Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Earlier this week, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, the world’s largest manufacturer of gas pumps, point of sale systems and other gas station equipment announced the purchase of Outcast Media, an operator of a network of digital video displays in gas pumps. Gilbarco intends to use the network in order to offer advanced …

Mazda has announced plans to delay the release of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel in North America. The automaker simply says that more research and development is required but it appears that Mazda may have tried to cut the costs of the required emissions-cleansing system. Without a NOx after-treatment system, the …

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kia unveiled its KND-7 concept car and presented its UVO voice-activation telematics system. The South Korean brand renamed its CUB concept – first presented in Seoul – to the KND-7 Concept which houses the UVO technology. The KND-7 is a coupe …

Google has just confirmed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that it reached an agreement with five manufacturers to include the Android operating system in their vehicles. These manufacturers are Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and General Motors. It’s an agreement that will allow owners of mobile devices …

The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas just opened its doors this morning. The great gathering of electronics enthusiasts has attracted several automakers in recent years, who took the opportunity to present their latest technological gadgets. This year, at least nine manufacturers will be showcasing their latest and …

The 2015 edition of the Chevrolet Tahoe offers a high level of security to discourage thieves, in addition to incorporating a multitude of technologies to prevent accidents. To deter thieves it offers: - A lock on the steering column, which will prevent the theft of the vehicle by pushing or …

After a tentative agreement last July, Aston Martin and AMG have just formalized their technical collaboration. AMG will develop engines for Aston Martin in exchange for 5% of the British brand. The deal will allow Aston Martin to gradually replace their current V12s which are extremely fuel inefficient. It won’t …

The Japanese automaker had produced cars with rotary engines between 1968 and 2011. Since then, it was believed that the engineers at Mazda had turned the page on developing rotary engines. Rotary fans rejoice because Mazda intends to develop an extended-range electric car with the assistance of a small rotary …

British engineers at McLaren are working hard on a new technological approach to replace the need for windshield wipers. Frank Stephenson, the chief designer of the brand, confirmed the initiative in an interview he gave to the Sunday Times of London. To accomplish this, an ultrasonic transducer that converts electricity …

The German brand will use the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to unveil a world premiere. Contrary to what you may think, the unveiling isn’t of a new model of vehicle, quite the contrary. In recent years, more and more car manufacturers are participating in this large-scale event to …