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Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows off its techie features

Mercedes-Benz has revealed official photographs of its fourth-generation C-Class ahead of the planned public unveiling at the Detroit motor show set for next month…

Meet the all new BMW M3 [gallery]

BMW recently announced the launch of its new M3 Sedan and M4 coupe. So what should we make of the latest offerings in BMW’s…

GWM C20R: Chinese…but not what you might expect

Had you told me a couple of years ago that I would be driving a GWM for the week, I would in all honesty…

Christmas comes early as BMW unveils new M3, M4 models

Christmas has come early for petrol heads. The latest version of the worldâ€™s best-selling sports car — nearly 40 000 of the last generation…

Renault, Orange want to see what 4G can bring to cars

Tomorrowâ€™s vehicles will be hyper-connected, enabling motorists to safely access their professional and personal digital worlds, wherever driving circumstances permit. That much is becoming…

Simple tech: why the Suzuki Jimny is like a Rubik’s Cube

The Rubikâ€™s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture ErnÅ‘ Rubik. Back in the day old man ErnÅ‘ worked…

Ford apparently open to electric, hybrid Mustangs

When Ford unveiled the 2015 Mustang last week, it was clear that the company was taking its iconic muscle car in more tech-savvy direction….

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…