For all the Toyota FT-86 fans out there, Toyota hasn’t unveiled the Toyota FT-86, but it has released a Toyota FT-86 iPhone app. The app allows users to contribute images and share ‘spotting’ experiences of seen prototypes out on the streets. Toyota really knows how to build anticipation doesn’t it, […]
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Video: BMW carbon fibre SGL manufacturing process
BMW has released an interesting video outlining the carbon fibre manufacturing process used by partner company SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres. BMW is looking to incorporate more carbon fibre material into its future lineup. The company has said that it wants to develop ways to bring down the cost of manufacturing […]
What is: Dual-Clutch Transmission
You may have heard the term before in various cars, but what is a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) exactly? What does it do and is it any good? There are three main transmission setups that offer race-car style driving. They all provide some sort quick and easy method of selecting through […]
Polycarbonate plastic windows for future cars and F1?
Everyone remembers the late and great Ayrton Senna and his final drive. Sad it may be, but incidents like this are not exclusive to Senna. The FIA Institute has announced it is looking into developing fighter-jet-style polycarbonate canopy windshields for future Formula One (F1) cars. In the past 50 or […]
What is: Direct Injection
Direct injection is becoming an increasingly popular technology within the automotive industry, but what is direct injection exactly? How long has it been around and what cars is it available on? And, more importantly, is it any good? That’s what we’re here to find out. Despite Volkswagen and Audi marketing […]