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Autonomous cars still about 20 years away says new report

The latest autonomous drive Nissan Leaf test vehicle being readied for continued city testing outside the automaker’s research center in Silicon Valley - image courtesy of Nissan.

Posted on 19 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

It will likely be sometime before you see autonomous cars, even though autonomous vehicles are already successfully utilised in open cast mines, nuclear power stations, underwater and in other relatively inaccessible places.

Toyota becomes first automotive Olympic sponsor in new mobility category

Toyota joined as a major Olympics sponsor at an announcement in Tokyo attended by Toyota President Akio Toyoda (second from left) and IOC President Thomas Bach (second from right) - image courtesy of the IOC.

Posted on 17 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Toyota has joined other manufacturers including Dow, GE, Omega, Panasonic, P&G, Samsung and Coca-Cola as a major sponsor of the Olympic Games.

Dubai Police force adds BMW i8 to patrol car fleet

The Dubai Police force BMW i8 during the handover ceremony - image courtesy of ArabGT.com.

Posted on 16 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess

The police force in the United Arab Emirates capital, Dubai, has added the hybrid BMW i8 to its fleet of cars that includes Corvettes, Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

US city of Toledo makes last ditch attempt to keep Jeep Wrangler production

Posted on 12 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess

The City of Toledo is preparing to deliver a last minute incentive package to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in an attempt to convince the company to keep manufacturing the Jeep Wrangler in the city.

Mazda announces recruitment plan to create 475 new jobs

The new Mazda MX-5 has commenced production in Japan. Image courtesy of Mazda.

Posted on 12 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Mazda has announced a new graduate recruitment plan for fiscal year ending March 2017 which will see it employ a total of 475 new workers.

Volkswagen to invest $1bn in Mexico assembly plant expansion

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan which is to be made at the company's Mexican plant - image courtesy of Volkswagen.

Posted on 10 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Volkswagen has announced it will invest $1bn to expand its vehicle assembly plant in Mexico’s Puebla state, which the company first opened in 1964.

Lotus Evora 400 debuts at Geneva Motor Show 2015

Posted on 5 Mar 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Lotus has unveiled its “fastest and most powerful production” model, the Evora 400.

Local Motors continuing to bring the 3D printed car to life

3D-printed Car by Local Motors - The Strati

Posted on 5 Mar 2015 by The Manufacturer

The world’s first 3D printed drivable vehicle, named Strati, took its inaugural test drive last year. But what has its maker, Local Motors, been up to over the last six months?

Ford broadens female veterans outreach program

Posted on 4 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Ford Motor Company is collaborating with the National Veterans Transition Services on a three-week workshop designed specifically to address the issues female veterans face as a growing number of them are returning to civilian life and a possibly uncertain future.

Aston Martin Vulcan on track for lift off

The Aston Martin Vulcan has been styled entirely in-house by the company's design team.

Posted on 4 Mar 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Born out of extensive motorsport experience, the Aston Martin Vulcan is an all-carbon fibre, track-only supercar that combines the British luxury brand’s flair for design with engineering skill.

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