Automotive Industry News & Analysis

Power you trust: FPT engines triumph at Dakar 2026

The trucks, powered by the iconic CURSOR 13 engine, set the pace from the very first stages of the rally.

Point S puts its tires to the test at exclusive Estoril track event

A full day of hands-on testing was designed to demonstrate the performance, safety and reliability of the Point S Summer range.

FPT toward Dakar 2026: Where technology meets the ultimate adventure

FPT is gearing up for Dakar 2026, once again confirming its role as technical partner of the de Rooy FPT teams.

Scaling electric power transmission for high-torque, low-speed applications

Diesel has been the default energy source for heavy equipment longer than most engineers care to remember.

Rethinking 'standard' occupants: How inclusive testing improves auto safety

Crash test dummies, called “anthropomorphic test devices”, were first developed for the military in 1949, then adopted by the automotive industry in the mid-1960s.

Southco access hardware tackles the challenges of rail modernization

Southco’s engineering innovations are redefining access, safety and reliability in the railway sector.

AI model helps engineers forecast where future crashes might occur

The tool, dubbed SafeTraffic Copilot, was developed to provide experts with both crash analyses and crash predictions in a bid to reduce automotive acccidents.

Revisiting belt drives: Competitive modern materials

The advanced materials covered in this post have been introduced to transform belt drives from background machine loops into viable front-line power transmission alternatives.

VI-grade and HBK announce Smart Prototypes Summit 2026

The event will showcase how smart prototypes are the new generation of development platforms where virtual and physical worlds operate as one, combining simulation, testing and data intelligence.

This Swiss-made guardian angel keeps drivers safe

The tool, dubbed DriverCheck, is a miniaturized in-cabin camera that continuously monitors the driver’s heartbeat, breathing and alertness in real time.

Fasteners in the e-Mobility space: Enabling the electric future

The article will describe challenges, fastener-based solutions (including specific products: IFH studs, the eConnect/ECCB line) and implications for manufacture and performance.

Tesla’s self-driving mode is coming to Australia amid controversy

A recent video showed a Tesla navigating roads in Melbourne’s CBD without the driver’s hands on the wheel. Authorities warned these trials had not been approved.

Unpacking Europe's hydrogen blending plan

In the short term, blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems looks like a pragmatic solution.

The tram, a model of sustainable transport

While they once fell out of favor to make room for the bus and car, trams seem to be making a comeback. And are increasingly autonomous, to boot.

Infographic: The state of autonomous vehicle safety

This infographic shows that autonomous vehicles have "miles" to go if they are expected to reach performance parity with human drivers.

5 reasons why autonomous autos probably won't take over UK streets any time soon

The U.K. government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year. But ten years on, and with self-driving cars increasingly common in the U.S. and China, significant obstacles still stand in their way in the U.K.

The State of Autonomous Autos (Sept. 28 - Oct. 4)

For more than a decade, self-driving cars have been in the limelight. Billions have been invested. Many prototypes have been tested. And a few lives have been lost along the way. Yet, for the average consumer and commuter, self-driving cars do not feel close.

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