Tamiya
G-Wagen and Supra are faithful replicas of the real things
Features

The history of radio-controlled car legend Tamiya

Tamiya is world renowned for its intricately detailed scale model kits and iconic radio-controlled cars. We trace the brand’s roots

4 January 2020
The history of radio-controlled car legend Tamiya
Gentex Aston FDM
Gentex's Full Display Mirror (FDM) is central to its system
CES

Aston Martin and Gentex to unveil new camera-based monitoring system

System will be demonstrated at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show and uses three cameras to give “comprehensive” side and back views

3 January 2020
Aston Martin and Gentex to unveil new camera-based monitoring system
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
New cars

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo ceases production, no successor due

The coupe-cum-hatchback version of the 3 Series is no more, with cost-cutting rather than lack of demand reportedly to blame

3 January 2020
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo ceases production, no successor due
CES

New Fiat Chrysler concept previews tech-laden MPV model

Pacifica-sized design study features futuristic interior and aerodynamically efficient body styling

3 January 2020
New Fiat Chrysler concept previews tech-laden MPV model
Self-driving car render
Whereas radar and camera technology can miss narrow objects like bicycles, Bosch's lidar is claimed to reliably detect them
CES

Bosch unveils first production-ready long-range lidar

System uses light sensors to detect obstacles and could be critical for self-driving cars

3 January 2020
Bosch unveils first production-ready long-range lidar
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 3 January

Hot hatches rule the roost in this week's picks, exemplified by the racy, 200bhp Renault Clio RS

3 January 2020
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 3 January
Tesla gigafactory
Tesla is unusual in being a car maker with gigafactories
Business

Analysis: Why the UK needs a battery gigafactory - and fast

Without it, car manufacturing currently carried out in the UK will move overseas, observers warn

3 January 2020
Analysis: Why the UK needs a battery gigafactory - and fast
New cars

Chinese brand DFSK to sell budget seven-seat SUV in UK

Dorset-based company plans to import Glory 580, priced from £23k, alongside light commercial vehicles

2 January 2020
Chinese brand DFSK to sell budget seven-seat SUV in UK
CES

New BMW i3 Urban Suite features lounge-style two-seat interior

Electric hatch gains a wooden desk, footrest and armchair for the CES show in Las Vegas

2 January 2020
New BMW i3 Urban Suite features lounge-style two-seat interior
Nio EC6
Nio EC6
New cars

Nio reveals new EC6 electric coupe SUV

Chinese firm's third production model is due on sale in September

2 January 2020
Nio reveals new EC6 electric coupe SUV

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