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E10 additive aims to cut corrosion fears
​When it comes to liquid engineering, internal combustion engines rely on quality oil and quality fuel to run efficiently. Over the years, however, tightening emissions regulations have forced changes within the petrol
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Powertrain, chassis and design 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
Guess who’s back? Half a century after the original was revealed, Lamborghini has a new Countach.
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Will my EV battery deteriorate like the one in my smartphone does?
Next to driving range, the life of an EV’s battery pack is often one of the biggest worries cited by prospective electric car buyers
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2022 BMW iX5 Hydrogen G05 prototype unveiled
​BMW has announced it will debut a new hydrogen fuel-cell (HEV) iX5 prototype, and passenger rides will be offered at its Munich motor show arrival in September
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NX debuts new Lexus link infotainment hardware
​Lexus has revealed a new Lexus Link infotainment system for the all-new NX, that’s ‘more powerful, responsive and intuitive to use’ according to the Japanese brand
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Lamborghini Revives 2022 Countach LPI 800-4
​Lamborghini has reimagined Marcello Gandini's 1970s Countach LP400 for the 2020s with an all-new model called Countach LPI 800-4.
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BMW Launches RingGo APP
​BMW drivers can now use their in-car infotainment system to pay for parking
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BMW tests hydrogen fuel cell
​BMW is testing its hydrogen fuel cell drive train on European roads ready for deployment in an X5 sized vehicle in 2022
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MBUX 2.0: Faster, cleverer… easier?
Mercedes-Benz updated infotainment system – My MBUX – looks like a complicated way to make life simpler.
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ANCAP under the microscope - New safety CEO faces the question: how do we make sense of those stars?
​ANCAP’s star rating system has sparked controversy and confusion, yet the importance of the organisation’s role remains. We speak with ANCAP’s new CEO and its critics about methodology and retaining relevance.
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Are FCEVs coming to take over from BEVs?
​There’s a lot of discussion about these two low/zero emission ‘fuels’ being in a tug of war, but what if there’s no war at all?
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5 things you need to know about the... Ferrari 296 GTB
A handful of facts on Ferrari’s new six-cylinder hybrid supercar. Not a Dafty Duck special – optional two-tone livery is part of the Assetto Fiorano pack.
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Porsche reveals new generation of PCM
​Sixth-generation infotainment system now supports Android Auto
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Most battery packs from hybrids or EVs also have long potential second lives
​One of the main arguments in favour of electric cars is that they produce far lower CO2 emissions in use than petrols or diesels.
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Aircraft industry inspires Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover are looking outside of the motor industry to seek out new lightweight materials for future models.
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Ford and Google to partner on in-car tech from 2023
​Ford and Google have announced a six-year partnership, with future Ford vehicles to be powered by the tech giant’s Android software from 2023
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Car air conditioning regas/re-charge and maintenance
​In any car refrigeration system, excess heat is transported from the passenger compartment to the environment, and the key components involved are the air conditioning compressor
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BMW digital key plus boosts security
BMW has unveiled its Digital Key Plus technology, which can allow iPhone users to unlock and start their BMW without taking the device out of their bag or pocket
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