Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđź’ˇ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Without us even noticing it, our brains are the ultimate multitaskers. The brain’s prefrontal cortex can tell us when it is safe to cross the street, while the cerebellum helps control the large motor skills required for us to get across….
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On Friday, when we reported on the Supreme Court’s ruling that hidden commissions on car finance were not intrinsically unlawful – except in certain circumstances, such as when said commission was deemed high enough to make the arrangement unfair – we suggested that the Financial Conduct Authority’s response would be worth keeping an eye out…
The question of which car first featured standard disc brakes is more complicated than you might think. While some American automakers were early to the party, it was a pair of European brands that ultimately made them mainstream. It’s a story of innovation, racing, and a little bit of…
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By DCB Editorial, August 3, 2025 Lando Norris claimed victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, fending off a late charge from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris’s one-stop strategy proved decisive, giving him the edge over both Piastri and early race leader Charles Leclerc, who were on two-stop strategies. Leclerc started from pole and led…
This Corvette Z06 had a sticker price of $145,925 and traded hands for just $118,000. Earlier in July, a Z06 Convertible sold for $112,000 after being driven just 1,000 miles. With newer, faster Chevy Corvettes on the horizon, now is a great time to consider the high-revving C8 Z06. While it may not have turbos…
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MG has added a pair of premium electric vehicles (EVs) to local showrooms. The MG IM5 liftback and IM6 SUV are borrowed from IM Motors, parent company SAIC Motor’s premium brand, and slot between more mainstream EVs like the MG 4 hatchback and MG S5 EV small SUV, and the Chinese brand’s flagship Cyberster sports…
America is entering a new technological era—and it’s not creeping in quietly. It’s roaring onto the scene with President Donald Trump behind the wheel, steering the nation toward a future driven by artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. His aggressive deregulation strategy promises to reshape everything from how we commute to how we innovate. Some call…
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The BMW 3 Series got a bunch of upgrades in 2023 and then got some more for the 2025 model year. While changes for the newest model year are closer to “nonexistent” than “major,” the 2026 BMW 3 Series isn’t exactly down for the count. Its excellent standard tech features, peerless powertrain options, and inoffensive…
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”— Ernest Hemingway Just after leaving the house where renowned author Ernest Hemingway lived in the 1930s – where he wrote To Have and Have Not, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Green Hills of Africa – his quote on trust echoed in my mind as…
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Extra tariffs on European cars, as well as unfavourable currency exchange rates, have resulted in Volkswagen Group’s operating result dropping by nearly a third in 2025. Despite selling slightly more cars globally in the first six months of this year compared to 2024, Volkswagen Group’s operating result is down 32.8 per cent, from €10 billion…
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