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What are the world’s biggest car brands doing right?

If you throw enough money at something, it will succeed, yes? Well, maybe not always, but brand building does require a significant chunk of…

Local Motors announces 3D printed car modification competition for 2015

Just a few weeks ago, we saw the first 3D printed car cruise down the streets of Chicago and New York. The crowdsourced design…

SEMA 2014: Ken Block’s Gymkana 7 Mustang is the god of all customs [Gallery]

Ken Block, the seriously talented driving magician, has had a torrid time of things in the recent Rally de Espana, getting a puncture on…

NASCAR drivers trade fists of fury: 6 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments go…

New two-stroke engine co-developed by Renault promises lower emissions, fuel consumption

It’s nearly 2015 and the world is hellbent on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel engines before its too late. So when scientists…

Could our collective future include a transparent car that can see all around it?

Japanese researchers have created a transparent car. The car uses projectors, cameras and special mirrors to reflect what is outside the car onto the…

B-segment blasters: the top 5 small hot hatches currently on sale

Supercars are brilliant. But if you can afford one, youâ€™re in rather a small minority. And if youâ€™re ever to come even close to…

Omoda C5 X review

Omoda is one of Chery’s sub-brands in the South African market, combining daring design with an abundance of in-cabin digitisation. Its mid-size crossovers are…

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

TDK has responded to developing market needs with a new range of advanced inertial measurement units (IMU) for automotive applications. The Japanese electronics giant…

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

Data centres will command power equivalent to the entire Japanese power grid by 2030. It’s a startling prediction and one that infrastructure futurists, data…

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

Perhaps the most iconic of all light tactical vehicles is the Toyota Land Cruiser Technical. These pickup trucks have been a platform of choice…

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history

JLR’s Range Rover might be the most profitable vehicle it markets, but the Defender generates the highest volume of revenue. It has become the…

Luca de Meo and his Renault legacy

Luca de Meo has left his tenure as CEO of Renault, having led one of France’s most important companies for five years. The Italian…

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Gemini will soon enhance the in-cabin infotainment experience for Volvo owners, thanks to a new agreement with Google. Volvo was an early pioneer of…

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Everest isn’t available to American buyers. But its platform-twin Ranger is. Are American Ford fans who like the idea of a more compact three-row…

Quartermaster is unquestionably cool – and capable

Ineos has done what Land Rover could not, reviving its original Defender’s spirit. The independently financed British brand has created the fantasy off-road exploration…