AUTOFORUM

Ford's new “miracle” - Graphene

Oct, 29 2018, 05:36

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will be using Graphene – a two-dimensional nanomaterial that is 200 times stronger than steel -in its vehicle parts.

Next generation additive manufacturing

Sep, 05 2018, 04:25

A year after Premium AEROTEC, Daimler, and EOS jointly initiated the NextGenAM project - a future focused 3D printing system for series production - the first pilot plant has been put into operation at Premium AEROTEC in Varel, northern Germany.

KIA launches SSZ technology

Aug, 14 2018, 08:21

KIA Motors has unveiled its Separated Sound Zone (SSZ) technology – a system that allows each passenger within a vehicle to experience an audio stream “tailored to their individual needs”.

Self-driving taxis coming soon – Daimler and Bosch partner in US trial

Jul, 17 2018, 05:11

Daimler AG, the parent company of luxury car brand Mercedes Benz, has announced that together with partner Bosch, it will start testing self-driving taxis in the Silicon Valley area of California, USA in 2019.

Volvo turns the tide on plastic

Jul, 06 2018, 07:38

Volvo Cars says it will ensure that at least 25% of the plastic used new vehicles will be recycled material from 2025. The automaker also urged auto industry suppliers to work more closely with car makers, to develop sustainable parts.

Isuzu announces Isuzu Industrial Hub

Jul, 06 2018, 07:22

Isuzu South Africa has announced its alliance with the Propella Business Centre in Port Elizabeth, through its investment in the Isuzu Industrial Hub over the next 3 years.

Audi launches new intelligent charging for its e-tron vehicle

Jun, 15 2018, 04:03

Audi is partnering two other companies - SMA Solar Technology and the Hager Group - to connect its electric model Audi e-tron with the user’s home infrastructure.

Revolutionary new Industry 4.0 training system for the collision repair and aftermarket sectors

Jun, 08 2018, 08:37

Tradiebot Industries together with Deakin University has launched a collaborative research project exploring the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies, to develop an Industry 4.0 training system for collision and aftermarket repairers.

Mike Kerns, material? development manager, Global Materials Science shows off the Environmental Achievement of the Year award during the Tyre Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany.??

Goodyear awarded for soybean tyre technology

Mar, 05 2018, 02:08

Goodyear has been awarded for its soybean oil technology innovation that improve tyre flexibility at low temperatures, helping the rubber to remain pliable in cold weather and enhancing traction in rain and snow simultaneously.

Nissan showcases Brain-to-vehicle tech at CES

Jan, 17 2018, 01:22

Nissan gave visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show 2018 a glimpse of its vision for the future of mobility – a future, it says, with more autonomy, more electrification and more connectivity.