Vehicle
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The British Army has rolled out the prototypes of its Challenger 3 main battle tank, which are undergoing their first live-fire tests in Germany. The upgraded tank not only has a deadlier gun, but can destroy incoming anti-tank rounds in flight.
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The 2023 Dodge Hornet looked to be an okay entry into a popular vehicle segment. The Hornet is relatively compact and, on paper, has good numbers. But most of my colleagues have not been kind to the Hornet. However, I think they’re wrong.
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Engineer Paul Buller believes that there's a better way to load your car roof with cargo. It is his RazerLift, a push-button electric lift that makes getting your gear up and down easier than reaching for the top shelf of your kitchen cabinet.
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Lots of pizza parlours claim to make the best slice, but few could claim to deliver it as well as Domino's now can. The firm has unveiled a "first-of-its-kind, purpose-built pizza-delivery vehicle" called the Domino's Delivery Expert that has a built-in oven to keep your stuffed crust piping hot.
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Whoever said that losing your mobility also meant giving up your independence? Rocket Mobility's Tomahawk all-terrain personal utility vehicle allows the wheelchair-bound or otherwise mobility-impaired to traverse up to 12 miles cross country at a maximum speed of six miles per hour.
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Honda has announced plans to put 7-inch Android-powered infotainment systems in a number of its 2015 cars. So far only announced for Europe, the new systems are known as Honda Connect, and will have access to a purpose-built app store.
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The HexHog is a six-wheeled electric ATV (or all terrain vehicle) designed for wheelchair users. It can tackle very rough terrain at a top speed of 8.5 mph (13.6 km/h) and has a range of around 8 to 12 miles (13 to 19 km), depending on terrain.
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As part of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 program, Daimler Trucks has taken the most advanced of its autonomous trucks for a spin on a section of the A14 autobahn near Magdeburg, Germany.
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Genty has updated and uprated the design of its 2015 Akylone hypercar concept to provide even more power, with a 366 CID V8 with twin turbos that promises to put out more than 1,200 bhp, and provide the Akylone with a blistering 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 2.7 seconds.
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A new object-detection software system from Fujitsu for use with on-board vehicle cameras could help enhance driver awareness by improving recognition of potential hazards, including pedestrians and moving vehicles.
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At Auto China 2014 in Beijing, Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd presented the world première of the production model of its Denza; the first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market produced by the first Sino-German electric car joint venture.
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This no-nonsense Russian seven-seater looks like an apocalyptic off-roader that happily handles river and lake crossings, but behind its muscular looks hides a surprisingly meek 1,770cc engine. Which makes this an excellent amphibious off-road tank if you’re looking for something ... fuel efficient?
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