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Isuzu D-Max, MU-X, Mazda BT-50 ‘bump steer’ fault could drive class action

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Since the three models launched in Australia in 2020, owners have complained about excessive ‘bump steer’, which occurs when the vehicle hits a bump in the road and its front wheels steer themselves without any driver input. The result can be excessive, uneven tyre wear.

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2025 BMW M3 Competition Getting 20 HP Bump, New M4 CS Will Make 543 HP

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As we know, BMW is hard at work developing a collection of mid-cycle refreshes for the 3-Series and 4-Series. More specifically, the car will get a 20 hp bump when it gets its mid-cycle refresh. With that, a new variant will be added to the M4 lineup, and the all-wheel-drive version of the M3 will get a small increase in power.

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Bentley Will Use Advanced Driving Sim To Reduce Development Time Of New Models

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The sim will speed up development by reducing the automaker’s dependence on real-world testing in far-flung locations. ” The rig will be able to simulate a variety of road surfaces, including potholes and bumps, and will allow engineers to assess ride comfort, cabin acoustics, and vibrations before a new prototype hits the road.

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French start-up to race striking hybrid at Pikes Peak

Autocar

The P3 is a mid-engined two-seater claimed by its maker to have been developed entirely in-house. It's a road course but with very specific constraints: the altitude, the bumps, the hairpin corners, along with fast sections, not to mention the drop-offs.” No constructor does that.”

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How does Porsche’s Active Ride system work?

Autocar

Porsche active dampers are paired with a single-chamber air spring We detail the system that took six years to develop and promises to meld class-beating comfort and agility Back in the day, if you wanted a car with rock-solid cornering and limpet-like grip, the trade-off would be giving up any expectation of ride comfort.

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Alpine Alpenglow HY6 Updates Hydrogen Concept With A 730 HP V6

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Alpine continues the development of its hydrogen-powered concept with the Alpenglow HY6 that debuted in Paris. liter V6 was developed by Alpine , delivering an impressive 730 hp (544 kW / 740 PS) and 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) of torque. The rolling prototype also features refined styling and aerodynamics. The all-new twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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Quarkus P3 Is A Little French Beast That’ll Take On Pikes Peak

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It plans to use the historic hill climb as a development tool for its 296 hp (220 kW) P3 sports car. “It’s a legendary race and one that fits perfectly into the development of the Quarkus P3. Now we’re going there, and it’s a great opportunity to boost the development of Quarkus. The heart has spoken.

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