US authorities are investigating a serious crash involving a Tesla Model S and its autonomous driving function, resulting in the death of the driver. Tesla has confirmed the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the incident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation surrounding […]
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Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster revealed, “most extreme roadster ever”
Aston Martin has unveiled a one-off Vantage that was commissioned by a private customer, called the Vantage GT12 Roadster. It’s based on the regular GT12 coupe only it has been given a big makeover by Aston’s Q customisation division. It’s labelled, by Aston, as its most extreme roadster ever. Under […]
Volkswagen Australia addresses local customer concerns
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has updated owners regarding recalls associated with the emissions scandal, with confirmation local vehicles will soon receive a free software update. The update began in February with the Amarok, and involves a 30-minute installation of new software. Volkswagen has confirmed remaining owners will be contacted by email […]
Jaguar F-Type SVR available for Nurburgring co-pilot experience
Jaguar’s quickest-accelerating road car ever, the F-Type SVR, can now be experienced by non-owners via a Nurburgring Nordschleife co-pilot program. Passengers are treated to an unbelievable lap in the most demonic of four-wheel feliens on one of the world’s most demanding pieces of bitumen. Called the “Jaguar Co-Pilot Nordschliefe” program, […]
BRABUS creates world’s fastest / most powerful 4-seat cabrio
BRABUS, no stranger to the world of breaking records, has just unveiled the world’s most powerful four-seat cabriolet. It’s based on the Mercedes-AMG S 63. Unveiled in the paddock of the iconic Le Mans circuit, BRABUS has once again thrown down the modifying gauntlet. The madmen over at BRABUS managed […]
Koenigsegg developing insane 1600cc four-cylinder engine
Maniacal Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg has signalled its intention to produce a tiny 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that could produce just short of 300kW. Chinese marque Qoros recently unveiled a cam-less powertrain which utilised Koenigsegg-derived technology, for use in its production cars, and it’s understood it has now begun funding Konigsegg’s testing. […]
Google unveils next-gen ‘Android N’, focuses on automotive application
Google wants to conquer all with its updated Android operating system, working hard on persuading car manufacturers to adopt it for new vehicles. Unveiled yesterday at the Google I/O developer conference, Android N is billed as a much more accessible OS, working with in-car features more conveniently than its predecessor. […]
Special Audi A7 showcases human-like auto pilot tech (video)
Audi has released a new clip promoting its latest strides in the field of autonomous driving, introducing its latest test car, “Jack”. The company claims that Jack can not only safely pilot you down the highway, but can also drive with consideration for other road users – like a human […]