UK-based Drayson Racing Technologies (DRT), the low-carbon motorsport and electric vehicle R&D business, has signed a wireless electric vehicle charging (WEVC) licence agreement with Qualcomm Incorporated in order to include Qualcomm Halo ...
Construction is almost finished on the groundbreaking Nissan ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car) chassis that is pegged to ‘electrify Le Mans’ next year. Working around the clock in the to ensure the ZEOD RC is ready ...
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German carmaker The Volkswagen Group is planning to electrify all vehicles in its portfolio by 2018. As a part of this initiative, the company will initially introduce a total of 14 models from several Group brands with electric or hybrid ...
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While the Spanish crank and power brand has adopted more subtle graphics for its cranksets, changes go more than skin deep. "We've got new materials and a more serious mountain bike line," said Phillip Lucas, head of Rotor's U.S. office in ...
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The first facelift of the current generation Audi A8 and S8 has been unveiled, offering revised drivetrains, new technologies and subtle styling changes. Weighing up to 85kg less than the outgoing model, the Audi A8 gains a new bonnet and ...
The US police car market has opened up following the retirement of the long-serving Ford Crown Victoria, and SUVs are muscling in. Until production ended in 2011, the Ford Crown Victoria – a V8-powered, rear-wheel drive, ...
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Trek Bicycle is adding the 650b wheel size to its mountain bike lineup in 2014. The company unveiled a revamped Slash and Remedy line, both featuring 650b models, to European retailers and press Wednesday. Trek brings a redesigned ...
The all-new Mazda 3 will be up to 30 per cent more fuel efficient and feature advanced safety systems when it goes on sale in Australia in late January. Entry- and mid-level models in the third-generation Mazda 3 range will be powered by ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 5 Quality & Design 5 Value & Features 3.5 Safety 5 Green 3 Eerie though it is, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class can see things before its driver. A total 28 cameras, radars and ...
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The new Mazda 3 sedan has been leaked weeks ahead of its official unveiling. The images, leaked by the Russian edition of Top Gear, come hot on the (boot-less) tail of the Mazda 3 hatch revealed last week, and show a four-door design that ...
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Volkswagen Australia says it has no plans to launch an investigation into the safety of any additional vehicles on top of those that have already been recalled. The German manufacturer last week announced a voluntary recall of 33,941 cars ...
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Fans of defunct British sports car manufacturer TVR may feel heartened by the latest update to the brand's website. The homepage of TVR.co.uk now features the car maker's badge alongside the words 'Never say never', potentially providing ...
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November’s Tokyo motor show will reportedly host the unveiling of at least one half of the mid-sized sports car collaboration between Toyota and BMW. US publication Motor Trend reports a concept of the new sports car – most ...
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The new Peugeot 308 has been unveiled by the French car maker, though Australian customers have another year to wait before they can buy it. Peugeot’s new-generation small car retains the 308 rather than moving to 309 as part of a ...
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The Renault Captur will be available in three trim levels and with two petrol drivetrains when it arrives in the first half of 2014, but it could have lobbed earlier had local management shown more interest when the concept was floated five ...
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