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New sensor models to help autonomous cars to 'see' road ahead more clearly

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar08 Oct 2018

More accurate modelling of radar, LiDAR and ultrasound sensors in simulation will enable better validation before use on public roads.

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Continental's 48V hybrid tech cuts NOx emissions in diesel, petrol cars

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar08 Oct 2018

Continental demonstrates that fuel-efficient diesel engines are capable of achieving real-driving NOx emissions below ...

Ricardo to collaborate in lithium-based solid-state EV battery tech research

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar08 Oct 2018

This 30-month collaborative project will develop a lithium based solid-state battery for plug-in hybrid and electric v...

Piaggio begins sales of Vespa Elettrica

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar08 Oct 2018

The sales will begin in Europe and then be extended to the USA and Asia starting 2019.

Mercedes-Benz breaks ground on battery factory next to US vehicle plant

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar07 Oct 2018

The factory will be built near the vehicle production site in Tuscaloosa providing batteries for future electric SUV u...

Toyota to recall 2.4 million hybrids globally over stalling issue

By Jimi Beckwith, Autocar UK calendar06 Oct 2018

Auris, Prius and Prius+ are affected; software issue affects hybrid system and could cause the car to lose power and s...

Honda reveals V2X technology that helps to see through and around buildings

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar05 Oct 2018

The technology incorporates V2X communication that captures birds-eye-view video of surrounding vehicles and pedestria...

Magna and Altran to set up engineering centre in Morocco

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar05 Oct 2018

Joint venture to support Morocco's growing export production; initial engineering activities with European automakers ...

Renault invests in Akoustic Arts for directional sound technology

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar05 Oct 2018

The startup company will enjoy the Groupe’s expertise, suppliers and industrial tools in the automotive industry.

Sumitomo Electric launches pedestrian detector for driving safety support systems

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar05 Oct 2018

It involves a wireless roadside unit that sends warnings through display indications and sound.