AUTOFORUM

SA car buyers want advanced technology – but are not always willing to pay for it

Mar, 22 2017, 10:55

Deloitte’s has released its latest Global Automotive Consumer Study, which finds that South African consumers are more likely to desire advanced automation technology when choosing cars compared to consumers in other countries.

Bosch uses NAIAS to showcase mass electrification technology

Jan, 11 2017, 18:49

Bosch showcased what it sees as the future for electrification technologies, with a variety of powertrain solutions at the January staging of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Driverless Towing for Nissan Plant

Dec, 12 2016, 09:52

Nissan Motor recently announced the introduction of Intelligent Vehicle Towing (IVT), a fully automated vehicle towing system, at its Oppama Plant.

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

Oct, 20 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.

New combustion modelling tool for Ford

Oct, 13 2016, 10:14

Ford EcoBlue diesel engines developed using advanced combustion modelling tool from specialist CFD company Convergent Science.

Smartphones now secure car keys too

Sep, 23 2016, 07:43

Valeo announced this week that it has partnered with digital security company Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) to bring security to its virtual car keys system called Valeo InBlue®.

VW expands its AI capability

Sep, 21 2016, 11:52

The Volkswagen Group has announced that it is expanding its competence with regard to artificial intelligence (AI) both in the field of autonomous driving and in production, but also to speed up corporate processes.

More electric charging than fuel stations the UK by 2020

Aug, 12 2016, 10:05

There will be more public locations to charge electric cars in the UK than there are petrol stations by the summer of 2020 – that is according to new analysis by Nissan.

Labour Of Love: Nissan Staffers Build 48 kWh LEAF Prototype

Jul, 21 2016, 20:12

Nissan engineers have created a prototype Nissan LEAF with a 48 kWh battery – in their spare time.

Ford Launches New EcoBlue

May, 04 2016, 11:35

Ford has revealed the first new Ford EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that it says will offer “optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions* for customers, using sophisticated technologies and innovative design.”