Hyundai has announced news of a new deal with major tyre manufacturer, Michelin, signing a new joint research deal to hopefully find a major breakthrough for the next generation of premium electric vehicle tyres. Officially, the two have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding for the research and development of […]
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Startup ‘ONE’ testing dual-chemistry 965km-range battery in BMW iX
A startup company in the US called Our Next Energy (ONE) says that it is nearing a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, currently testing out a new long-range “dual-chemistry” battery in the BMW iX. The company says that its Gemini battery uses a dual chemistry makeup utilising two types […]
Jaguar Land Rover adds ‘what3words’ to its navigation, world first
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has become the first automotive company to implement ‘what3words’ support into its Pivi Pro infotainment navigation system, and it’ll be available for customers via an over-the-air software update. If you’re wondering what exactly the what3words system is, think of it as a navigation system that maps […]
New Hyundai Bluelink connected car service to debut on 2023 Palisade in Australia
A new connectivity system is being launched by Hyundai Australia called Bluelink, providing owners with the opportunity to connect with their vehicles in more ways than ever before. Hyundai Bluelink can be downloaded as an app and provides a connection to car services, including driving information records and even data […]
Porsche rolls out PCM 6.0 new generation infotainment system
Porsche is rolling out its 6.0 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system for its infotainment suite, promising more versatility, new functions, and improved user-friendliness. The sixth-generation system is being introduced for the 911, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan. The touch-screen interface welcomes new coloured icons which are designed to stand out a […]
BMW unveils massive 31-inch rear-seat entertainment screen
There seems to be a war of screens going on with car manufacturers at the moment. But we think BMW has just taken the cake, unveiling a whopping 31-inch display for rear passengers, with 8K resolution and everything. The company is showcasing the epic system at the Consumer Electronics Show […]
Brembo to introduce revolutionary SENSIFY brake system by 2024
Brembo has announced plans to introduce a revolutionary new braking system that is said to be equally as disruptive to the industry as the introduction of anti-lock brakes (ABS), and it is set to arrive from 2024. Called SENSIFY, it manages to integrate artificial intelligence into the braking system of […]
Honda unveils ‘Sensing 360’ safety tech, completely removes blind spots
Honda has unveiled a new safety and driver assistance technology, in the form of the SENSING 360 omnidirectional system which is able to remove blind spots entirely. The company says that it will begin applying the new technology in the Chinese market throughout 2022, with the hope that every Honda […]