Chinese utes, or pickups, have long been banned on most urban roads in China, with only around two per cent of vehicle sales nationwide being utes, and these mostly being used for rural purposes. However, in the middle of last year, the central city of Chongqing became the first in the country to lift the […]
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The latest electric concept car from German car manufacturer Audi, the Activesphere, has been revealed as a sleek coupe-sedan with off-road capabilities. Dubbed the fourth instalment in Audi’s “Sphere” series of electric concept cars, the Activesphere boasts the strongest connections to the brand’s existing models yet. Featuring a body that incorporates elements of the electric
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Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading oil producers and ranked in the top three of the world’s largest companies, could be joining forces with Renault of France and Geely of China to continue development of petrol and diesel engines, as well as hybrid technology. According to an overseas report, Aramco is close to taking
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Suzuki, the Japanese car manufacturer, has announced plans to launch six fully electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, with the first set to debut in Japan this year. The company has released a silhouette of several electric vehicles it is currently working on, including what appears to be a version of its popular Jimny 4WD. Focusing
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Ferrari, the luxury Italian car manufacturer, has patented an “engine noise” system for its upcoming electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance the driving experience for occupants and passers-by. The patent, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, outlines plans to create an acoustic system that will extract sounds from the electric motor or another “mechanical
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Hyundai has revamped its smallest SUV, the 2023 Venue, with a range of upgrades aimed at enhancing connectivity and safety for customers. Among the changes are a small digital information display in the driver’s instrument panel, a wireless device charging pad, and a new USB-C fast charging point in the front row for all variants.
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Heated seatbelts may soon become a reality, as researchers from the University of Sussex in the UK have developed a new technology that can heat up car seatbelts to prevent injuries caused by cold weather. The team, led by Dr. Ben Drew, has created a prototype of a heated seatbelt that uses a thin film
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s decision to remove a driver monitoring function from its Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD) system, which uses a combination of an internal camera and the steering wheel to detect if the driver is paying attention to the road. In a tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed
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Mazda, the Japanese automaker known for its innovative designs, has announced the comeback of its iconic rotary engine. This news has sent waves of excitement through the automotive industry, as fans of the brand eagerly await the return of this legendary powertrain. The rotary engine, also known as the Wankel engine, has a long history
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