New-Atlas reports that a Michigan-based trauma surgeon and crash-test-dummy manufacturer are hoping to bring car safety up to date with models that are a more accurate representation of today’s older and overweight drivers. ‘The typical patient today is overweight or obese – they’re the rule rather than the exception,’ said trauma surgeon Stewart Wang, an [...]

The State of the Future Report, unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, has predicted that 90% of all vehicles on the road will be electric by 2035. However, BP’s forecasts say it will be just a fraction of that – 100 million EVs – with demand for oil rising into the 2040s. It’s [...]

US president Donald Trump has urged Fiat Chrysler, Ford and General Motors to build more cars in America. He met the heads of the three auto manufacturers in an hour-long meeting yesterday when he restated his pledge to see more auto plants in the country in a bid to create more jobs. Trump said, ‘We [...]

TomTom and Mappy have announced that they have extended their long-term relationship. As part of the deal, Mappy has increased its access to TomTom traffic data from 10 countries to the whole of Europe, matching its coverage access to TomTom maps. Mappy is also positioned to leverage TomTom’s next generation map database, leading the way [...]

Ford has introduced a new online platform enabling customers to purchase or finance a new Ford vehicle in minutes. Accessible from any device and developed by Ford Motor Credit Company and financial technology company AutoFi, the solution is being trialled in Ohio before roll out to more Ford and Lincoln dealerships across the United States. [...]