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Exploring Fuel Cell Technology

Posted by Tristan | May 24th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Toyota-FCV-R-concept-carMany experts think that by 2040 most of us will be driving a fuel-cell hydrogen vehicle (FCHV) because the concept makes a lot of sense. By Jake Venter on ToyotaZone The FCV-R conc …

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Motorcycle Lights Could Get Smart

Posted by Tristan | May 23rd, 2013 | 0 Comments

6c703fe19cd561cb35d244f45ba2d954_largeVololights, a powered licence plate frame, alerts other drivers to rates of deceleration of motorbikes, whether the rider uses engine braking, downshifting or brake levers to decel …

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Isuzu Takes Mapping Outdoors

Posted by Tristan | May 21st, 2013 | 0 Comments

214477_Full_MedResKudos to General Motors South Africa for this innovative marketing campaign for the new Isuzu KB. Inspired by Google Street View, the company has mapped some of the country’s rem …

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Volvo Demos Road Sign Detection Tech

Posted by Tristan | May 20th, 2013 | 0 Comments

VolvoWith Road Sign Information technology, you’ll never miss important road signs. A forward-looking camera detects road signs, such as speed limits and signs that prohibit over …

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Hands-on With Steering By Wire

Posted by Tristan | May 9th, 2013 | 1 Comment

NissanNissan plans to equip some of its models with “steer-by-wire”, a computerized engine technology, to control steering electronically. The system works by sending signals …

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Volvo Tackles Blindspot Hazards

Posted by Tristan | May 8th, 2013 | 0 Comments

465041_10151437319742083_1721002880_oThat feeling when you are about to change lane and all of a sudden a car appears out of nowhere, in your blind spot – both shocking and scary. This particular hazard is somet …

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Bosch App Links Phones To Workshops

Posted by Tristan | May 7th, 2013 | 0 Comments

1-AA-19166Using the new, free fun2drive app from Bosch installed on a smartphone, drivers can read out fault codes via the vehicle’s on-board diagnostics (OBD) interface while on the m …

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Raindrop Eliminating Headlights Mooted

Posted by Tristan | May 6th, 2013 | 0 Comments

invisiblerainsIntel is backing new, complex headlight technology that “removes” raindrops from the driver’s view when driving in the rain.          …

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Active Beam Under The Spotlight

Posted by Tristan | May 6th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Volvos-Active-High-Beam-Control-1-640x371Volvo is promising improved night visibility while considering other road users, with its Active High Beam technology. The system negates flicking between low and high beam during …

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Bosch Wins Innovation Award

Posted by Tristan | May 5th, 2013 | 0 Comments

473092_448103171950031_592527734_oThe Centre of Automotive Management and PricewaterhouseCoopers have given Bosch the 2013 Automotive Innovation Award in powertrain technology and electronics categories. One of the …

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