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Amazon has unveiled its fully self-driving robotaxi called Zoox (VIDEO)
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 17 — Amazon is showing off its self-driving vehicle ambitions with its Zoox project, named after the startup recently acquired by the US giant. It is an...
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The electric vehicle that doesn’t need charging (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, Dec 14 — The American manufacturer Aptera Motors has made a splash with the launch of its new all-electric three-wheeled vehicle boasting a record range of up to...
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Porsche is participating in the development of a new green biofuel
SANTIAGO, Dec 8 — While most carmakers are planning to switch their production over to electrified models by 2030 or thereabouts, some are engaged in the development of new...
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'Fake city' built especially for testing autonomous vehicles
OHIO, Dec 4 — Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, plans to reproduce real-world city driving conditions in an artificial environment...
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These electric buses can be charged while driving
KARLSRUHE (Germany), Dec 3 — A pilot section of inductive charging road for electric vehicles, just a few metres long, is being set up in Karlsruhe, Germany. The aim is to...
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Carmakers worldwide are embracing electrification
MODENA, Dec 2 — Maserati’s CEO has just announced that its brand’s entire production will be electrified (hybrid or full-electric) by 2025. The Italian carmaker joins a slew...
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BlackBerry, Amazon team up on smart car software platform
SEATTLE, Dec 2 — BlackBerry and Amazon yesterday announced an alliance to create a cloud computing platform that cars could link to for services and insights based on data from...
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What will Elon Musk make of this e-bike concept inspired by Tesla?
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 1 — The American designer Kendall Toerner has imagined what a Tesla electric bike could be like with a concept he has even dubbed the “Model B.” But could...
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Toyota launches its new fuel cell sedan, promising better performance and range
TOKYO, Dec 1 — A year after presenting its prototype at the Tokyo Autoshow, Toyota is launching its new-generation Mirai, a pioneering vehicle model in hydrogen fuel cell...
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Tesla could widen release of ‘self-driving’ software in two weeks
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 28 — Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said yesterday there will probably be a wider roll out of a new “Full Self Driving” software update in...
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UK’s sole hydrogen car maker bets on green revolution
ABERGAVENNY, Nov 28 — Hydrogen-powered car manufacturer Riversimple is hoping to steal a march on competitors ahead of Britain’s promised “green revolution” that would see...
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When a street light is also an electric car charging station
BERLIN, Nov 27 — German startup ubitricity offers an alternative to traditional EV stations, one that can be rapidly implemented and is affordable. It consists of directly...
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New material developed to protect car sensors and radars
LUDWIGSHAFEN, Nov 25 — German chemical giant BASF has developed a new way to protect car sensors. This new material withstands extreme weather conditions but also...
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Countries ending the sale of new internal combustion cars
PARIS, Nov 24 — Quebec is among the latest in a growing list of countries and regions to announce a future end-date for the sale of new internal combustion vehicles. Sales of...
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Simulator that analyses driver behaviour in real time
GOTHENBURG, Nov 23 —— Volvo Cars has unveiled a new tool that the Swedish manufacturer bills as the “ultimate driving simulator.” Thanks to augmented reality, it can be...
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This company wants electric scooters to be smarter and safer around pedestrians
STOCKHOLM, Nov 17 — Electric scooter-sharing service Voi is tackling the issue of safety hazards experienced by pedestrians by developing artificial intelligence (AI) motion...
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Dirt bikes, jeeps tear up Gaza cliff
GAZA CITY, Nov 16 — Hundreds of Palestinian youths gather every Friday to watch dirt bikers and 4x4 motorists test their courage and driving skills up a steep sandy hill on the...
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Car parts made from rice husks coming soon?
MARTORELL, Nov 14 — Spanish car-maker Seat is testing car parts made from rice husks as an alternative to plastic for its upcoming models, particularly for interior trims. As...
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Watch out for mileage fraud in second-hand BMWs
PARIS, Nov 13 — Winding back a car’s mileage — known as “clocking” — to boost its resale price is a problem that’s as prevalent as ever in the used car market. In...
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Honda wins world-first approval for Level 3 autonomous car
TOKYO, Nov 11 — Honda today won approval to sell Level 3 autonomous cars in Japan, in what the automaker and Japanese authorities said was a world-first. The auto giant said it...
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Catching the number 1: Aberdeen trials hydrogen buses
ABERDEEN, Nov 10 — The Scottish city of Aberdeen enjoyed a boom after the discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s, propelling it to a central role in the industry. Now...
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The world’s fastest electric motorcycle hits 408 km/h
PARIS, Nov 6 — The Voxan Wattman is now officially the world’s fastest electric motorcycle. Ridden by former champion Max Biaggi, the Monegasque motorbike set no less than 11...
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Greek island to shift to electric mobility with VW
ATHENS, Nov 5 — Greece and German auto giant Volkswagen teamed up yesterday to help the Aegean island of Astypalea junk polluting cars in favour of electric vehicles to boost...
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Waymo has revealed the first results of its self-driving cars after two years of testing and millions of miles travelled
PHOENIX, Nov 4 — Alphabet’s autonomous driving division, Waymo, has published an in-depth report after two years of testing its self-driving cars in the Phoenix, Arizona area....
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Mercedes bets on evolution as Tesla touts revolution in automated driving
IMMENDINGEN, Oct 28 — As Tesla touts the cutting-edge nature of its new Full Self Driving software, rival Mercedes-Benz says it has developed a similar system but stops short of...
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AG Autoworld in Johor receives over 300 bookings for Proton X50
JOHOR BARU, Oct 27 — AG Autoworld Sdn Bhd, the biggest Proton 4S dealer in Johor, has received over 300 bookings for the highly anticipated Proton X50 during its launch at...
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Proton X50: What’s the difference between Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship?
PETALING JAYA, Oct 27 — The Proton X50 is now official and it is priced between RM79,200 and RM103,300 in Malaysia. The new compact SUV is offered in a total of 4 variants, 2...
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Official price of Proton X50 starts from RM79,200
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Proton X50 is officially revealed and this is the carmaker’s second SUV after the Proton X70. After months of anticipation, the pricing of the X50...
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Champion gas-guzzler Hummer returns in EV mode (VIDEO)
DETROIT, Oct 27 — Surprise! Hummer is back with a new fully electric pickup. GMC is reviving the brand with the Hummer EV, a premium electric supertruck that's both rugged and...
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Tesla's release of new 'self-driving' software closely watched by US regulator
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 — The US auto safety regulator said yesterday it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive...
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Inflatable scooter looks to the future of mobility (VIDEO)
TOKYO, Oct 20 — The Japanese are never short of ideas when it comes to innovation. After unveiling a first prototype this spring, the University of Tokyo is now presenting a new...
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Drivers stay pedestrian when it comes to car colours
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 16 — More than three quarters of cars sold in the US are white, black, gray or silver, according to data published by the iSeeCars.com website. It follows a...
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Live showrooms, interactive 3D imaging: How carmakers are taking auto shows into virtual world
PARIS, Oct 15 — After Volkswagen created an interactive digital experience for its new launches last April, now Peugeot is giving virtual access to its latest models. As most...