Volkswagen will unveil a new I.D. family model at the Detroit Auto Show – and teaser images suggest it will be a new take on the classic VW Camper.
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Ford debuts latest autonomous development vehicle
Just in time for January’s big shows – CES in Las Vegas and the Detroit Auto Show – Ford is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle.
BMW HoloActive Touch interior concept to debut at CES 2017
Making its debut next month at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), BMW’s HoloActive Touch system is said to offer a glimpse into the interior of the future.
Volkswagen hires new IT crowd
The VW Group is reinforcing its team with IT specialists and expanding its know-how in the fields of AI (artificial intelligence), big data, VR (virtual reality), smart production and connectivity.
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GM to kick off autonomous vehicle production in Michigan
General Motors has confirmed production of its next generation of autonomous test vehicles at the Orion Township assembly plant, beginning in early 2017.
Volvo introduces new responsible Red Key
Volvo has launched a new Red Key, designed to give owners peace of mind when entrusting their car to other users.
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Fiat-Chrysler provides Google-owned Waymo with 100 cars
Tech giant Google’s recently launched self-driving car brand 'Waymo’ is to acquire 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans.
Google Home now interacts with Mercedes cars
Mercedes-Benz has announced the integration of Google’s Assistant function on ‘Google Home’ - the voice-activated personal assistant.
Google launches new self-driving car brand Waymo
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Volvo XC90 self-driving pilot launches in San Francisco
A self-driving pilot has got underway in San Francisco, as part of an agreement between Volvo and ride-sharing technology taxi company Uber.
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Honda NeuV concept equipped with Artificial Intelligence
‘Co-operative Mobility Ecosystem’ will be the theme for Honda’s participation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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New Audi models 'talk' to traffic-lights
Audi has become the first vehicle manufacturer to connect its car to the traffic-light infrastructure.
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Lexus and Dua Lipa team up for music video
British singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Lexus have collaborated with a custom LED-wrapped IS for the music star's latest video.
Mercedes launches new app to share your car
Nissan launches social network car sharing scheme
The Japanese car giant plans to launch a new digital-first shared car ownership service, called ‘Get & Go’.
Harsher penalties for drivers using hand-held mobiles
The Government has confirmed anyone caught using a hand-held mobile phone while at the wheel of a car would be fined £200 and receive six points on the licence.
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MINI Connected app adds personal mobility assistant
The new generation MINI Connected app can now help Apple iPhone users with journey planning and traffic alerts thanks to a personal mobility assistant.
Audi presents latest piloted driving technologies
One year after the launch of the “Digital Motorway Test Bed,” Audi engineers have presented new technologies for piloted driving and Car-to-X communication at the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
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Aston Martin DB5 bought for £825k via Apple Pay
International auctioneers Coys has completed the first ever classic car sale on social media, selling a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for £825,000 via social media platform Vero.
Waze teams up with Transport for London to share traffic data
Free, real-time, crowdsourced traffic and navigation app, Waze, is to partner with Transport for London (TfL) to share data and improve its service in the UK Capital.