Home : Automotive & Design News : Technology

Automotive Technology News

Mazda Push Lightweight Solutions The Japanese firm is developing innovative ways to reduce weight on its vehicles Volvo C70 gets top result in recent crash test Top Safety Pick award for convertible Four Decades of Rotary Propulsion Mazda Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Rotary Engine Vehicle Metal Nanotechnology Research Accelerated Ford is to accelerate its nanotechnology research into lighter weight metals and plastics World's First Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Car Ford unveils the first 'driveable' vehicle powered by new technologies that can be charged locally All Mazdas Now iPod Compatible Keenly aware of their youthful customers, the Japanese firm continues to appeal to lifestyle customers New Safety Technology Works Before an Accident The Mercedes-Benz Pre-Safe system anticipates imminent risks Super-Size Customers mean Bigger Dummies Plus-size cyber-mannequins help designers create interiors that are compatible with America’s growing population. Volvo previews new generation collision warning system Automatic warning and braking system is revealed Volvo Picks Up Green Performance Awards The Swedish manufacturer takes 16 gold medals at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Paris Multi-Fuel Vehicle & Collision Warning System Volvo unveil their latest contribution to 'sustainable mobility' GM, DC & BMW Announce Hybrid Breakthrough A coalition of three manufacturers has brought a substantial advance in hybrid engine technology Panda Hydrogen Fiat's alternative fuel vehicle aims to match traditional petrol performance Ford Expands FlexiFuel Offering Alternative fuel system increases in use across Europe. New technologies as standard on Fords Voice control and wireless connectivity systems to be available on most vehicles DC and Ford buy Ballard Two of the World's largest car companies buy into fuel cells GM Establishes Swedish R&D Office New facility to focus on safety, manufacturing and fuel economy Multi-Displacement System from Chrysler MDS allows fuel saving by shutting down part of the engine through cylinder deactivation S Class Looks after its Occupants Consumer-orientated technologies from Mercedes mean improved conditions for drivers and passengers New Push for Super Efficient Engines GM & Bosch join Stanford University on advanced combustion engine development Volvo's Seat-Belt Breathalyser Ford's safety brand introduces new concepts on it's latest experimental car Mazda Appoints New R&D Chief Jiro Maebayashi has been appointed head of European research and development for the Japanese manufacturer. Volvo Increases Crash Simulation Capacity The car company with the strongest reputation for safety has unveiled its impact testing supercomputer GM Invests in Crash Testing General Motors has announced it will build a new rollover testing facility at its Milford Proving Ground in Michigan World's First Steel and Aluminium Joining Technology Mazda have developed a friction heat method to join Steel and Aluminium Research Backs Run-Flat Tyres A study by the BMW Emergency Service highlights the safety benefits Toyota to Start US Hybrid Production The World's most valuable carmaker is to begin producing hybrid vehicles in North America. Fuel Cell Vehicles Operate in Freezing Temperatures DaimlerChrysler gather data on fuel cell operation in extreme temperatures. Saab Takes Safety Inspiration from Real Life Crash tests and real life accident data are used to improve vehicles Advanced Hydrogen Storage Approval for GM GM/Suzuki First In Japan Approved To Use Advanced Hydrogen Storage System Toyota Prius - 5-star in Euro NCAP Toyota Prius gains 5 stars in the Euro NCAP vehicle crash impact performance tests. Saab's Alcohol Lockout Concept Saab unveils Keyring Lock-Out Concept to discourage drinking and driving Fuel Cell buses on Beijing streets next year DaimlerChrysler and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology Sign Agreement Prius hybrid system wins Award Prius hybrid system wins International Engine of the Year 2004 Engine of the Year - Mazda Renesis Mazda's Renesis wins the 2.5-3.0 Litre Category of International Engine of the Year by two-year continuation Mercedes McLaren SLR in Production Mercedes and McLaren put their advanced manufacture processes on show. Infiniti to Utilise Lane Warning System Advanced Lane Departure Warning System Set to Debut on New Infiniti in the US Mazda Digital Tech Investment Mazda to Invest 14 Billion Yen in New Digital Technology Mazda to use Toyota's G-BOOK System Mazda and Toyota Collaborate on In-Vehicle Information Service