A heavily modified Toyota LandCruiser has unofficially claimed the title of world’s fastest SUV. The Land Speed Cruiser was built by the company’s Motorsports Technical Center, and made its debut at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Beefed-up Toyota Land Cruiser world’s fastest SUV
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Volvo sedan, wagon ruled safest cars ever
Both the S90 sedan and V90 wagon scored the maximum five stars – 95 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 76 per cent for pedestrian protection and 93 per cent against the safety assist checklist. Highlight of the result was a maximum six points in the autonomous emergency braking for pedestrians test (AEB Pedestrian), a first for … [Read more...] about Volvo sedan, wagon ruled safest cars ever
Ford did not expect EuroNCAP to test Mustang: safety chief
The 2015 Ford Mustang has received a 'shocking' two-star crash rating from EuroNCAP. It says Mustang was designed to score well in US tests, where it is equipped with more safety features. For example, a collision warning system standard on the US car was removed for the European market, which includes right-hand-drive Britain. This video shows the Euro-NCAP test. … [Read more...] about Ford did not expect EuroNCAP to test Mustang: safety chief
Tesla’s Musk tells activist Decaprio: ‘Time for carbon tax’
Tesla's Gigafactory 1 is near Reno, Nevada, and occupies 1215 hectares (3000 acres). Gigafactory 1 itself takes up 510,000 square metres, roughly the same area 70-odd rugby fields would cover. The factory is less than 30 per cent complete and, once finished, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, will cover between 1.3 and 1.5 million square metres. That’s 200-odd rugby fields. This video … [Read more...] about Tesla’s Musk tells activist Decaprio: ‘Time for carbon tax’
Crime bureau identifies transmitters car thieves use
America's National Insurance Crime Bureau has identified a transmitter that car thieves use to tune into modern cars with keyless fobs and push-button start. It's called a Relay Attack unit – and the car industry itself uses it to test the network security of its vehicle. … [Read more...] about Crime bureau identifies transmitters car thieves use