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Next-gen Nissan Leaf to get Propilot semi-autonomous system

The new Leaf is expected to adopt a more aggressive design inspired by the latest Micra; predicted to have a range of 547km.
1 min read27 Jun '17
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Nissan has confirmed that the new Leaf will be revealed this September, with the brand’s single-lane semi-autonomous Propilot system.

The carmaker has released an image of the new Leaf’s all-digital setup behind the steering wheel, showing the display when Propilot is activated. 

A previous preview image released by Nissan hints at more angular lines and harder edges for the car’s design. This, along with recent sightings of development cars, further suggests that the next-gen Leaf will likely take influence from the new and more striking Micra.

Along with its new look, Nissan’s next-generation, zero-emissions electric hatchback will also have an electric drivetrain that’s predicted to have a range of up to 547km – more than double the current car’s range. This is also around 145km more than what the latest Renault Zoe can offer.

The gains on the Leaf will be thanks to new battery pack options that will enable Nissan to sell it with a variety of specs, just as Tesla does with its models. The largest battery could double the 30kWh lithium-ion pack found in the highest-spec version of the current Leaf.

When the future Leaf arrives in international markets next year, it will lead Nissan's charge to grow EVs to represent 20 percent of its sales by 2020.

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PSA to reveal semi-autonomous cars this year

The DS 7 crossback SUV will have Level-2 self-driving features; fully autonomous cars to arrive around 2020.
1 min read26 Jun '17
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Volkswagen to introduce five new electric models

The carmaker is aiming for a leadership position in the EV market and plans to sell a million electric cars by 2025.
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Aston Martin recalls Vantage over gearbox issue

The Speedshift automatic gearbox software problem can cause a loss of power to the assisted brakes and hydraulic steering.
1 min read25 Jun '17
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JLR showcases new autonomous Range Rover

JLR's new car can drive itself, but must have a human behind the wheel
1 min read24 Jun '17
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Second Hyundai N Performance model reveal in 2018

The all-new N model could be based on the Hyundai RN30 concept.
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