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12/10/2019

This Leonberger puppy is bigger than many full-grown toy dogs.

08/03/2018

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Arrives at Last
he new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe may be based on the third-generation CLS-Class, but it is also one of 60 bespoke AMG models and a nonconformist piece of kit altogether.
“For the first time, we transferred the AMG design DNA to a four-door model,” says Mercedes-AMG chief designer Volker Hellwig, proudly pointing at an early concept.

07/03/2018

The BMW i3 is packed with clever engineering. Its carbon-fiber passenger cell rides on an aluminium skateboard chassis propelled by an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery that can get a range-extending boost from an optional two-cylinder engine.

The BMW i3 is packed with clever engineering. Its carbon-fiber passenger cell rides on an aluminium skateboard chassis propelled by an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery that can get a range-extending boost from an optional two-cylinder engine. And yet none of that is so far outside the...

07/03/2018

Let’s face it: Two-door pony cars aren’t practical, and full-size sports sedans are expensive. The Dodge Charger, a rare breed with ample room for the family and affordable power for fun, lands somewhere in the middle.

Let’s face it: Two-door pony cars aren’t practical, and full-size sports sedans are expensive. The Dodge Charger, a rare breed with ample room for the family and affordable power for fun, lands somewhere in the middle. The rear-wheel-drive Dodge boasts two available Hemi V-8s that deliver either...

26/01/2018

Wales can be wild, with extreme activities such as climbing, canyoning, caving and kayaking, along with bunkhouses, hostels and hillside campsites.

I’m in a cosy cottage at the heart of Wales. The log-burning stove is glowing and I am too. It’s been another day of healthy walking and I’m now torn between two very attractive options. From the front window, past the playful tangle of roses, I can see the Star Inn. A few steps away through t...

26/01/2018

Apio Arquitectos creates gabled holiday house overlooking Chilean lake.

Chilean studio Apio Arquitectos has used wooden barns as a reference for this nature retreat, with pitched roofs and facades wrapped in grey metal and pine. The House in Lake Calafquen is located in southern Chile's Los Ríos Region. Dotted with lakes, the rural area features low ridges, where eleme...

26/01/2018

How to jump start a car is usually pretty simple, but it's serious business and you have to do it right to do it safely.

Ever found yourself stranded with a weak or dead car battery? You can jump-start your vehicle safely in a few minutes if you follow these simple steps. Jump-Starting Your Car: Preliminary Steps Carrying a set of jumper cables can help you help a fellow motorist-or the other way around. Jump-starting...

26/01/2018

Ryan Coogler said ‘Black Panther’ is the James Bond of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ryan Coogler has compared the 'Black Panther' movie to a James Bond film and after Marvel Studios bosses told him they wanted 007 influence he went and watched a host of movies centred on Ian Fleming's fictional spy. Ryan Coogler said 'Black Panther' is the James Bond of the Marvel Cinematic Univers...

26/01/2018

A fully boxed ladder frame with six crossmembers constitutes the backbone of the Ranger.

The long rumored and highly anticipated 2019 Ford Ranger pickup has finally arrived. Officially confirmed last year, the Ranger has had a convoluted path back to U.S. showrooms that has been well documented: Customers decried its demise in 2011, Ford denied its return for a couple of years, and then...

26/01/2018

Setting yourself a goal and parameters to work within is a great way to sharpen your eye for a picture, and by starting a photography project you'll force yourself to make the best of your current camera gear.

What’s one thing all great stories have in common? Great stories are interesting, right? With photography it’s no different. The best photos are the ones that grab your attention and hold your interest for awhile. Some even make you wonder. You can’t help but ask “What happens next?” 
We...

25/01/2018

Toyota doesn’t believe the future of the car is only about teaching vehicles to drive for us. While the Concept-i vehicle shown at CES would be capable of driving autonomously, its biggest draw is the artificial intelligence that powers it.

25/01/2018

Few vehicles of the last decade have been hyped to the extent of the Lamborghini Urus.
We can understand why; rare as it is for the Italian supercar manufacturer to release any new model, it is far more rare for Lamborghini to introduce a sport utility vehicle. In fact, such an event has only occurred once before, more than 30 years ago.