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The Volocopter VC200: a superb engineering achievement

The Volocopter VC200 is German-based company, E-Volo’s, answer to the personal flying machine of the future. If it proves successful and ends up being…

Watch this wirelessly charged RC car have a blast with its Formula E cousin

You may have heard that Qualcomm eventually hopes to have wireless charging pads as part of the highly competitive Formula E series. That’s a…

Nelson Piquet Jr. wins first Formula E title: the weekend motorsport roundup

It’s certainly a little strange to announce that a series has come to an end in the middle of the year, but the maiden…

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…

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…