The European car market saw growth in August, recording the highest August result in the last 20 years. But this strong growth is somewhat artificial, as registrations were boosted by stock clearances ahead of the introduction of WLTP on the 1 September. This is evidenced by unusual results in typically slow selling segments, and booming [...]

Together with Vodafone, Ford is testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. Furthermore, the system can provide early warning that emergency vehicles are approaching – and which side of the road they should move towards to avoid being an obstruction The consequences of blocking the [...]

Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs around the globe due to a fire risk. According to Automotive News Canada, 19,761 of the vehicles being recalled are in Canada, and 215,124 vehicles in America. Included in the recall are certain 2015 to 2017 Nissan Muranos, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Maximas, 2017 to 2018 Nissan [...]

Introducing the FitCar PPV, brainchild of Nasser Al Shawaf, who, together with Dutch engineering partner, BPO, has developed the world’s first calorie-burning car. The FitCar PPV ‘prototype #2’ is based on a standard Audi A4 Avant 2.0L petrol TFSI auto, with the throttle replaced by a bicycle pedal mechanism and mated to a flywheel, which [...]