AUTOFORUM

Travelers would feel safer on a rocket than in a self-driving/autonomous vehicle

Jun, 23 2017, 10:38

If the 'future were now,' travelers would feel safer on a rocket to space than being a passenger in a self-driving or autonomous vehicle.

The winners of the last Innovation Awards at Automechanika Johannesburg.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2017 Innovation Awards Competition

May, 30 2017, 08:56

Entries are open for Automechanika Johannesburg’s 2017 Innovation Awards. Winning products will receive winning treatment at the automotive aftermarket’s event of the year that takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre Nasrec, 27-30 September.

180-Year-old technology to solve driver distraction

May, 08 2017, 14:19

Nissan Great Britain has adopted a technology that’s almost 200 years old to create a concept solution for reducing smartphone distraction at the wheel.

Ford tests Stratasys 3D printing

Mar, 09 2017, 12:08

Ford Motor Company has confirmed that is testing 3D printing of large scale car parts, using the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer - the first automotive company to trial the system.

The future of transportation : A car that can feel emotion

Jan, 12 2017, 13:34

“It’s a sad reality that concept cars are often just that – concepts. We don’t know if the car will make it to market, but it is a strong indicator of where the company would like to go in the near future.”

Toyota Shows of Concept-i at CES

Jan, 09 2017, 14:50

“Cars have always done more than just get us from point A to B. We connect with them in ways that go well beyond just moving around. Entune 3.0 and more new technology innovations, mean Toyota vehicles are going to be connected as never before."

Honda Previews “cooperative mobility ecosystem” ahead of CES 2017

Dec, 20 2016, 08:07

Honda is teasing the auto sector with a glimpse of what it will be showcasing ath the next CES in January.

spot the car - new camouflage protects Ford prototypes from prying eyes

Optical illusions camouflage prototype cars in public road tests

Oct, 20 2016, 11:40

Ford's new camouflage keeps prototype spies guessing with 3D “Brick” patterns, inspired in part by popular online mind bending illusions.

The future of driving is not just about technology, but also prepping society

Oct, 18 2016, 11:53

Once autonomous drive technology reaches a certain level of technological advance, decisions must be made on driving infrastructure and laws to ultimately change society's mindset.

Honda unveils 3D printed micro commuter vehicle

Oct, 13 2016, 10:24

Honda has developed a short range ‘Micro Commuter’ electric vehicle for use by Japanese confectionary maker, Toshimaya, with segments created by 3D printing technology.