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4 movies with crazy car tie-ins

If you think movies only make their money from you shelling out for tickets, think again. Commercial tie-ins have become increasingly lucrative over the…

Volkswagen flaunts new 600bhp W12 engine in Vienna

Volkswagen has unveiled a slew of new engines at the annual Vienna Motor Symposium, but perhaps the most interesting model was the compact 6.0-litre…

This virtual reality game wants you to stop texting while driving

There are few activities that are plain stupid to attempt while driving. Texting and driving is one of these. While drink driving is a…

Rosberg finally outshines Hamilton: the weekend motorsport roundup

It was a bumper motorsport weekend and in more ways than one. We’ve seen some big accidents in some of the races this weekend,…

Google says crashes involving its self-driving cars are mostly down to human error

Google has hit back at a report from the Associated Press which says that three of its self-driving cars have been involved in accidents…

Tag Heuer ad will make you yearn for vintage F1

You aren’t going to learn much by watching this video. There are no revelations about new racing technology, no scoops, no magical pieces of…

4 reasons why electric cars still aren’t a viable solution

Although the idea of buying an electric-powered car as opposed to a petrol or diesel-powered model has gathered pace in the past few years,…

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…

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs

Trail Boss has a proven reputation amongst off-road adventure drivers, but has Chevrolet unintentionally got its new model timing perfect? By virtue of delay?…

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…