Apple and BMW eying possible collaboration
Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Consumer electronics manufacturer Apple, and German automaker BMW are reportedly looking to collaborate on unspecified future projects.
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Fiat Chrysler fined $105m for safety violations
Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Fiat Chrysler is set to pay a record $105m fine as a penalty for violating federal safety laws after mishandling a series of vehicle safety recalls.
Nokia sells HERE Maps to German automakers
Posted on 3 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Finnish software company Nokia has today announced a deal to sell its well-regarded ‘HERE’ mapping service to a consortium of German automakers.
Some beautiful photos of the Jaguar SUV doing what it should
Posted on 29 Jul 2015 by Callum Bentley
Yes, it's fair to say the new Jaguar F-Type will more than likely spend most of its time being driven around city streets, backseats accommodating the offspring and boot housing the cocker spaniel, but in these glorious shots of the much anticipated British SUV, it certainly looks the part off the black stuff.
Nissan reaches settlement over Leaf EV battery
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Japanese automaker Nissan has reached a final settlement in a long running class action regarding its Leaf electric vehicle.
University of Michigan creates mini city to test self-driving cars
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Aiden Burgess
The University of Michigan has shown a glimpse into the future of driving by opening the world’s first controlled environment to test how self-driving cars would operate on the roads of the future. Honda set to take on Porsche with NSX smaller sibling
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Cobey Bartels
Honda is reportedly developing a mid-engined hybrid sports car to compete with the Porsche Cayman and Alfa Romeo 4C. Ferrari recalls 2600 cars due to air bag risk
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Luxury automaker Ferrari has revealed that thousands of its cars are being recalled due to safety concerns relating to their airbags.
Hack of a Jeep Cherokee prompts 1.4m vehicle recall
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Cobey Bartels
Security experts have demonstrated how to perform a hack of a Jeep Cherokee, while it is in motion, exposing a security flaw allowing remote access and control of any Jeep, Chrysler, Ram or Dodge. Support for UK autonomous vehicle development
Posted on 24 Jul 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald
The advanced engineering company helping to bring the ‘LUTZ Pathfinder’ and ‘UK Autodrive’ projects to reality has welcomed the Government’s new commitment to driverless vehicles.