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The Mini brand is known for many things - the diminutive size of its models, the so-called 'go-kart feel' of the driving dynamics, and the unmistakable design.But what if all of these elements were flipped on their heads?According to Mini's head of design

Bridgestone has partnered with Microsoft to further develop tyre monitoring technology, producing the world's first system that can detect damage to the rubber in real time.An evolution of the tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) found in many cars tod

The Mercedes-Benz autonomous car is still a while away, with the brand focusing its attention on self-driving trucks.

While the idea of a world in which software drives our cars for us frightens many people - computers are prone to crashing after all - one trend that's even more terrifying is people believing that their cars are already autonomous, and driving, or not dr

Jaguar Land Rover has uncovered the Project Vector, an all-electric and autonomous vehicle it envisions as the future of urban mobility.Measuring around 4000mm in length, the self-driving pod is specifically designed to easily navigate tight city streets and maximise interior space for passengers.The battery and all-electric drivetrain are housed within the floor of the Project Vector, though exact details are yet to be revealed.What can be seen is a steering wheel and pedals, meaning the Project Vector will not be a full Level 5 autonomous vehicle that can operate without any driver involvement.Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) boss Ralf Speth said the Project Vector was built with environmentalism in mind as the brand marches towards its ‘Destination Zero’ plan for zero emissions, accidents and congestion.“Project Vector shows Jaguar Land Rover as a leader in innovation to make our societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner,” he said.“Through this project, we are collaborating with the brightest minds in academia, supply chain and digital services, to create connected, integrated mobility systems – the fundamental building blocks for Destination Zero.“Project Vector is precisely the brave and innovative leap forward needed to deliver on our mission.”

Toyota has announced a plan to build an all-new city at the foot of Mt Fuji in Japan - and there won't be a Corolla or Camry in sight.Woven City, as the new 175-acre locality will be known, is said to showcase the brand's future thinking, while also allow

Hyundai Motor Group says its new driver-assistance feature will allow its cars to autonomously drive in an "identical pattern as that of the driver".The new Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML) system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to incorporate the driver's

Cost, not technology, will be the biggest hurdle to overcome in the next decade for fully autonomous cars, according to Citroen CEO Linda Jackson.

Toyota's global president, Akio Toyoda, is a man of boundless confidence and infinite ambition - he humbly promises to "supply mobility to all the people on Earth" - but the latest goal he has set for his company is particularly bold, because he's promisi

Audi has lifted the lid on its AI: Trail quattro concept, the brand's take on a cutting-edge SUV off-roader with an all-electric powertrain and autonomous driving capability.