Automation

Part of the Navio robotic surgery system. Image courtesy of Blue Belt Technologies.

Smith & Nephew acquire robotic surgery company

Samsung is the world's largest consumer electronics company. Image cropped & courtesy of Flickr - Nan Palmero

Korea teams up with Samsung to build factory robots

The new 777X, which builds on the 777 design and includes new engines, an all-new composite wing leverages technologies from the 787 Dreamliner - image courtesy of Boeing

Japanese manufacturers automate to meet growing demand for aircraft parts

Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn presenting the Nissan IDS concept self driving vehicle at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show on 27 October, 2015

Nissan IDS Concept: a vision of a self-driving electric future

The Bonneville T120 and an original 1959 version - image courtesy of Triumph

Next generation of iconic Triumph Bonneville motorcycles launched

The front seats and autonomous vehicle control centre of the Nissan IDS - image courtesy of Nissan.

Connected Cars: a new era of performance

A Bridgestone tire featuring on a Sarolea all electric motorcycle - image courtesy of Bridgestone.

Bridgestone acquires US auto parts retailer Pep Boys for $835m

Toyota workers cheer first US-built Lexus as it rolls down the line in Kentucky - image courtesy of Lexus.

First US-made Lexus ES 350 rolls off the production line

The new Nissan mobility concept is available for rent in San Francisco - image courtesy of Business Wire

Electric two-seater Nissan available in Bay Area as part of future transport study

Tesla Autopilot was deployed yesterday to its Model S vehicles. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Tesla rolls out autopilot mode on Model S

A Volvo self-driving car prototype. Image courtesy of Volvo.

Automakers accept liability for self-driving cars