Technical
Future ’smart’ tires will warn of potential flats
Researchers at Purdue University are experimenting with ‘smart’ tires designed to warn the driver of weak points in the tire that may lead to a blowout or flat before they occur. The technology differs from current air-pressure measurement systems as the entire tire becomes a sensor...
New electronic wedge braking technology
German electronics specialist Siemens has developed new braking technology in the form of the electronic wedge brake, which the company claims can dramatically reduce... November 9, 2006 by James Martinez
Volvo developing DSG-style automatics
Volkswagen’s DSG gearbox has won accolades for its slick shifting, efficient power delivery, and fuel economy ratings, and there have been reports that other carmakers... November 3, 2006 by Alex Kaufmann
Carmakers have seen the light in LEDs
As the auto industry starts to adopt LED lights in more mainstream vehicles, we’ll start to see cars featuring new and exciting headlight designs such as those seen on... November 1, 2006 by James Martinez
911 Turbo technology coming to a car near you
The benefits of turbocharging have been well documented, yet still today the technology is not as common as one would expect. Perhaps it’s because until now the price... October 12, 2006 by Ralph Hanson
Ferrari develops 4WD system
Ferrari’s of the future may include an optional four-wheel drive system that the company has just developed, and follows on from the “adaptable” four-wheel... October 11, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Carbon fiber coming to a car near you
We’re seeing more and more production cars now featuring the exotic material, and for good reason. Carbon fiber is five times stronger than steel but weighs... October 3, 2006 by Siddarth Raja
Video: How Volkswagen’s DSG works
One of the most impressive advancements in technology has been the emergence of DSG gearboxes, which deliver the comfort of an auto with almost the same amount of fun as a... October 1, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Honda announces next-gen engine technologies
Honda’s always been ahead of the game when it comes to engine development, and they’ve today announced a range of new advancements that improve upon projects... September 25, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Mercedes CL showcases latest Active Body Control technology
After originally introducing the technology back in 1999, Mercedes Benz has installed an updated version of its ride handling feature for its new CL. Active Body Control... September 5, 2006 by Kenneth Hall
Consumers must be informed about black boxes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has passed a new rule that requires auto manufacturers to inform customers whether their car has an Event Data Recorder... August 22, 2006 by Alex Kaufmann
Drivers want stability
Bosch, the inventor of stability control, has put out a research study showing drivers are becoming more aware of ESP and ABS safety systems on cars. In 2004 only 1% of... July 23, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Prius' self-parking system
Depending on who you are, you’re either going to love or loathe the new self-parking systems on high-tech cars. Toyota’s Prius is one of the first production cars... July 20, 2006 by Ralph Hanson
Pioneer joins portable sat-nav brigade
Pioneer, famous for building in car electronic entertainment systems, are now moving into the world of portable satellite navigation with the launch of the AVIC-S1 aimed... July 10, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Beat the rising cost of fuel
The cost of vehicle ownership is increasing and now more than ever, it's important to find ways to stretch your fuel budget. Here are some tips on how to stretch your driving... July 5, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW 1 Series Diesel
BMW Group Australia has introduced another diesel model to its growing range of compression ignition cars. The 2.0-litre fitted in the 120d is the first four-cylinder diesel... June 22, 2006 by Siddarth Raja
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