The COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way for an increase in the purchase of “cheap cars.” The shift could impact European manufacturers significantly, as they would lose out to competition from China. According to Forbes, “Chinese manufacturers are about to …
A collaborative project between Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab (DDL) and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) aims to improve the “evasive capabilities of autonomous driving technology in road vehicles.” They are reportedly doing this by “teaching” a 2021 Toyota GR …
Steps taken by the Trump administration against key Chinese factories have had a negative impact on some automakers, as many OEMs around the globe have had to shut down assembly lines due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Trump’s tech …
A global shortage of semiconductors has led a number of automakers to halt production of certain vehicles, with the latest OEM being Daimler. Both OEMs and electronic makers are facing a shortage of chips, one reason being an increased demand …
New data from RAC Black Box Insurance indicates that current vehicle usage is at similar levels to last spring, despite the lockdowns in the United Kingdom. Ten per cent more cars are being used in the U.K. now than prior …
Tesla is recalling 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States over a computer fault that could reportedly cause the rear-view camera, safety systems, defogging/defrosting settings, Autopilot, turn signalling and driver alerts to fail. The affected models …
Kia is preparing to launch seven new electric vehicles by 2027 as part of its “Plan S” strategy. “The biggest news is that Kia will launch the first of its next-generation electric vehicles during spring this year,” said Auto Express. …
A newly-elected U.S. administration, approved COVID-19 vaccines, and a strengthening economy have all helped boost auto sales in the country enough to cross the 2020 finish line with “promising momentum,” says Forbes. As for 2021, electric vehicles in more shapes, …
Hyundai is reportedly in talks with Apple over a potential car partnership, which would see the OEM become the technical partner of Apple’s autonomous vehicle. “We’ve been receiving requests for potential cooperation from various companies regarding development of autonomous EVs,” …
Ford, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Nissan will reportedly cut vehicle production in January due to a shortage of semiconductors. “Automakers and electronic makers are facing a global shortage of chips as consumer demand has been bouncing back from the …
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre partnered with Village Cinemas to host a series of events called the “MCEC Drive In(Door) Cinema.” It will be Australia’s first in-door drive-in cinema, running until Jan. 26, 2021. “The huge indoor space at …
General Motors is trading in its iconic logo for a more modern version that offers a nod to its electric future plans. The new logo features a lowercase “gm” along with a white background, blue outline for the font, and …
