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Creating a symphony with 7 generations of Porsche 911

October 5, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

7 generations of Porsche

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Porsche has called on the musical talents of seven generations of the rear-engine sports car to play Happy Birthday.   … [Read more...] about Creating a symphony with 7 generations of Porsche 911

Porsche 918 Spyder: Engine Technology

October 5, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Porsche 918 engine technology

This animated Porsche video gives an in-depth look at its new plug-in 918 Spyder hypercar and its four driving modes … [Read more...] about Porsche 918 Spyder: Engine Technology

Camel Trophy Land Rover Years

October 4, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Camel Trophy

The Camel Trophy began in 1980 with a crossing of the Trans-Amazonian highway and thereafter became identified with sponsor Land Rover. Until it ended in 1999, the so-called “Olympics of four-wheel drive” pitted man and machine against some of the most treacherous off-road conditions imaginable in many of the world’s most isolated regions.  This is a history of the … [Read more...] about Camel Trophy Land Rover Years

Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo

September 29, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Nissan GT-R Nismo

Nissan is expected to unveil its GT-R Nismo at the Tokyo motor show next month, before the lighter, more powerful model goes into production next year. No technical specifications have been released but a modified version of the twin-turbo V6 producing more than 425kW is likely. The GT-R Nismo continues the expansion of the Nismo brand, following on from the Juke, 370Z and … [Read more...] about Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo

Owner takes his protest out on his BMW

September 29, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Protester smashes BMW

One car that didn't take centre stage at the Frankfurt motor show was this BMW 6-Series. Frustrated that BMW in Italy couldn't fix rattles and vibrations in his 6-Series, Iranian-born owner Pourmohseni Hadi and a friend took a sledgehammer and axe to the car outside the show gates. When police arrived, Hadi promised to tidy up any mess and was allowed to continue smashing up … [Read more...] about Owner takes his protest out on his BMW

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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