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Here’s why the new BMW X5 deserves a massive high five [Review]

There is an inherent danger when driving a swanky, premium badged car, no not the risk of injury or death from piloting a powerful…

Porsche, Martini Racing pay homage to Le Mans with limited edition 911

Porsche is getting serious about its Le Mans 24 Hours return, and to flag the occasion, the German marque has released a road-going beautified…

Formula E is not the environmentally-friendly racing series we were hoping for, but it’s a start

Let’s not fool ourselves. Although I hate to knock it before its first race, Formula E really is no greener than it’s petroleum-based cousins….

Could technology make car chases obsolete? VW thinks so

Yes we know, this is the second Volkswagen ad we’ve featured today but we wouldn’t feature it if it wasn’t a goodie. Quick, what’s…

VW sells its first XL1 ultra efficient hybrid for around $150 000

Volkswagen, always on the edge of technology’s tall cliff face, has sold its first example of what is the world’s most efficient Batmobile, the…

The way this VW ad gets its message across will leave you gasping [Video]

We’ve seen thought-provoking anti texting and driving ads before, but none with this level of interactivity. The ad, which comes from Volkswagen Hong Kong,…

8 optional extras you should avoid on your next new car

Some manufacturers pride themselves on the fact that their vehicles come with either absolutely no expensive options or an extras list shorter than Tom…

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…