Will flying cars ever really take off?
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Flying cars have been the stuff of science fiction for years, and now companies are now starting to look at such options. But what will it take to get our cars off the ground?
Self-driving cars need to ‘see’ what’s going on around them.
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For a driverless car to be safer than one driven by a person it must know what’s going on around it. But making a system that can “see” is a challenge for tech companies.
An emissions cap could save Australians up to A$500 each year in fuel costs.
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The Australian government is considering a cap on car emissions, and the savings in fuel and health costs mean there’s no reason to delay.
Under threat? A tough call for PSA.
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The takeover of GM’s European brands has historic parallels – and implications for both Europe and the US.
Look! No driver in the Mercedes F 015 concept car shown at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.
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When you don’t need a human to drive a car there are plenty of things you can do with such a vehicle.
Lada Niva: still going strong.
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The Lada Niva is 40 years old – and it could just be the best 4x4 ever made.
A banner deal for the auto sector?
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The French group might well manage to turn around General Motors’ struggling division, but plants will close, and the UK looks vulnerable.
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Recycling, rental, durability: How three strategies from the “circular economy” can help automobile manufacturers reduce waste and improve profitability, all while helping preserve the environment
Do we really need one each?
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Think you couldn’t possibly do without your car? There are more options than you might think.
Want cleaner air? Stop leaving your car engine running while you’re stopped at lights or waiting for a passenger, and demand better regulations from the government.
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Australia needs stronger policy aimed at curbing air pollution, but the options currently on the table fall short. For now, we could all aim to drive less and turn off the engine when the car is idle.
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China is ramping up its low-emission transport game – so will the rest of the world follow suit?
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As Cuba opens up, the country has the chance to lead a shift away from the dream of car ownership.
Water use for transport is significant.
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Travelling to work can require as much water as you use at home.
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A Woking-Cupertino tie-up seems implausible at first glance, but there is plenty up for grabs which could suit both companies.
Gas is cheap and Americans are back on in their cars and trucks.
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Many people thought U.S. gasoline consumption had already peaked. They were wrong. What happened?
The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, is one of the few remnants of America’s mid-20th century motel boom.
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What does the shuttering of traditional roadside motels say about America’s relationship with travel and freedom?
When cars talk to each other, and their surroundings.
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There is a way to improve safety across a rapidly evolving range of advanced mobility technologies and vehicles. The answer is connectivity.
A problem worth solving.
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If computers ruled the roads, we might be out of a jam.
Taking the drive out of the car will change the transportation industry.
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It’s a race that’s pitting the motor industry against tech giants and even the ridesharing company Uber. But what will be the impact when driverless cars take to the roads?
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Self-driving technology could change the way the insurance industry works, with carmakers on the hook.