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Watch 18-wheel ATV make like a centipede and glide over obstacles
An electric 18-wheel all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that can glide over rocks and tree trunks is being developed in Finland. Helsinki-based ’18 Wheels’ recently unveiled their prototype based on a unique patented suspension in which each wheel has a suspension system that provides a special trajectory of movement and is equipped with an independent electric motor […]
2023 Ford F-150 Tremor aces V-8 test, present towing challenges
Won’t buy an off-road pickup truck variant without eight cylinders under the hood? The Ford F-150 Tremor wasn’t the truck for you, until now. The 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor gained a standard V-8 and slid the turbo-6 engine aside as a no-cost option. While you might ask what year it is, the people have spoken […]
Imperious Brit bruisers | Six of the Best
Aston Martin Vantage V8, 1991, 31k, £550,000 The new Aston Martin Valour was a sight for sore eyes at this year’s Festival of Speed. Its maker is no more immune to electrification than any other large-scale carmaker, yet it seems happier than most to unashamedly tout the glory days of combustion. Among other notable extracts, […]
Tesla, Nio, Lucid are hot for new technologies, ZF finds
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Holger Klein, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen, said young automotive brands such as Tesla, Nio, Xpeng and Lucid are pushing the old German supplier in a different way than traditional automakers. “They have a different expectation on speed,” he said. “Speed is king.” The emerging brands want ZF’s newest technologies as quickly as […]
Here’s why EVs don’t lose as much range in hot-weather A/C use
EV range loss in cold weather is well documented, but EVs may have an advantage over internal-combustion cars when driving in hot weather with the air conditioning blasting. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, analyzed data from 7,500 vehicles to see if hot temperatures and air conditioner use affected range. The analysis […]
Mini teases minimalist interior of 2025 Cooper
A new generation of the signature Mini Cooper hatchback is set to debut later this year as a 2025 model, and Mini has given an early look at the car’s pared-back interior. It follows the reveal of the exterior design back in April. The version shown at the time was an electric Cooper, but a […]
BMW Sunday Service | PH Review
If you came to our most recent Sunday Service a couple of weeks ago (sorry this report is late, I clocked off on holiday shortly after), you’ll know that BMW UK’s headquarters in Farnborough isn’t your average business park. It’s Disneyland for fans of all things Munich. So, if you weren’t able to make it, […]
Future Product Pipeline: Redesigned guide for upcoming new cars
The definitive guide for all new, redesigned, freshened and re-engineered vehicles hitting the market over the next five years just got an update. Our annual Future Product Pipeline coverage now includes an interactive tool that allows you to filter our vehicle database by brand, segment, powertrain, year and type of update. The new feature […]
Porsche 911 GT2 (997) | PH Used Buying Guide
Key considerations • Available for £175,000• 3.6-litre flat six petrol twin-turbo, rear-wheel drive• Peak 911, some say• Driver aids add safety to the exhilaration • Few inherent problems• Characterful, charismatic, and probably undervalued Another mayfly car today, the 997 Porsche 911 GT2, launched at the 2007 Frankfurt show and only available for slavering enthusiasts to buy new between […]