Autos

Tesla’s three available suites of driver assistance software have been the subject of controversy, lawsuits, investigations, and frequent changes. They’re changing again. A little over a year after saying the systems could function safely without radar, Telsa has told the federal government it will put radar back into its cars.

The company hasn’t formally announced the move yet. But it has applied for permission from the Federal Communications Commission to build new radar systems. The application says the company needs clearance to build radar devices again by “mid-January 2023.”

Tesla’s Three Systems

Tesla sells three different levels of partial-automation software. None of them offer true self-driving — there are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S.

Autopilot is standard equipment on every Tesla vehicle. It uses a smart cruise control to match the car to the speed of the surrounding traffic. A lane-centering function helps keep the car in … Read more

Production of the Ford GT will end soon, but not before a series of 67 track-only specials are made.

While recognisably a version of the second-generation GT, the new Ford GT Mk IV has a unique “long tail” carbon-fibre body draped over an extended wheelbase. 

Other notable changes we can see are a significantly lower stance, a full aerodynamics package including a massive rear wing and diffuser, and what seems to be a wider stance.

Powering the GT Mk IV is a heavily modified version of the GT’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, which will sport a larger displacement and a whole host of other modifications.

Work on the engine has yet to be completed, but Ford says it should produce around 597kW, or 800hp in the old money.

To put that in perspective, the regular road-going version of the GT has 492kW to its name, while the previous track model, the … Read more

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The Mercedes-Benz S Class has been a benchmark for a full-size luxury sedan for nearly as long as it has been in existence. Embarking deep into all that the latest iteration of the S Class has to offer Mercedes realizes that many still want a V8-powered S Class despite the valid efforts of bringing us some enthusiastic electric vehicles like the new EQS and its AMG versions. Still, there’s time to deliver on the promises of the last hurrahs of gas-burning thrill machines even when they are pitted in the luxury realm of the S class – in comes the new Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance.

Set as the most powerful S Class ever, the S63 E Performance touts a total of up to 791 horsepower and an astonishing 1,055 lb-ft of torque by putting the best efforts of its 4.0-liter Biturbo V8 and a 140-kilowatt e-motor forward for up to … Read more

Transmission fluid plays a vital role in keeping your car running efficiently. As the vehicle runs, the fluid lubricates the transmission box components to reduce wear and tear. On occasion however, your car can experience a transmission or gearbox oil leak, which requires immediate attention. 

This guide will show you how to find a transmission fluid leak and what action you need to take to fix it. If you require replacement fluid for your car, check out our range of automatic and manual transmission fluids to get your car running efficiently again. 

1 – Spot the leak 

To begin fixing a transmission fluid leak, you first need to locate it. This fluid will often be red in colour, but can also be dark brown if the fluid is old. The colour is different to help you tell the difference between transmission fluid and motor oil, which is typically amber-coloured. 

If … Read more