Hyundai Motor Company today shared its vision for pioneering the use of robotics in both the real world and metaverse at CES 2022, one of the most influential tech events in the world, running from Jan. 5-7. The company’s press day event was also livestreamed via Hyundai Motor’s YouTube channel (Link).
A panel of world-renowned car designers, engineers, auto industry titans, motorsport legends, specialist journalists, broadcasters and media professionals voted this week for their Best Cars of the Year 2021/2022.
New research has revealed that the pressures around learning to drive and passing a driving test will continue into 2022.
UK car production fell -28.7% in November to 75,756 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fifth consecutive month of decline and represents the worst November performance since 1984 as UK car makers continue to wrestle with the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.
Markus Deusing, previously Chief Commercial Officer, has taken over as Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet International as of January 1 st 2022. Markus will continue the successful management established by former CEO, Marco Lessacher, who will take on responsibility for the global sales activities of BMW Group Financial Services as the new Vice
A brace of ambitious new developments in the electric vehicle space and a clutch of smart safety solutions headline this year's nominations for the 2022 What Car? Innovation Award.
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has achieved a 183 mph speed record for the fastest station wagon with a Christmas tree mounted on the roof! The seasonal speed record breaks Hennessey’s previous best – 181 mph achieved with a 1000 bhp Hennessey Jeep Trackhawk in 2019.
Driving simulation experts rFpro and embedded electronics specialist Xylon are working together to accelerate the testing of complex automotive systems by interfacing real hardware with a simulated environment for both open and closed-loop testing.
The EV industry continues to grow substantially, and automakers are under pressure to provide solutions for the many pain points EV drivers are currently experiencing when trying to utilise global public charging infrastructure.
TESLA’S SUPERCHARGER network has been named the UK’s best public EV chargepoint provider by Driver Power, the country’s leading car ownership survey.
Reacting to new car registration figures released this morning by the SMMT, RAC director of EVs Sarah Winward-Kotecha said:
“As expected, despite the marginal increase on last year, the November new car market is below pre-pandemic levels as supply issues constrain new car registrations; however the strong increase in sales to private buyers shows consumers are confident”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which
UK car production declined -41.4% in October as factories turned out 64,729 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fourth straight month of decline and the weakest October since 1956 as firms grappled with the global shortage of semiconductors which led to
British start-up Imperium Drive has begun the first UK trials of Fetch, a new on-demand car-hailing service using remote-controlled driverless vehicles, that combines the instant convenience of ride hailing with the flexibility and low cost of car sharing.
Ed Grimston, joint MD of Altelium, the battery health and insurance specialist company, welcomes the legislation announced last week that that all new homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, will be required to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points from next year.
A ground-breaking new efficiency ranking standard – E-Rating™ – has been launched to give electric car buyers clarity on the most efficient models available in the UK, with the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 headlining the top of the E-Rating™ leaderboard.
All motorists know the frustrations and risks of a breakdown, especially on smart motorways, where the UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has recently acknowledged safety measures need to be improved.
In a first for electric vehicles and a step towards racing for the team, McMurtry have been granted approval for the McMurtry Spéirling to join MotorSport Vision test days at Donington Park.
The steep rise in electric vehicle sales is a pivotal moment for all EV stakeholders, writes Adrian Watson, Head of Engineering Research at Thatcham Research
Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to reshape the transportation sector globally, drastically cutting carbon emissions and clearing the way for significant climate progress. Despite the roaring success of EVs, adequate charging infrastructure is lagging behind. Many EV owners charge their cars at home using a wall-mounted charger. This
As the automotive sector accelerates the introduction of zero-emission vehicles, despite supply shortages, the industry calls for a redoubling of efforts to improve charging infrastructure and enhance UK competitiveness. A third of British made cars are now electrified, with more plug-in vehicles expected to be registered this year than in the last
There's more to meeting the COP26 call for increased electric vehicle sales than rushing out new models, writes Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research
In this article, IDTechEx analysts take a look back at the key events and trends from the future mobility world over the past year – and what to look out for in 2022.
This year, the UK has relied on natural beauty close to home more than ever. For many, this meant exploring the adventurous hotspots right on our doorsteps, including the epic mountains of the UK. In fact, over the past year Snowdon has had 40% more visitors than in 2018 1 .
Superpedestrian, the leading e-mobility provider, has launched its new ‘Passes’ in several of its European city locations. Designed to cut costs for riders who regularly use the company’s LINK shared e-scooters, daily, weekly and monthly options are available, each netting big savings for customers. Passes also make the company’s service akin to
