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Auto technology panels: Cox Automotive sheds light on EV adoption trends

Auto Remarketing

The road to broader consumer acceptance of vehicle electrification is fraught with slowdowns, challenges and bumps in the road.

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Software breach had “clear impact” on June provincial sales

Canadian Auto Dealer

“The CDK outage appears to have impacted Canadian dealers in a noticeable way for June, and this impact was evidently far from evenly spread across the country,” said Andrew King, Managing Partner at DAC, in a statement. And Quebec managed a 5.7% increase.

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Why the Isuzu D-Max Blade doesn’t come with any extra power

CarExpert

While Walkinshaw – famous for its work on numerous vehicles including performance Holdens – has put its spin on the D-Max’s styling and suspension setup, a notable omission is any power bump for the diesel ute. As it stands, the Blade is powered by the same 3.0-litre litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine used by other D-Max models.

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Has Touchscreen Tech Gone Too Far? Euro NCAP Thinks So

Carscoops

Throw in some bumps and trying to tap that app icon can be like slotting your key in the front door after seven pints on a Friday night. Thankfully many carmakers still spread functions between screens and real buttons and dials, and improving voice activation is helping. And that’s if the road is smooth.

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The Impact of Automatic Braking Systems: Saving Lives and Reducing Injuries Annually

Automotive Addicts

That means what could have been a major crash turns into a minor bump or, even better, gets dodged completely. And as we keep pushing forward with innovations, investments, and spreading the word, we’re paving the way to a future where getting from A to B doesn’t have to be a risky business.

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The best cars of Villa d'Este are not at Villa d’Este

Autocar

Down the road – a short boat ride for most – Villa d’Este spreads out, takes off its silk Hermes tie and wraps it firmly around its head. I bump into a mate while walking around and he tells me there is more. But these are just the cars in the main site. But it's not here. It's down the road.

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This hydrogen-powered off-roader shows one way to keep V8s alive

CarExpert

Beginning with a program in 2022 to improve battery performance, the collaboration between the two saw the development of a highly specialised dielectric heat transfer fluid in which the entire battery is immersed, helping to control heat build-up caused by high-speed charging, while helping to prevent the spread of thermal runaway.