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Opinion: Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more
Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving.
The amount of technology going into...
Nissan Leaf gets pedestrian safety sound “Canto”
The pure-electric Nissan Leaf hatchback has been fitted with a new warning tone, which alerts pedestrians to the car’s presence.
The all-electric Nissan Leaf has...
How traction control helps keep cars safe
Both two- and four-wheel drive cars benefit from traction control, which sometimes involves several different electronic systems.
Traction control is pretty common these days. In...
Hands-off driving will “put lives at risk”
Thatcham Research claims current systems’ capabilities are too limited to be safely introduced next year.
Government plans to legalise the use of hands-free automated lane...
Euro NCAP launches world’s first driver assist tests
Euro NCAP has released results from the world's first driver-assist testing which will have an impact on some local ANCAP results.
A new set of...
Government consultation on semi-autonomous cars begins
Early stages of government consultation on semi-autonomous vehicles in Europe has begun and will likely affect future requirements on Australian vehicles.
A consultation has been...