Hyundai Motor Group has developed what it is calling the world’s first Active Shift Control transmission for hybrid powertrains. It will debut in the all-new Sonata arriving later this year. The technology promises optimised transmission efficiency because it is able to monitor gear shifts 500 times per second, and can […]
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Hyundai announces clever CVVD valve control tech, debuts with G1.6 T-GDi
Hyundai has revealed plans to introduce a “world-first” engine technology that it’s calling Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD), which will start to make its way into production cars as early as later this year. What is CVVD? It’s essentially an extended version of variable valve timing, except instead of controlling […]
Hyundai plans world’s first multi-collision airbag
Hyundai is planning to introduce the world’s first multi-collision airbag system for production cars. It aims to reduce injury in multi-collision accidents. According to research by the NHTSA, these types of crashes make up for three out of every 10 accidents. The aim of the multi-collision airbag is to provide […]
2019 Lexus ES debuts world first ‘Digital Outer Mirrors’, uses cameras
Lexus is about to become the world’s first manufacturer to implement camera side mirrors on a mass-production vehicle, with the launch of the new Lexus ES next month. Yes, it seems like something out of a futuristic sci-fi movie. But Lexus is making it a reality, confirming its new ES […]
Toyota Dynamic Force 2.0L, hybrid & E-Four powertrains announced
Toyota has announced a range of significant powertrain updates that are designed to cut its fleet emissions by 18 per cent. In the mix is a new Dynamic Force 2.0-litre and 2.0-litre hybrid, as well as all-wheel drive, and some new transmissions. Starting with the engine. It’s a freshly-developed 2.0-litre […]
Mercedes Me app tells you if your car has been dented, live
Mercedes-Benz has come up with a pretty cool technology that helps you stay more connected with your car, even if you’re not in it. It’s a new security feature of the Mercedes Me app. The app is activated as soon as you lock the doors, and if somebody makes an […]
Mercedes announces AMG emblem projector entrance lights
Mercedes-Benz is jumping onto the ‘puddle light’ trend by offering a new AMG LED projector emblem option for its cars. This was a trend kick-started by Land Rover a few years ago. The idea is a small but bright light is projected onto the ground around the front door area, […]
Jaguar Land Rover begins testing autonomous vehicles in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover is getting involved in the UK’s first autonomous vehicle road tests, as part of the £20 million Autodrive project. Additionally, the testing will involve connected vehicle trials whereby vehicles communicate with each other while on the road to warn of potential hazards and traffic conditions. Autonomous vehicles […]