The world’s first offshore vessel capable of operating on ammonia fuel is set to begin service this autumn. The project
Northeastern University researchers found they could track Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck vehicles and disrupt their communications using fake cell towers. The vulnerabilities stem from cellular modem components made by Qualcomm and Quectel that are used in most modern cars. Researchers say owners cannot monitor or disable these always-on connections, highlighting broader security risks across the auto industry.
Lamborghini, Mini and Jaguar built classic cars with two fuel tanks to extend driving range and improve weight distribution. The Countach and Espada used dual tanks to feed their thirsty V12 engines on long journeys, while the Mini Cooper S benefited from better balance for rally success. Modern fuel efficiency has made the feature largely redundant today.
Royal Enfield engineer Stephen Wallis, 43, built The Beast—a £2,000, 234.71mph RC car powered by four BEAST‑class drone motors—in his Rugby garage with his 13‑year‑old son Rory. Verified by Guinness World Records after a September 2025 run at Llanbedr Airfield, it outruns a McLaren F1. Rival James McCoy has since gone 238mph unofficially; Wallis now targets 250mph.
China’s FAW Group has installed the “industry’s first” lithium‑rich manganese semi‑solid‑state EV battery in a production vehicle. Developed with Academician Chen Jun at Nankai University, the 500+ Wh/kg cell enables a 142 kWh pack and 1,000+ km CLTC range. The milestone follows semi‑solid deliveries from SAIC and extreme‑cold tests by Dongfeng, as Chinese automakers race toward 2027–2030 mass production of next‑generation batteries.
An ANSV investigation found a LATAM crew’s 100-tonne weight miscalculation caused a Boeing 777-300ER tail-strike at Milan Malpensa. The error set V-speeds 30 knots too low and underpowered engines, forcing a dramatic low climb. The jet dumped 72t of fuel and returned damaged, highlighting how a single arithmetic error can defeat multiple cockpit safeguards.
Kia’s electric hatchback exhibited remarkable performance in Norway, demonstrating that cold weather need not be associated with delayed charging or
Great Western Railway (GWR) introduced UK’s first battery-powered passenger train. It marks a major step toward cleaner and more sustainable
Porsche has started production of its 1,156 hp Cayenne Electric in Bratislava on a line that also builds combustion and hybrid models. With battery modules made in-house at its new Smart Battery Shop, the brand is taking direct control of its electric future for this record-breaking SUV.
Jaguar is subjecting its new 1,000+ horsepower Electric GT prototype to the ultimate composure test on the frozen lakes of Arjeplog, Sweden. Led by Chief Product Engineer Dave Owen, the team is refining the tri-motor EV’s chassis dynamics in extreme cold, aiming to deliver a luxury GT experience worthy of its £120,000+ price tag for 2027.
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