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Watch what happens when this guy engages Insane mode on a Tesla P85D

The Tesla Model S P85D is a technological marvel, but did you know that it can also scare the living pants off anyone who…

Ogier beats legendary Loeb: 6 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many wonderful motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments…

We could have 250m connected cars on the road by 2020 and that’s probably a good thing

There’s plenty riding on the ability for cars to be connected and communicate with each other. Outside of the fact that’s essential for autonomous…

Russia gets creepy with ATV-driving robot

If you’re the kind of person who fears humanity’s inevitable demise at the hands of our robot overlords, look away now. Russia has a…

Germany opens up section of Autobahn for more autonomous car testing

The race to deploy the first comercial self-driving cars is on like never before. The German government is showing its commitment to the further…

4 brave (and on-going) attempts at the still-elusive flying car

We know what youâ€™re thinking: itâ€™s 2015â€¦ whereâ€™s my frigginâ€™ flying car already? Well, contrary to myriad flighty predictions, the winged automobile is still…

Building a legend: watch how Land Rover assembles the Defender by hand

If you’ve never driven an old Land Rover, do yourself a favour make that one of your priorities for 2015. Once you’ve done it,…

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…