The Toyota Prius is the first car to have undergone Euro NCAP’s newest test of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology for pedestrians. In the tests, the standard fitted Toyota Safety Sense effectively recognised potential crashes with pedestrians and cars, helping it to achieve the first five star rating in 2016. By including this test as part [...]

The Netherlands’ could ban the sale of all diesel and petrol cars by 2025. A majority of the Dutch Parliament’s lower house have approved the bill, which would be the first in history. Motorists would still be able to drive their existing diesel and petrol cars, but all new models would have to be emissions-free. [...]

Visitors to the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham exhibition will be able to see the latest developments from around the world with exhibitors representing 30 key automotive countries. China alone will have 61 aftermarket and supply chain companies taking part, with Korea (16) and Taiwan (15) also well represented. The exhibition also boasts two national pavilions from [...]

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co Ltd in China. The acquisition allows BASF to establish a stronger coatings production footprint by gaining access to a state-of-the-art automotive refinish coatings plant in China. It will also enable BASF to broaden its automotive refinish portfolio in Asia Pacific by [...]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitisation will change the future of cars, challenge traditional business models and create immense potential for innovation according to Frost & Sullivan. The growth partnership company predicts that in future, cars will be cognitive – not only will they recognise voices and be able to optimise the journey, they will also [...]