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Hackers can remotely shut down safety features in modern cars with this unpatchable bug

Experts describe the flaw as a 'denial of service attack' that affects nearly all modern cars.

Aug 18, 2017

By India Ashok

Petrol car ban? No problem, McLaren has an all-electric supercar in the works

British company sets a high benchmark for its first zero-emissions car.

Aug 17, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

Say goodbye to petrol? Hyundai unveils next-gen hydrogen car with 800km range

New cutting-edge Fuel Cell technology shown off on new Tuscon SUV.

Aug 17, 2017

By Associated Press

Ingenious Toyota patent reveals how 'invisibility cloak' can improve pedestrian safety

Mirrors make A-pillars transparent, improving driver vision.

Aug 16, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

Toyota

Fiat Chrysler teams up with BMW and Intel to accelerate driverless car development

Memorandum of understanding allows FCA into the self-drive club.

Aug 16, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

First 'poo-powered' car hits Australia's streets

'It doesn't smell and doesn't leave skid marks' says energy company behind the eco-vehicle.

Aug 15, 2017

By James Billington

Aston Martin AM37 yacht: First luxury speedboat from sports car company arrives

Bespoke $1.6 million powerboat comes with high-tech engineering and obligatory gadgets galore.

Aug 14, 2017

By James Billington

Electric car sales are surging, but where will we charge them all?

As the petrol engine is given its marching orders, electric car chargers must quickly become ubiquitous.

Aug 11, 2017

By Associated Press

Driver fined for handling two iPhones while travelling at 60mph

'Whatever this driver had going on must have been super important,' tweeted Surrey Police.

Aug 11, 2017

By Oliver Cragg

UK crime

Intel will build 100 highly autonomous self-driving cars in US, Europe and Israel

The cars will be able to handle most driving situations without falling back for manual driving support.

Aug 10, 2017

By Shubham Sharma

Tesla to test self-driving semi-trucks in 'convoy formation' in California and Nevada?

The 'platoon' is said to move in a convoy formation, with one vehicle leading a fleet of autonomous trucks.

Aug 10, 2017

By Shubham Sharma

Petrol isn't dead yet as Mazda makes major engine efficiency breakthrough

Japanese car maker claims a 30% gain in fuel efficiency.

Aug 9, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

What is Lina? Dutch students develop biodegradable car out of flax and sugar resin

Lina is a carbon neutral electric car that can seat four and reach 80kmph.

Aug 9, 2017

By Immanuel Jotham

Alibaba to sell luxury cars from giant vending machine in China

Customers make purchase through a smartphone app before car is lowered to street level.

Aug 8, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

Watch how augmented reality and an iPad can even make a dull car manual seem fun

Genesis Virtual Guide uses AR and 135 videos to help drivers know their cars better.

Aug 8, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

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No more punctures? Michelin's stunning 3D-printed tyres could make blowouts a thing of the past

Michelin has said the airless tyre, called Vision, is at least 5 to 10 years away from hitting the market.

Aug 8, 2017

By Immanuel Jotham

Tesla Model S breaks record with 1078km journey on a single charge

Range anxiety? Members of a Tesla club managed to squeeze double the mileage out of a P100D battery.

Aug 8, 2017

By James Billington

Nissan's 'first-of-its-kind' safety system could help prevent children dying in hot cars

New 2018 Pathfinders will honk at drivers to alert them something's in the back seat before they walk away.

Aug 7, 2017

By James Billington

Watch McLaren build a full-size supercar out of Lego in 59 seconds

Lego car took 2,000 man-hours and was showcased at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Aug 7, 2017

By Alistair Charlton

Tesla in mammoth fundraising bid to step-up new Model 3 production

US electric carmaker says it has over 500,000 orders for its new car.

Aug 7, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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