Graphene could make car bumpers around 40% better at absorbing impacts
Material looks set to make cars lighter, safer and even cheaper
Diesels have long used pollution-negating filters, but now petrols are getting them too
CO2 legislation in the motor industry is based on what comes out of the tailpipe, but this is an inaccurate measure of real-world carbon footprints
The Jeep Renegade is to remain the brand's 'softest' model
Jeep boss said that brand must stay true to its design heritage and stick with proper off-roaders
Thirty per cent of congested urban traffic is due to drivers looking for parking spaces. This tech aims to fight that
Skyactiv-X could cut fuel costs and CO2
Autocar samples lean burn compression ignition engine that promises greatly improved efficiency
Flagship A3 Sportback now comes with a 148bhp 1.5 petrol engine. Does that further improve the Volkswagen Golf and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival?
More than 50% of VWs are tipped to be electrified by 2025
Future petrol, diesel and electrified VWs will use a wide range of new, emissions-cutting tech, including fuel made from straw. Here’s how
Motor is mounted behind, and sends torque to the wheel
Tech firm’s Protean Drive system, aimed at saving weight and space, is set to roll out after eight years in development
Kevin assembled the fastest shed in his driveway, building a steel spaceframe onto...
A Volkswagen Passat-based shed has just set a new world record at Pendine Sands. Creator Kevin Nicks gives us the story behind the shed
Tech developed from British-based research will improve engine efficiency by turning waste gas into electricity
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