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2015 Dakar Rally: here’s how the Peugeot 2008 DKR could surprise everyone

The Peugeot 2008 DKR has plenty resting on its hulking shoulders. Yes, this highly modified off-roader has been developed specifically for the French automaker’s…

James Bond could choose a Fiat 500 over Aston Martin in forthcoming flick [Update]

If you’re like me and think of James Bond movies, the only thing that comes to mind is the man’s car collection. The Aston…

BMW rubbishes Tesla collaboration claims

Elon Musk recently did what Elon Musk does best and got people talking. This time it was about a possible collaboration between Tesla and…

10 tips for staying safe on the roads this festive season

Itâ€™s silly season again and that means itâ€™s time to be even more vigilant around crime and safety. Many of us will, after all,…

Mercedes celebrates F1 Championship with SL63 AMG Collectors’ Edition [Gallery]

It seems Mercedes’ Formula 1 Championship winning season has gone to its head and affected its customer cars, because the marque has just announced…

The name isn’t the only rude thing about the Ferrari FXX K

Ferrari has gone mad. As in releasing track-only versions of its top-end hypercar with dirty names mad. The 1 036 bhp LaFerrari FXX K…

Porsche triumphs, burns at Interlagos: 8 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

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

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…