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ZF demonstrates external side airbag for cars
ZF has successfully demonstrated an external side airbag for cars that doesn’t react like a traditional airbag but actually predicts the collision and becomes an additional crumple zone.
Volvo recalling 507,000 vehicles globally because of engine fire risk
Last week Volvo issued a recall for more than 3000 vehicles in Australia, the recall has rolled out globally with 507,000 vehicles caught up because of the potential for the engine bay to catch fire.
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets new four-door Nurburgring lap record
The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has beaten its own lap record of the Nurburgring to set a new four-door production car record of 7min 18.361sec.
Bosch and Daimler receive approval for automated valet parking test
As car makers continue pushing towards autonomous driving, Bosch and Daimler have announced approval to test their jointly-developed automated valet parking system.
Can a Rivian R1-T perform a ‘tank turn’ or is it nonsense?
According to the US Patents office, Rivian has trademarked the terms ‘Tank Steer’ and ‘Tank Turn’ with a video purportedly showing it in action, but…
Prototype electric Ford F-150 pulls almost 600,000kg
Prototype electric Ford F-150 pulls 42 F-150s loaded onto 10 double-decker railway cars weighing almost 600,000kg.
Safety upgrades see 2019 Toyota HiLux score upgraded 5 stars from ANCAP
Following a range of active safety upgrades for the 2019 Toyota HiLux, ANCAP has upgraded its 5-star rating to include a 2019 stamp.
Lexus GXOR Concept revealed
Lexus America took its Lexus GXOR Concept to last weekend’s annual 2019 FJ Summit in Ouray Colorado in the US.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed with solar roof charging…
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has been revealed boasting a digital key and a solar roof system to help charge the battery while you’re driving.
Skoda Parent Taxi app trades rides for chores
If you’ve got kids then you’ll know what it feels like to ferry them around to their extracurricular activities, the Skoda Parent Taxi app allows you to trade that ferrying-around for chores…
Lexus comes out on top for car manufacturer satisfaction
Lexus has topped car manufacturer satisfaction beating out Volvo and Isuzu Ute, Subaru, Mazda and Hyundai according to Roy Morgan Research.
2019 Skoda Kodiaq RS confirmed for Australia
After re-designating Australia as a ‘moderately hot country’ the Skoda Kodiaq RS has been confirmed for Australia with the order books opening at the end of this year.
Holden to bring 2020 Chevrolet Corvette to Australia
Holden has announced Australia has been confirmed as a right-hand drive export market for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette.
Chevy Silverado becomes Hennessey Goliath 6×6
Known for its go-faster bits and bobs and limited-run 4x4s, the Hennessey Goliath 6×6 sees the US company take things up a notch.
Refreshed 2020 Ford Mustang GT offers new wheels, seats and digital instrument cluster
The refreshed 2020 Ford Mustang GT has been announced boasting new colours from Ford’s heritage collection, new alloy wheels, and more.