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Fancy walking off with Nissan’s new LeMans engine? You really can

Meet the engine Nissan will be taking to Le Mans this year. You’d probably imagine that it takes at least a small crane to…

Fourth gen Prius to include new engine, better batteries

The Toyota Prius, which proved to car makers around the world that hybrids could actually sell, is just about ready for its latest update….

Gesture control and cars: can the relationship work?

If youâ€™re anything like the typical road-user, youâ€™re well versed in the art of gesture-based communication. This intricate language of hand motions — sometimes…

Lincoln Navigator 2015 rocks fuel-friendly EcoBoost V6 engine, touchscreen control, Drive Control

After nearly a decade, Lincoln’s legendary Navigator is finally getting a makeover with the launch of its 2015 edition. Here’s what Lincoln has done…

Ford’s self-driving car inspiration? That would be dolphins

Ford’s been gradually moving toward the tech space for a while now. It’s had a research centre in Silicon Valley since mid 2012 and…

The race for the connected car: who’s winning?

The by-line of this website is â€œBecause Cars Are Gadgetsâ€ and this phrase is particularly poignant in 2014 as the race for the connected…

Audi reportedly set to unveil S1 hot hatch at Geneva Motor Show

File this under “should be a lot of fun”. Audi is apparently getting ready to launch a new hot hatch based on its A1…

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…