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Smart’s latest ForTwo and ForFour cars ooze tiny tech and city swagger

After we revealed sketches showcasing what they could look like, Daimler-owned Smart has finally unveiled its new bite-sized ForTwo and ForFour city cars. And…

Comfort and convenience, but at a cost: the Suzuki SX4

I’ve never been entirely certain where I stand on smallish SUV crossovers like the Suzuki SX4. One the one hand, I can understand their…

Tesla’s Model III all-electric family saloon to go on sale by 2017

Tesla, according to its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, is planning to build a mid-range, all-electric family saloon by 2017, dubbed the “Model III.” Although…

Sketches suggest next gen Smart Fortwo will wear some pretty fat rubber

There was a time when it seemed like Smart was on the cusp of world domination. The Daimler-owned marque had a range of city…

8 concept-to-production cars that got lost in translation

You know how it works. A car manufacturer dramatically whips the covers off a stunning new concept vehicle, leaving the automotive world with its…

Jaguar XE all-aluminium super saloon set for September launch

Following the announcement of their arcade-like driver’s assistant, Jaguar has spilt a few more blueprints of their latest sports saloon, announcing the technology and…

Is this the greatest used car ad ever made?

When most people think about selling their old car, they think about posting ads for it on online classifieds sites, sticking a notice in…

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…

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs

Trail Boss has a proven reputation amongst off-road adventure drivers, but has Chevrolet unintentionally got its new model timing perfect? By virtue of delay?…

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…