Using car tyres to generate electricity
Sumitomo Rubber is working on new technology that could see car tyres generate electricity while driving.
How does car air-conditioning work?
Gone are the days of an open window being used to cool down your car’s cabin, now it’s all climate control and even individually adjustable zones. But, how does car air-conditioning work?
Rivian R1T tank steer video a fake
The video showing a Rivian R1T performing a tank turn has been removed from YouTube after Rivian demanded it be taken down.
1969 Simpson Desert crossing recreated by Chris Collard and BFGoodrich
US off-road guru, Chris Collard, has led a recreation of the 1969 Simpson Desert crossing by Ian McDonald who tagged along on the drive as part of the Jeep BFGoodrich East-West traverse of Australia.
Refreshed 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Revealed
The refreshed 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been revealed in Thailand today where it’s on-sale now, but we won’t see it Down Under until early next year.
ZF demonstrates external side airbag for cars
ZF has successfully demonstrated an external side airbag for cars that doesn’t react like a traditional airbag but actually predicts the collision and becomes an additional crumple zone.
Volvo recalling 507,000 vehicles globally because of engine fire risk
Last week Volvo issued a recall for more than 3000 vehicles in Australia, the recall has rolled out globally with 507,000 vehicles caught up because of the potential for the engine bay to catch fire.
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets new four-door Nurburgring lap record
The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has beaten its own lap record of the Nurburgring to set a new four-door production car record of 7min 18.361sec.
Bosch and Daimler receive approval for automated valet parking test
As car makers continue pushing towards autonomous driving, Bosch and Daimler have announced approval to test their jointly-developed automated valet parking system.
Can a Rivian R1-T perform a ‘tank turn’ or is it nonsense?
According to the US Patents office, Rivian has trademarked the terms ‘Tank Steer’ and ‘Tank Turn’ with a video purportedly showing it in action, but…
Prototype electric Ford F-150 pulls almost 600,000kg
Prototype electric Ford F-150 pulls 42 F-150s loaded onto 10 double-decker railway cars weighing almost 600,000kg.
Safety upgrades see 2019 Toyota HiLux score upgraded 5 stars from ANCAP
Following a range of active safety upgrades for the 2019 Toyota HiLux, ANCAP has upgraded its 5-star rating to include a 2019 stamp.
Lexus GXOR Concept revealed
Lexus America took its Lexus GXOR Concept to last weekend’s annual 2019 FJ Summit in Ouray Colorado in the US.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed with solar roof charging…
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has been revealed boasting a digital key and a solar roof system to help charge the battery while you’re driving.
How to remove minor car paint scratches
Does your car have swirl marks in the paint, or maybe a little scratch from a car park ding? Here’s how to remove minor car paint scratches.
