Top News:
- What the BMW 7 Series means for your next 3 Series – Autocar: The new BMW 7 Series breaks new ground in terms of construction and technology – and those breakthroughs will filter down the range
- SWEDEN: Autoliv puts new spin on vacuum braking – Just-auto: Autoliv has developed a new vacuum braking system – called Torricelli – developed for significantly reducing stopping distance for autonomous emergency braking (AEB). the supplier claims the innovation could revolutionise traffic safety in urban environments.
- OnStar injury predictor may help treat crash victims – Freep: Call it triage by algorithm. General Motors’ OnStar unit is introducing Injury Severity Prediction, a technology that promises to accurately predict the…
- Acura recall shows glitch in automatic braking system – Detroit News: Acura has recalled two models because the automatic emergency braking systems can malfunction
- Daimler eyes more than two billion euro savings in next efficiency plan – Reuters: As part of an efficiency plan to lower costs, Daimler has pursued a … On Thursday, speaking to analysts at Daimler’s investor day, Zetsche said: “The…
- Daimler expects double digit sales growth in China this year – Reuters: MUNICH, June 11 Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche on Thursday said he plans to achieve double-digit growth of Mercedes-Benz passenger car…
- New Honda Jazz Bookings Likely to Open by 20 June, India Launch on 8 July; 6 Things You … – Ibtimes: Auto lovers in India have heard plenty about the upcoming premium hatchback Honda Jazz, its design elements and power plants. Although the…
- Daimler CEO says expects second-quarter to be better than first – Reuters: Daimler said year-to-date sales of Mercedes sports utility vehicles were up 27 percent. Zetsche also said he expected sales of the AMG sub-brand to…
- Busy Start for Toyota GAZOO Racing – @ToyotaMotorCorp: Toyota GAZOO Racing began its Le Mans 24 Hours week with a busy day of preparation in the opening practice and qualifying sessions for the third round of the World Endurance Championship.
Other news, rumors, and gossip:
- Dirty Secret: Most Green-Car Owners Go Back to Gasoline – The Street: An Edmunds.com study has found that a record share of hybrid and electric-car owners are swapping their “green” models for sport utility vehicles as…
- No Need For Insurance: How Self-Driving Cars Will Disrupt A 200 Billion Dollars Industry – Forbes: It does make sense, if you think about it for a minute: if you relinquish control over what your car is doing, why should you pay for any misdemeanor?
- French prototype car hits 10652mpg – Home: If there had been time for the car, which is somewhat slower than the prototype racers gearing up for the main race this weekend, to complete last…
- Tesla’s Home Battery Counterpart Unveiled: Daimler to launch Mercedes-Benz Personal Power … – Vcpost: Mercedes-Benz Personal Power Storage Plant (Credit: Daimler) Daimler unveiled the Mercedes-Benz personal power storage plant for home and…
- Renault Kwid Price Announced, Nissan to Launch CMF-A Car Within the Next 12 Months – Video – Autoevolution: At the end of May, the Renault-Nissan alliance debuted one of the most interesting products from the partnership that began 16 years ago – the…