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Could the Black Knight change our minds about drones?

Check this out. It’s a drone, but not the kind making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The “Black Knight”, which is disappointingly painted…

4 tech-inspired motoring pilgrimages future generations might make

It’s difficult for most people not to start feeling warm and fuzzy any time the words “road trip” are mentioned. In an instant, memories…

Merc lets the world know its AMG GT is loud, looks like a sports car

If you like big, throaty V8 engines, there’s a pretty big chance you’ll at least enjoy listening to Mercedes-Benz’ Porsche 911 beater, the AMG…

Watch McLaren’s VIPs thrash the 650S Coupe around Monza [video]

You don’t have to be a McLaren fan, or executive, to appreciate this. Mentioning “McLaren” and “Monza” in the same sentence should evoke nostalgia…

Self-driving cars: a case for and against the autonomous vehicle

Nearly one quarter of drivers are right now willing to stump up a sizeable chunk of change to have an autonomous driving mode in…

German reserve flies out the window as Audi introduces 525bhp A3

When you buy a mid-sized German saloon there are a few things you expect: a reasonable amount of technology, good build quality and a…

E-Type reborn: Jaguar to complete its 50-year-old promise

In 1963, Jaguar planned to build 18 “Lightweight E” E-types, but for reasons unknown the company only made 12. To remedy this grave indiscretion,…

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…