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Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi has died

Marussia and French Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi has died. “It is with deep sadness that the parents of Jules Bianchi, Philippe and Christine,…

Why smartphone-mimicking dashboards aren’t such a smart idea after all

We’ve been saying it for ages. Controls for infotainment and other in-cabin functions that are often used while on the move should NOT be…

Driving Change: how data is making our cities move smarter

Transportation is probably the most interesting industries to witness undergoing change. A century-old invention seems like it’s finally on the cusp of changing the…

You have to see Ford’s Apollo Edition Mustang

Muscle cars and space travel. There are very few things in existence that are cooler. Rather than accepting that as a statement of fact…

UXed in 60 seconds: 5 ways Jaguar Land Rover UX is boosting the automotive space

Our cars already have software from Microsoft, Google, and Apple in them, filtered through touchscreens and sensors. Likewise, the number of cars on the…

This parking spot-sized garage looks like an awesome solution for city dwellers everywhere

If you live in a big city where garage parking is scarce, you probably know all too well how much damage the elements can…

Marquez, Pedrosa claim Sachsenring one-two: the weekend motorsport roundup

Although we missed a weekend roundup, motorsport certainly didn’t stop. While Hamilton won his home grand prix ahead of Nico Rosberg last weekend, this…

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…