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European motorists are too confident and increasingly aggressive

They may see themselves as calm and careful, but they admit to dangerous behaviour and are becoming more and more aggressive: behind the driving wheel, excessive confidence and self-satisfaction reign undisputed among European drivers, according to a survey published by Ipsos.

New York Auto Show: the newest concepts on display

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Kia and Genesis unveiled two urban-friendly electric concept models to the world for the very first time.

The self-drive vehicle frenzy wanes

The car industry’s press releases regarding self-drive vehicles are becoming more cautious and the spectacular launches initially announced for 2020 have been put back due to the complexity and cost of the technology. Since the Tesla and Uber accidents last year in the US, enthusiasm seems to have waned, although the industry continues to invest massively in research.

Geneva Motor Show: the top six supercars

The supercars and hypercars (over 1000hp) are always top on the public’s must-see list when they hit the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland).

Amazon invests in self-driving car startup Aurora

A self-driving car technology startup founded by former Google, Tesla and Uber executives said Thursday it secured $530 million in new funding that included a "significant" investment from Amazon.

The most beautiful Italian cars showcased at the 2019 International Automobile Show of Monaco

The 3rd edition of the International Automobile Show of Monaco (SIAM) runs until 3rd March 2019. In all, some sixty manufacturers, among which Alpine, Bentley, Ferrari, Lotus, Morgan, Rolls-Royce, Tesla and Smart, are expected in the Principality during this glamorous event, under the high patronage of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Peugeot 508 voted "Most beautiful car of the year" 2018

During the Festival Automobile International’s Grand Prix award ceremony that took place on Tuesday 29 January 2019 in Paris, the Peugeot 508 was elected the Most beautiful car of the year 2018 by online voters. The French saloon takes over from the Alpine A110, elected last year.

For auto tech at CES, "user experience" becomes the key

Technology firms tackling the challenge of autonomous driving are focusing on the "user experience" of vehicles that are increasingly becoming an extension of people's digital life.

Seven models in the starting blocks for the title of “Most beautiful car of the year”

The vehicles nominated in the election of the “Most beautiful car of the year 2018”, in the framework of the forthcoming Festival Automobile International, whose awards ceremony will take place on 29 January 2019, are the DS 3 Crossback, Fiat 500X, Jeep Wangler, Kia Proceed, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes Class A and the Peugeot 508. All that now remains is to see which model the web users choose to take over from the Alpine A110, elected last year.

Do or die? Study gives crash course in driverless ethics

In the not-too-distant future, driverless cars may have to choose between saving their passengers or pedestrians when faced with unavoidable accidents. But how should they decide?