In-car sleeping is an advertised feature of Xpeng’s G6, not just a theoretical possibility Have you ever noticed that there are regional market trends for seat adjustment mechanisms? I never had, until a wise colleague some years ago pointed one out. “Japanese and Korean cars very often have lever-style adjusters for seat recline,” he said,…
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A dramatic, rainy Australian Grand Prix has seen Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to the top step of the podium, amid carnage on track and a tricky day for the local heroes. McLaren’s Lando Norris has won an action-packed 2025 Formula One Australian Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, after a costly…
Passion is essential to creativity. If you’re not into what you’re doing, why would anyone else be interested? That enthusiasm has to start with the you. Otherwise, you might as well “create” coldly and clinically by committee. If other people happen to love what you make, even better. The man who commissioned the build of…
This is a Flathead V8 based on the original Ford design from 1932, but built by the French for use in military trucks right the way through until the early 1990s. This engine was completed in March of 1991, making it one of the last new examples of the engine ever made. The historic significance…
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La satisfacción del cliente con la experiencia de servicio del concesionario se mantiene alta por segundo año consecutivo. Sin embargo, los largos tiempos de espera para las citas, las deficiencias de comunicación y las deficiencias en la correcta reparación de los vehículos limitan el progreso del sector. Según el Estudio del Índice de Servicio al…
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Some people stress about naming a pet, vacillating between Steve and Spot and Bark Twain. Naming a child is even more fraught because parents generally don’t want their offspring to carry a burdensome name, one that lends itself to taunt-prone nicknames, or initials that spell something heinous (use your imagination on that one). Naming a…
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You’ll have noticed a good few modified MX-5s on PH of late, from EV swaps to 8,000rpm Honda swaps, and we’ll make no apologies for it. There’s no joy quite like a properly sorted, very fast MX-5, and it’s great to see such engineering expertise on display in everyone’s favourite roadster. For a car that’s…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R The next-generation Volkswagen Golf will be one of the first models from the German manufacturer to use a new software system jointly developed with Rivian, Autocar has reported. Set to be called to the ID Golf, the stalwart nameplate enters its ninth generation and is set to be fully electric, built…
Keeping your car in top shape requires regular servicing, but how much does it actually cost to service a car? The answer can vary depending on several factors, including the type of service, your car’s make and model, and where you live. In this article, we’ll explore the key factors that influence the cost of…
Honda It’s official: Honda’s best forbidden fruits have come to the United States. After a report last month saying the CB750 Hornet, Cb1000 Hornet SP, and NT1100 would make their way to our shores, Honda confirmed this week that we’ll see all three bikes this coming spring….
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