The sale of electric and hybrid vehicles in Australia in 2016 have waned over the year prior. VFACTS figures published by AutoTalk.com.au show, among others, just 65 private passenger EVs…
The Takata airbag recall continues in Australia with Toyota Motor Corporation pulling its Lexus luxury sub-brand airbags in. Takata airbags featured in IS 250 (565 vehicles), IS 250 (260 vehicles),…
3D Printing company Local Motors is building two new factories in Berlin and Tennessee to produce its printed autonomous Olli transport vehicle fleet. The innovative firm that printed Olli, a fully autonomous…
General Motors has announced it will move manufacturing back to Michigan in the US. The Detroit carmaker has vowed to invest $1 billion USD into manufacturing operations in a bid…
The UK government has granted half a million pounds for the development of hydrogen fuel cell and cylinders to be engineered drivetrains for commercial vans and trucks. While the equivalent…
Nexus Vehicle Rental in the UK suggests fleets that fail to adopt new technology waste a fifth on running costs. The information comes from Trade Union Congress (TUC) research in…
Fiat Chrysler Australia has issued a safety recall for all versions of its 2014 Fiat Ducato 'FL' model light commercial van. The recall surrounds suspension components which, according to the…
Melbourne's CBD is set to become a living data laboratory as Melbourne University and other key stakeholders develop a connected transport project in one of the city's most congested areas.…
British road safety charity Brake will host a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals focussed on the importance of policy and procedure. The free road safety webinar will…
UPDATE: Toyota Corolla Hatch now receives collision avoidance technology. The 2017 Toyota Corolla sedan has been given collision avoidance technology in celebration of its golden anniversary. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)…
