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Maruti Suzuki to launch most fuel-efficient Indian car

A Maruti Suzuki manufacturing facility in India. Image courtesy of Maruti Suzuki.

Posted on 24 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki is reportedly developing the most fuel efficient vehicle ever produced in the subcontinent.

Volvo achieves 71% profit hike despite Chinese sales drop-off

Volvo will seek to see greater sucess in the Chinese market with its new XC90 SUV. Image courtesy of Volvo.

Posted on 21 Aug 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Volvo Car Group achieved its annual sales target following strong sales across Europe and the US allowing a 71% upturn in first-half profit.

Aston Martin set to produce 800-hp electric Rapide within two years

An Aston Martin Rapide S. Image courtesy of Aston Martin.

Posted on 20 Aug 2015 by Cobey Bartels

British carmaker Aston Martin has announced that it will produce an all-wheel-drive electric version of the Rapide by 2017, sporting 800-hp and a 200-mile (322km) range.

Apple looks to test self-driving car

Honda tests an autonomous vehicle at GoMentum Station. Image courtesy of Honda.

Posted on 19 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

New reporting suggests Apple may be much closer to building a self-driving car than was previously thought.

UK to begin trials of ‘electric highways’

Electric Vehicles -An artist's rendition of an electric highway. Image courtesy of Highways England.

Posted on 19 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The UK Government has announced plans to begin trials of new so-called ‘Electric Highways’ designed to accommodate electric vehicles.

Portland boasts the most US Airport EV charging stations

The Telefonix PowerPost electric vehicle charging station product line is focused on low current solutions for commercial parking lots or garages where cars are parked for two or more hours.

Posted on 18 Aug 2015 by Tim Brown

Portland International Airport (PDX) now has the most installed commercial electric vehicle chargers at any US airport with a total of 42 L1 PowerPost EV charging stations in place.

Hyundai premieres Vision G concept coupe at LA launch

The Hyundai Vision G coupe concept - image courtesy of Hyundai.

Posted on 18 Aug 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Hyundai Motor America revealed its Vision G Concept Coupe to a select group of media during its recent premiere at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Milimeter wave technology to answer demands of 21st century

A millimeter wave scanner is a whole-body imaging device used for detecting objects concealed underneath a person's clothing using a form of electromagnetic radiation - image courtesy of DFC.

Posted on 17 Aug 2015 by Aiden Burgess

In a 21st century world where the proliferation of smart devices and the rising significance of interconnectivity has intensified the demand for high-speed data connectivity, high-resolution data transfer and cost-efficient data security, a technology exists that can meet the demands of an ever growing communications-based society.

Tianjin explosion to cause shipping disruption

Artisit, Liu Bolin's depiction of the Tianjin disaster - image courtesy of Liu Bolin and the Kleinsun Gallery.

Posted on 16 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A massive explosion which ripped through a shipyard in the Chinese port city of Tianjin is likely to cause significant disruption to regional shipping.

Tesla reportedly makes large losses on car sales

Tesla reportedly loses around $4000 on each car sold. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Posted on 12 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors has been reportedly incurring significant cash losses.