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Motorcycle Helmets Equipped With Airbag Could Provide Six-Fold Protection
Airbag helmets may reduce impact by as much as six-fold compared to traditional bike helmets, drop tests from as high as two meters have shown.
Paris Motor Show 2016: Lexus Debuts UX Concept
Oct 4, 2016 05:53 PM
Lexus UX, the automaker's "vision for a compact SUV of the future", was recently unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
Automotive And Telecom Giants Come Together To Form 5G Auto Association
Sep 28, 2016 02:28 PM
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia, and Qualcomm have banded together to form the '5G Automotive Association' in the interest of communications solutions for connected mobility. 5G is expected to become the dominating standard for mobile communications across the globe in the next decade.
Renault-Nissan Partners With Microsoft For Next-Gen Connected Mobility
Sep 27, 2016 07:22 PM
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is partnering with Microsoft Corp. for the development of connected services for cars powered by Microsoft Azure.
Paris Carries Out Its First Driverless Minibus Trial
Sep 25, 2016 10:28 PM
One of the self-driving shuttle buses, made by French hi-tech firm Easymile, ran along a special circuit in Paris on a pedestrianised street near the River Seine.
Toyota Goes Down The Toilet, Literally
Sep 24, 2016 07:24 PM
In a bid to aid in solving the global warming crisis, Toyota might soon start using human waste to power its upcoming electric cars. Apparently, the Japanese auto giant has found a way to convert sewage sludge, which is mostly made up of human waste, into hydrogen that can fuel cars like the Mirai.
Fully Electric Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck Concept Revealed
Sep 22, 2016 06:41 PM
Now, Mercedes-Benz had already shown this concept earlier in July 2016 but it wore a camouflage which was difficult to see through and of course, we had no idea what the eTruck would actually look like. What we knew back then was that it was green; extremely green.
Renault-Nissan To Acquire French Tech Firm To Develop Mobility Apps
Sep 21, 2016 06:58 PM
The Renault-Nissan Alliance recently announced it will acquire the French software-development company Sylpheo to further aid its connected vehicle and mobility services programs.
Lexus To Showcase Kinetic Seat Concept At The Paris MotorShow
Sep 17, 2016 05:42 PM
In all our reviews, we always talk about thigh support and the overall cushioning of the seats as it can make a big difference in the way you drive as well as make your journey a comfortable one. But well, cars prepped for racing have to be a certain way and yes they have uncomfortable seats but Lexus thought, they could do one good and come out with a spider web-inspired idea for a new design called Kinetic Seat Concept.