Nissan brings autonomous to London, Alpine to make cars again, Volvo teases XC60, Jaguar watch
February 28, 2017
Nissan is another step closer to bringing self-driving cars to the real world. They’re testing next generation autonomous drive prototype vehicles on the streets of London. This is the first time they’ve done this in Europe. Public road testing has been conducted in the U.S. and Japan. Nissan plans to launch multi-lane autonomous driving technology next year, and hands-free driving on urban roads in 2020.
For the first time in more than 20 years, Alpine is presenting a production car. The new A110 will premiere at the Geneva International Motor show. Alpine is part of the Renault Group. They say the two-seater sports car features a full aluminum platform and upper body. More details are expected at their press conference on March 7, 2017. Here are some pictures for now!
Volvo will bring a new SUV and improved safety features to the audience in Geneva next week. The Swedish premium car maker will reveal the new XC60. The company says it will feature three advanced driver assistance features: City Safety, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, and an updated Blind Spot Information System. City Safety has been advanced to help steer away from obstacles. We'll find out more from Geneva, but here's a teaser shot for now:
You can experience the heritage of Jaguar racing on your wrist. Bremont has revealed the new white-dial MKII chronograph. The British watch company says it was inspired by the Jaguar Lightweight E-type which won the 12 Hours of Sebring GT class in 1963. That inspiration is very clear with the Jaguar heritage logo above the six o’clock position, and the hour markings in the style of the numerals found on E-type instruments. The red-stitched strap draws on the racing stripes everyone saw when number 23 crossed the finish line.