ELECTRIC self-driving cars were a major trend at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016, reports TrendForce.
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Electric-Car company deploys Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Faraday Future has adopted its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
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Adelaide’s SMR Automotive loses Ford contract, reportedly lays off 100 workers
SMR Automotive of Lonsdale has reportedly made 100 redundancies following the loss of a major export contract with Ford.
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Tesla software upgrade allows cars to park autonomously
An upgrade to Tesla’s Autopilot software has included a feature allowing a user’s car to park itself, called Summon.
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Holden defends new car sales slump with strong 2015 figures
Recent figures have shown Holden finished 2015 with an overall sales slump compared to the previous year, despite placing as Australia’s third most popular car brand with 102,951 sales.
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Electric car race heats up with Chevy Bolt
General Motors unveiled its Chevrolet Bolt at the Las Vegas CES on Wednesday, which will be available in the United States for $US 30,000 (after tax credits).
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Volkswagen Australian sales up last year, despite diesel scandal
The overall sales figures of Volkswagen vehicles in Australia last year were not damaged by the German car maker’s emissions cheating scandal, with the company selling nearly 10 per cent more vehicles compared to 2014.
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General Motors invests $US 1/2 billion in Lyft, announces alliance
General Motors is banking on a future involving a network of self-driving cars, investing $US 500 million in ride-sharing company Lyft.
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Hacking a path forward with 3D printing classes
A 3D printing start-up wants to “educate and inspire” manufacturers and potential Makers. Brent Balinski spoke to Protoworks’ founder Hans Chang about 3D printing in businesses and schools.
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VW lays off 600 temps at Zwickau factory
Volkswagen will cut around 600 temporary staff at its Zwickau plant, following a cost-cutting
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VW lays off 600 temps at Zwickau factory
Volkswagen will cut around 600 temporary staff at its Zwickau plant, following a cost-cutting drive as the company attempts to recover from the “defeat device” scandal.
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Addressing Australia’s design failures
Central to the success of world-leading manufacturers like Dyson and Apple, a design emphasis is something Australian engineering lacks. Brent Balinski spoke to Deakin University’s Professor Guy Littlefair about how the university is helping to remedy this.
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Byron Group announces new “smart ambulance”
Specialty vehicle manufacturer Byron Group has announced a new “Smart Ambulance”, the result of a partnership with emergency care solutions company Ferno.
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Ford to keep 50-year-old Lara proving grounds
Ford Australia has confirmed that it will keep its Lara/You Yangs Proving Ground open after it stops manufacturing cars in October next year.
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Vic government launches $46.5 m auto package, urges Commonwealth to extend ATS
The Victorian government has launched a $46.5 million transition plan for workers and communities affected by the end of car assembly.
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Senate automotive inquiry wants more trucks built
A senate inquiry has recommended the Automotive Transformation Scheme be extended, the trucking sector be stimulated and a taskforce be formed.
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PWR Performance lists, eyes battery storage in expansion plans
Automotive cooling technology company PWR Performance Products successfully debuted on the ASX last week, and has plans to continue its growth by entering the battery market.
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Continental Australia engineers to keep jobs beyond death of car industry
Continental Australia will continue to employ about 50 engineering employees after car manufacturing ends in Australia in 2017.
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VW announces $1K goodwill offer for USA customers
Volkswagen has announced a goodwill package for US owners of the company’s four-cylinder, 2.0 litre diesel vehicles affected by the emissions cheating scandal.
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Smart parking trial for Canberra
SMART Parking will install 460 car parking sensors in Canberra in a 12 month trial of its technology.
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