Car News
DS cars to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue
In order to prevent accidents caused by fatigue, manufacturers are forced to introduce new technologies to their cars in the close future. The introduction of new laws passed earlier this year will make driver drowsiness and distraction warning mandatory on all new cars across the EU from 2022. Since 2015, there have been 4,000 accidents…
Skoda launches its new voice assistant: Hey, Laura!
People are getting used to say „Hey Alexa” or „Hey Mercedes”. But now, some people will starts saying „Hey Laura” in their Skoda cars.
Jaguar creates 3D-printed gloves for its employees
The car manufacturers are constantly improving the working conditions in their factories. We recently saw Ford introducing a support for the body of those working in difficult positions. Now we see some special gloves from Jaguar
Karma develops sound for its future electric cars
Many electric car manufacturers are exploring new options when it comes to sound. Even an electric car has to sound good. Due to the absence of a loud internal combustion engine, a unique exterior sound has been engineered into the new 2020 Revero GT to alert distracted pedestrians that a car is nearby and provide the luxury electric vehicle with a special audible technology unique to the brand that created it.
Honda introduces new airbag design
After they had some problems with the Takata airbags, Honda is testing the market with some new products. Honda announced the development of an innovative new passenger front airbag technology designed to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object.
Volkswagen launches affordable ID. Charger for home charging
Charging your electric car at home can be easy. But this implies new costs, as the clients have to install expensive wallbox units. Not anymore, as Volkswagen is offering a new solution for this.
Honda develops new frontal airbag for passengers
Honda is making important steps towards in-car safety with the launch of a new innovative airbag. The new passenger front airbag technology is designed to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object. Honda plans to begin applying its advanced airbag design to new products in the United States in 2020.
Hyundai is launching the first car with solar roof charging
Hyundai is already selling some electric cars and enjoys good feedback. To encourage this segment, Hyundai is making important steps in this direction. Hyundai Motor is launching its first car with a solar roof charging system. This eco-friendly technology will provide vehicles with additional electrical power, as well as increasing fuel efficiency and driving range.
Hyundai-Kia develops the first Active Shift Control technology
Every manufacturer is looking to improve its future efficiency, either through hybridisation, either through improvements to current engines. hyundai ahas a different solution.
Volkswagen launches new manual transmission: MQ281
Even though sales for their DSG transmission are increasing year by year, Volkswagen is not abandoning the manual gearbox. Proof is that Volkswagen announced it will introduce a new manual gearbox: the MQ281, as it is known, works efficiently and saves up to five grams of CO2 per kilometre depending on the engine-gearbox combination. The new Passat is the first vehicle to be equipped with the MQ281, followed by almost all vehicle classes of the Volkswagen Group.