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Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park
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Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park

HMI Technologies' self-driving, fully electric vehicle carries up to 15 people and is programmed to navigate around the venue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
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Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards

This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
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Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles

Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Will semi-autonomous vehicles prevent head-on collisions?
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Will semi-autonomous vehicles prevent head-on collisions?

New semi-autonomous vehicle tech being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show is touted as preventing head-on collisions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
New study to delve into the murky world of AI's effects on law, ethics and morality
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New study to delve into the murky world of AI's effects on law, ethics and morality

Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly working its way into New Zealand but what that means for our laws and policies is still a great unknown.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles
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Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles

Volvo to introduce Skype app in its 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to make calls and view upcoming meetings from their dashboard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads
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Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads

New technology in autonomous vehicles cuts rear-end car crashes by 43%, says Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
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Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads

New Zealand is set to see its first autonomous vehicle hit the roads within months, as Volvo and Trafinz prepare for a major demonstration in Tauranga.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

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Autonomous Vehicle stories

Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
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Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Exclusive interview: Machine learning vs deep learning - what's the difference?
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Exclusive interview: Machine learning vs deep learning - what's the difference?

Amazon and Netflix also leverage machine learning to generate tailored recommendations for books and films based on preferences and purchase history.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Trillium buys out CanBusHack, the oldest automotive cybersecurity provider in the world
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Trillium buys out CanBusHack, the oldest automotive cybersecurity provider in the world

Trillium has added the oldest automotive security provider in the world to its portfolio for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical
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Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical

Researchers at Tencent's Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla's firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle
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Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle

La Trobe University in Melbourne gears up for a pioneering autonomous shuttle trial, aimed at transforming student transit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion
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Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
The evolution of connected vehicles: Security critical when lives are at stake
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The evolution of connected vehicles: Security critical when lives are at stake

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report on connected car security, covering design and attack vectors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
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Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy

Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan
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Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan

Microsoft teams up with Renault-Nissan Alliance to work on the new generation of connected driving & autonomous services, through Microsoft Azure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016