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Audi hopes to have this rover rolling on the moon in 2017

Audi has unveiled the rover which it, together with a group calling itself the Part-Time Scientists, hopes to take to the moon in 2017….

Would you actually use the Lotus 3-Eleven on the road?

Look don’t get us wrong, the Lotus 3-Eleven looks stunning and, because it’s a Lotus, it should be spectacular to drive. But would you…

The van is making a comeback! 4 smart van-based people-carriers

Not too long ago, vans were seemingly reserved for decidedly shady characters. You know, individuals shiftily trying to hawk clearly stolen goods from the…

Watch the new Focus RS in crazy oversteer mode

Judging by the level of anticipation around its release, the Focus RS is going to be one hell of a hot hatch. Ford provided…

The new Alfa Giulia is powerful, looks sensible

Alfa Romeo has unveiled its new flagship and while it looks like it should be treat to drive, it does appear to have sacrificed…

5 super yachts that put your supercar lifestyle to shame

I have heard of buying islands or sailing the seven seas in your ridiculous megayacht but now, island-yachts are the next big thing, literally…

New Ford tech lets drivers ‘see around corners’

Something pretty interesting is making its way out of Ford’s Silicon Valley-based research and innovation. The US carmaker has announced technology which will effectively…

What is Northvolt worth for German car companies?

Northvolt needs $1.2bn to continue operations. It’s a telling number after the Swedish battery manufacturer secured $15bn in funding, which has delivered none of…

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

Jaguar. The ‘J’ bit of JLR is struggling. And that’s being kind. All its Le Mans racings wins, gorgeous E-Type memories and heroic XJ220…

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

For German car companies, China’s luxury car market has devolved from secure future profits to disastrous income losses. With its powerful economy and a…

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Donald Trump has had a resurgent year. Tesla? Not so much. The Cybertruck sales aren’t tracking initial reservation demand and full autonomous self-driving functionality…

Vivo update – a big safety gain

Polo Vivo has been South Africa’s most popular passenger car for many years. Like its progenitor, the Citi Golf, it’s a case of very…

Review: Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE

Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE. It is an elaborate name for an exciting luxury SUV. The Evoque has always been a future Land…

Safer Swift due this Spring

Swift was the model that anchored Suzuki’s return to South Africa in 2008. At a time when Toyota had exited RunX, there was nothing…

Nvidia isn’t hype for automotive engineers

Nvidia earnings were the most anticipated financial services event of the year. As the world’s most valuable publicly traded company by market capitalization, you…

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…