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In addition to physical mannequins for crash tests, Toyota also uses its own computer programme to simulate the human body in a vehicle collision – THUMS (Total HUman Model for Safety), which is a range of digitised crash test dummies.
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Dummy’s guide to digitised crash test dummies
This female petrolhead's motoring memories of the past feel as warm as freshly baked bread.
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Old-school things are cool, like simple cars and pencils
his driver's car is clean (clutter-free) on the inside, but not very clean (dirt-free) on the outside, because his obsessive-compulsive disorder is “zero clutter in my vehicle”.
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My car OCD is zero clutter inside my vehicle cabin
This petrolhead is not too fussed about his car's exterior cleanliness and the dings, smears and scratches on the bodywork, because he believes that the car should be the car owner's slave and not the other way around.
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I only wash my car about once a month
The collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films, will create 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation cars, which will include working gadgets to be developed by the special effects supervisor on eight previous James Bond films.
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Aston Martin recreates iconic James Bond ‘Goldfinger’ DB5
The gleaming rhino sculpture, embellished by Land Rover’s chief design officer Gerry McGovern, made its debut in central London as part of the Tusk Rhino Trail to raise funds for the conservation of this endangered species.
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Land Rover creates unique rhino design to raise funds for conservation of endangered species
Brabus' upgrade for the new G500 gives the 4-litre V8 off-roader more oomph (500hp, 710Nm, 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds), a striking bodykit, 23-inch high-tech forged wheels and exclusive interior options.
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Brabus enhances new Mercedes-Benz G-Class
With a Cd value of 0.22 and a frontal area of 2.19m², the new A-Class Sedan has the lowest drag of any production car worldwide and thereby defends the original world record of the CLA Coupe.
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New Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan has the lowest drag of any production car worldwide
There is no longer a universal motor oil which can used for each and any car with an internal combustion engine.
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A single engine oil for all cars is just a fairy tale
The world’s best-selling sports coupe moves to America’s most popular form of racing for the first time ever, and will make its debut as a competitive racecar at the 2019 Daytona 500 in February.
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Ford unveils NASCAR Mustang
Volkswagen of America's Spektrum Programme for the 2019 Golf R hot hatch allows customers to choose from 40 custom-order colours, in addition to the five standard paint jobs available.
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Volkswagen Spektrum Programme offers 40 custom colours for Golf R
Volvo Cars has introduced a new Polestar-developed software upgrade that increases torque distribution to the rear wheels of Volvo passenger cars equipped with all-wheel-drive (AWD), for more dynamic driving.
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Polestar software upgrade delivers more rear-wheel torque in AWD Volvos
Use these tips to recognise how you feel and then try to relax yourself before getting in the car and hitting the road.
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8 tips to reduce stress behind the wheel
Enhancing different aspects of the McLaren supercar’s core character, the 720S Track Theme is painted in Anniversary White and unashamedly influenced by McLaren's Formula 1 racing car.
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McLaren 720S Track Theme brought to life as bespoke commission
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