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How much sense does BMW and Samsung’s app collaboration make?

Google’s Android needs no introduction, neither does its biggest vendor, Samsung. Another big name, so imperiously embed in our minds is BMW. There are…

Imagine if the UI in cars was actually like this [video]

If we’re brutally honest, the touch-screen interfaces in most cars aren’t great. As Motorburn contributor Ryan Bubear notes manufacturers have a habit of burying…

Rinspeed officially debuts autonomous Tesla-based XchangE concept

If you’re the kind of one percenter who can’t wait to be ferried about business class style in your autonomous car, then you’ll probably…

5 of the geekiest cars set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Each year Geneva kicks off the motoring show season in style. It isn’t the first of the year, but it certainly contends for the…

Renault gives its Twingo city car a sporty new look [Gallery]

It’s difficult not to like the Renault Twingo — it’s sporty, fun and fueled by serious French flair. And, if anything, the latest update…

Fancy a drive in the snow? Check out these push-button studded tyres

We don’t often write about tyres on Motorburn — mainly because you’d probably hunt us down and beat us senseless if we ever got…

5 concept cars that owe their existence to short-lived trends

When designers set out to make a concept car, a couple of things can happen. First off, they can take the sensible route and…

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…