Automotive

The new Shape Memory Allow from QinetiQ could help to prevent aircraft damage and accidents caused by both bird and lightning strikes - image courtesy of QinetiQ.

UK defence firm QinetiQ unveils new material to protect aircraft from impacts

The Rize One 3D printer aims to address the problem associated with previous 3D printing technology, post-processing - image courtesy of Rize.

Rize develops the first zero post-processing 3D printer – Rize One

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started 3D printing truck spare parts using the latest 3D SLS printing processes - image courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz to begin 3D printing truck spare parts

The Tesla Model S P85D varient is Consumer Reports highest rated car. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Germany calls for black boxes in driverless cars

The Dainese Misano 1000 motorcycle airbag jacket features inbuilt independent sensors - image courtesy of Dainese.

Motorcycle airbag jacket market set to grow as Motorcycle injuries continue

In future, customers will be able to visit the Technical Centre’s Bespoke Commissioning Suite by invitation - image courtesy of JLR.

JLR unveils F1-inspired, £20m Technical Centre

Toyota is bringing three Mirai Hydrogen Fuell Cell Vehicles to Australia this year along with a portable hydrogen refueller - image courtesy of Toyota Australia

Toyota hydrogen fuel cell demonstrator vehicles introduced to Australia

Bloodhound SSC is presented in record attempt configuration, with its 2m-high tail fin in place for the first time.

Date set for first Bloodhound SSC record attempt

Volkwagen was one of the major players at least week's diesel summit. Image courtesy of Flickr-Gerry Lauzon

Volkswagen to pay up to $14.7bn to mitigate Dieselgate

CROP-29th annual Pilkington Vehicle Design Awards

‘Self-sustainable’ car takes top spot at Vehicle Design Awards

Staff at the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes, the Mexican car manufacturing plant of Renault-Nissan and Daimler which is to receive new technology from ABB - image courtesy of CMPA

ABB to improve energy efficiency of Renault-Nissan Mexican plant by up to 20%