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Study suggests corn-based ethanol “is not a climate-friendly fuel”

A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought. The familiar...

Ford patents clutchless manual transmission

Patents reveal that Ford is working on a new type of manual gearbox that does away with the clutch pedal. Ford has filed a patent...

New technology can bend origami shapes from steel

Using lasers to heat stainless steel, a Swedish company can fold the metal to make origami-style machines. It’s being called ‘industrial origami’, and it’s a...

CES 2022 highlights for the auto industry

As Renault, Stellantis and Volvo announce tie-ups with tech firms like Amazon, here's what it means for the automotive industry. Car makers rarely acknowledge their...

Mazda patents new rotary RWD sports car

Patent images preview a new rotary engine, which could slot into Mazda’s Large Architecture to create the next RX-badged sports car. Mazda has filed a...

VinFast partners with What3words navigation technology

VinFast has become the first EV manufacturer to partner with What3words for simplified, accurate on-board navigation, the firm claims. Vietnamese car maker VinFast has announced...

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