AUTOFORUM

Nissan shows new, lightweight noise-reducing technology at CES

Jan, 24 2020, 02:22

Nissan is showing a new material at this year’s CES trade show that can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency. Nissan will demonstrate the new lightweight sound insulation material, known as acoustic meta-material, this w

Jaguar technology is a wake-up call for drivers

Nov, 21 2019, 11:31

As part of a wider vision to enrich and improve the lives of its drivers and passengers, Jaguar has developed a piece of technology, Driver Condition Monitor, which alerts the driver if it detects the tell-tale signs of drowsiness. The system takes i

TATA celebrates women in science and technology

Sep, 04 2019, 13:33

TATA International in Africa celebrated women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) industries by awarding scholarships worth over R500 000 to six recipients at the 2019 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA), held at th

Axalta Opens New State-of-the-Art Refinish Customer Training Center in Corporate Park South, Midrand

Jul, 17 2019, 13:50

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, hosted members of the refinish industry at their new premises, in Midrand recently, for the official opening of the company’s state of the art Customer Training centre. The refinish fac

Driving the evolution of logistics at the click of a mouse

Jul, 15 2019, 22:19

Today’s companies require a logistics solution that combines an integration of core services to provide a seamless and swift movement of products from origin to destination. Technology is being used more extensively now than ever before to boost sup

KIA Motors unveils world’s first CVVD engine technology

Jul, 10 2019, 23:51

Future KIA Motors vehicles will feature world-first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) engine technology. The innovation has been developed by Hyundai Motor Group, KIA’s parent company, and was revealed alongside the company’s new Smartstrea

New Jaguar Land Rover tech helps reduce stress

Jul, 11 2019, 00:20

Jaguar Land Rover is researching new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to understand our state of mind while driving – and adjust cabin settings to improve driver wellbeing. The technology uses a driver-facing camera and biometric sensing to mo

What is geo-fence technology exactly?

May, 28 2019, 12:37

As the tracking industry grows and offers consumers ever more ways to recover stolen assets and innovative ways to do so, the word geo-fence is being heard more often. What exactly does this mean and how does it benefit your business? Geo-fence tec

VW developing 3D printing process for mass production

Sep, 21 2018, 04:44

VW says the new Metal Jet process by printer manufacturer HP simplifies and speeds up metallic 3D printing, improving productivity by up to 50 times faster compared to other 3D printing methods.