US-spec 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Facelift Revealed With Virtual Cockpit, 1.8T Is Gone

   It sucks when the Europeans are getting better stuff, right? Audi has released all the details regarding the 2017 model year A3 lineup. While the cool Virtual Cockpit system is available, some of the updates from the European facelift... (continue reading >>)

Novitec Ferrari 488 with No-Valve Exhaust Sounds Like a Racecar, Looks Like One

   One of the main benefits we get with modern Ferraris is that these otherwise outlandish machines can become tame and city-ready at the turn of a Manettino switch.

One of the many elements that allows this splendid duality comes from the valve-gifted exhaust system. However, it seems that some people prefer the loud-all-the-time approach we used to get back in the day.

At least that's the conclusion we'... (continue reading >>)

BMW M2 vs. BMW M4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S Lap Time Battle May Offend Purists

   Yesterday, we brought you a soundtrack battle involving the BMW M2 and the Porsche 718 Boxster S, with the minus-two-cylinders Zuffenhausen sportscar inevitably falling behind the M division machine.

Howe... (continue reading >>)

GTA V Gets Its First Self-Driving Car

   Researchers and inventors around the world are thinking of ways to make self-driving cars as smart as humans when it comes to particular situations.

A project called Deep Drive was created in the form of an alliance between car companies, software companies, and prestigious universities from the USA. The partnership is described as a rare... (continue reading >>)

Unusual Renault Clio RS Airborne Crash Sens Car into the Wall

   Especially when driving fast cars, we all want our wheels to be as close to the corners of the vehicle as possible. The wide track aspect that derives from such a layout ups the ante on the handling front. And, as long as we're not dealing with formula-type racecars whose exposed wheels can become dangerous, the setup doesn't seem to bring any safety hazard.

Well, you can forget about the safety impression after watching the pie... (continue reading >>)

Engineering Explained Details CVT Transmission Dos and Don'ts

   We feel like this is a journey that's about to end. After watching Engineering Explained discuss the dos and don'ts of manual gearboxes, dual clutch ones and conventional automatics, the CVTs are getting their turn.
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Toyota Is Teaching High School Students How To Build RC Hydrogen Cars

   The technology of tomorrow must be designed today, and a fresh approach can never do any harm.

Toyota has teamed up with Horizon Educational Group to set up a semester-long after-school program that will teach students about alter... (continue reading >>)