Technology

How car makers can fake the weather to test prototypes

Extreme weather testing? Just do it at the office

24 September 2024
How car makers can fake the weather to test prototypes
Technology

The tech secrets behind Audi's most aerodynamic car ever

German marque's aero team helped sculpt A6 E-tron's exterior for a drag coefficient of 0.21Cd

22 September 2024
The tech secrets behind Audi's most aerodynamic car ever
lecar 459 hero image
The new Lecar 459 Híbrido will be launched in Brazil in 2026
Technology

Brazilian EREV first to use engine from Renault-Geely firm Horse

Joint venture aims to builds five million units per year for a variety of car makers, also including Nissan and Volvo

16 September 2024
Brazilian EREV first to use engine from Renault-Geely firm Horse
Nissan Leaf paint temperature
Reducing air-con use can save fuel
Technology

Nissan's 'cool paint' that can improve your car's MPG

New technology can reduce the temperature of a car's surfaces by 12deg

11 September 2024
Nissan's 'cool paint' that can improve your car's MPG
Toyota GR Yaris H2
Hydrogen-combustion is among the solutions being developed by Toyota
Technology

Toyota plans to "rebuild the story" of hydrogen vehicles

Japanese giant holds firm on the fuel but calls for greater investment in infrastructure

11 September 2024
Toyota plans to "rebuild the story" of hydrogen vehicles
bmw ix5 hydrogen review 2023 05 tracking front
BMW has already tested a fleet of X5s fitted with fuel cell powertrains
New cars

BMW to launch hydrogen cars in 2028

The move is part of the German brand's partnership with Toyota and is a "milestone in automotive history"

5 September 2024
BMW to launch hydrogen cars in 2028
R17 Electric Restomod front quarter
Revived Renault 17 swaps 1.3-litre petrol engine for a rear-mounted electric motor
New cars

Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis

French brand revives 1970s coupé with striking new look and power to match modern VW Golf GTI

4 September 2024
Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis
Technology

How simulators are shaping driver assistance technology

Simulators have come a long way in a short space of time and are helping manufacturers develop new software

30 August 2024
How simulators are shaping driver assistance technology
Pirelli FSC tyre
The FSC logo (Forestry Stewardship Council) carries eco credentials
Technology

How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability

Pirelli's all-natural (as opposed to synthetic) rubber tyres will be FSC-certified by 2026

12 August 2024
How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability
Mini Cooper S filling petrol
E-fuels could be used to decarbonise the existing fleet of petrol and diesel cars
Technology

BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

European Commission must speed up roll-out of e-fuels to avoid ICE engines being banned “through the back door”

9 August 2024
BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

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