technology

Charity calls for technology take-up

A report released this month by Brake, the road safety charity, and Licence Bureau, has found many employers with vehicle fleets are not taking advantage of new technologies to protect […]

Rolls-Royce on track for centre launch

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed that construction of the company’s new Technology and Logistics Centre at Bognor Regis is well underway and on track for a successful launch in early […]

Active safety next ‘essential’

Lane departure, blind spot monitoring and intelligent braking systems are set to become the next ‘essential options’ in executive cars, Glass’s has predicted. These active safety systems are growing more […]

Autonomy to change ownership model

The arrival of autonomous vehicles may completely revolutionise the present car ownership model, according to Glass’s. There are a variety of likely developments but it is possible that manufacturers will […]

Older drivers must embrace technology

Older drivers need to be helped to stay safe on the roads for as long as possible through a combination of training and technology, according to the AA Charitable Trust. […]

Fleets gain technology insight

Thatcham Research has provided some of the UK’s leading fleet operators with an insight into evolving vehicle technology at its Stop the Crash: Fleet Brake Off event. The track day […]

Airbag development for Google’s car

Google has been awarded a new patent which could see its driverless car come with airbags on the outside to protect pedestrians, Quartz has reported. In a new patent awarded […]

Tesla announces ‘auto-steering’ plans

The boss of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has stated that a software update to Tesla’s Model S vehicles, coming in three months’ time, will give them ‘auto-steering’ capabilities. Speaking at […]

Vauxhall develops eye-tracking technology

Opel/Vauxhall has announced it is developing its third generation of automotive adaptive lighting, with its new eye-tracking technology. Opel/Vauxhall has announced a third generation of automotive adaptive lighting, that will […]

Suppliers must be smartphone ready

Motor industry suppliers must ensure that customers can shop for their products and services through their smartphones, says iVendi. The company points to statistics from CAP Gemini showing that, in […]

SMMT challenges ‘demonisation’ of diesel

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will today launch a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of […]