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Fortescue‘s recently-acquired turbine subsidiary Nabrawind has done something that was believed to be impossible: they’ve installed a full-scale, energy producing wind turbine in harsh Namibian conditions using a new, crane-less deployment process. Despite the presence of a “just in case” crane at the site (you can see it in the photo above, at left), the Nabrawind-developed Total Self Erecting System (SES) and Skylift turbine techn overcame the technical challenges presented by the harsh, remote Namibian climate by completing the installation of the company’s first Goldwind GW165/6000 power-generating turbine at the InnoVent Diaz wind farm. Together, the company says its branded…

Pictures of the Skoda Elroq and Toyota C-HR+ taking part in the Auto Express real-world road test. Pictures taken by senior photographer Pete Gibson.

These days, front-wheel drive is the king of the crop. Virtually every single family sedan you see on the road, save for a few outliers, boasts a front-wheel drive layout. In simple terms, the front-engined, front-wheel drive configuration is the most popular choice for automakers due to cost. Having the transmission, drive axles, and differential all housed within a single unit, called the transaxle, makes cars cheaper and easier to produce. Not to mention, front-drive cars are typically more fuel-efficient than rear or all-wheel drive models. However, while front-wheel drive is the most popular drivetrain today, it wasn’t always that…

If you’ve been watching the used truck market, you may have noticed that some Toyota pickups are not just retaining their value lately, but actually appreciating in value as second-hand models. The 2021 Toyota Tundra and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma are both selling well above their MSRPs at the moment, owing largely to the launch of new generations with new engines that some consumers aren’t embracing. The Tundra switched from a naturally aspirated V8 to a turbocharged V6, and the Tacoma went from a naturally aspirated V6 to a turbocharged four-cylinder. Now, the Toyota Highlander is about to see an…

Is Ferrari’s new Luce EV one of the most controversial new vehicle debuts of this century? It’s definitely getting enough attention to be near the top of the list. But like it or hate it, it’s still a Ferrari, and that comes with certain guarantees. One of those guarantees is that the aftermarket is going to go wild on the new model with some mind-boggling body kits. The first of those has already been revealed. Your First Sign Luce Is A Real Ferrari Venuum Ferrari LuceVenuum While Mansory was busy uploading images of a new golf cart with a starlight…

Running a galactic empire in Stellaris is an arduous task. One bad war, an economic spiral, or one neighbor with a suspiciously large fleet can turn a promising save into a slow-motion disaster. You may want to fix a mistake, or maybe even want to test a build. And sometimes, you just want to see what happens when your empire suddenly has more alloys than sense. This is where Stellaris console commands come in. These cheats let you add resources, finish research, control empires, spawn ships, trigger events, or bend the galaxy in ways the normal game usually won’t allow.…

Lu Tian, general manager of BYD’s Dynasty lineup sales division, announced on May 28, 2026, that the Datang SUV will be launched in mid-June. Credit: BYD BYD’s Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24, with orders topping 100,000 units in the first two weeks. The SUV’s pre-sales prices start at 250,000 yuan ($36,870) and go up to 320,000 yuan. BYD (HKEX: 1211) announced that the Datang, the first D-segment flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV) in its Dynasty lineup, will officially hit the market in mid-June, marking the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker’s accelerated expansion in the premium segment. Lu…

Cecil Baldwin’s résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, and performing as part of the New York Neo-Futurists theater company. But he is best known as the host of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, a long-running fiction show that blends macabre Lovecraftian horror with absurdist comedy. As Cecil Palmer, the voice of Night Vale Community Radio, Baldwin keeps the people of the titular town abreast of all the goings ons with the Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home and offers tips on how to best maintain their…

Toyota’s Dedicated Crossover And SUV Approach Toyota Toyota’s strategy in the U.S. for 2026 continues to center on a diverse approach. The Japanese brand prioritizes a broad lineup of crossovers and SUVs that cater to varying consumer needs rather than pivoting exclusively to battery-electric vehicles. This strategy has proven exceptionally successful. As of the first quarter of 2026, the brand’s hybrid vehicles accounted for over 50 percent of total sales volume. This is a milestone that reinforces their market dominance. Sales of their most popular compact and midsize utility models remain at historic highs. Specific off-road-focused entries saw year-on-year surges…

During a global moment where oil prices are spiking tremendously, a movement to increase gas taxes is brewing in Australia. And if it does succeed, it could provide a template that could help other countries not only fund their own prosperity, but reduce the tremendous damage done by fossil fuels. At issue are Australia’s exports of petroleum gas, largely in the form of liquified methane. While Australia is a generally wealthy nation, its economy is less complex than many other advanced nations, and relies heavily on extraction of natural resources. Australia’s export value is concentrated in raw material exports, rather…