplifier and speaker system. Yep, speakers in the exhaust. It sounds kind of gimmicky, however, it could be the answer for many car enthusiasts that […]
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BMW i8 available with laser headlights, world first
The world’s first mainstream application of laser headlight technology will be introduced by BMW later this year with the new i8 eco sports car. Even though BMW has been toying with laser lights for a while now, since 2011 in fact with the Vision EfficientDynamics concept, this will be the […]
2015 Audi TT interior sneak peek, stuffed with technology
To keep the anticipation going, Audi has revealed just the interior of the next-gen2015 Audi TT at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, giving us all a preview of some of the technologies that will become available on the sports car. Audi only confirmed a couple of weeks ago […]
Audi production cars to get laser headlights
Audi revealed some all-new high-tech laser headlights at the Consumer Electronics Show, and now the company CEO is saying the technology will soon make its way to production cars. It might sound like something from a sci-fi movie but laser headlights are regarded as the next step above LEDs. They […]
Chevrolet introducing high-tech performance data recorder
Chevrolet, and potentially Holden in the future, will soon offer a new high-tech performance data recorder for its performance vehicles. The advanced tech will be capable of video recording driving experiences, such as on the race track, and taking lap times and quarter-mile times. According to Chevrolet the technology will […]
Honda and GM to jointly develop new fuel cell technology
Reports have surfaced that Honda and General Motors have agreed to work together to develop new battery technologies for future hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The companies have been in partnership since July 2013 to build parts for fuel-cell-only vehicles, but that relationship is expected to encompass complete battery-powered technologies with the […]
Audi and Google set to announce partnership – report
The boffins at Audi and Google are expected to announce a partnership deal at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas next week. The partnership could see the German carmaker develop new infotainment systems for its vehicles using Google’s Android technology. Much like Apple’s collaboration with BMW, General Motors […]
McLaren working on wiperless windscreen technology
McLaren is shifting its attention from the usual high-power supercar realms to the comfort and convenience side of motoring, and is working on a new ultrasonic windscreen system that removes the need for wipers. Although it sounds like something from science-fiction, the ultrasonic windscreen idea uses an inducer to literally […]