Car Gadgetarium
Autonews
Short updates on car technology, standards and accessories — what changed and why it matters for everyday drivers.
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Peugeot Just Revived Two Dead Legends in One Afternoon — and the Hatchback Makes 816 Horsepower
Peugeot brought an 816hp electric 205 T16 tribute and a solid-state RCZ to Paris. One number is three different numbers, and one does not…
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Japan Is About to Electrify a Motorway — and Your Car Is Not Invited
Honda will test roads that charge EVs while they drive, on a Japanese expressway from fiscal 2027. The target is 150 kW — for…
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Dacia Spring at €17,900: Europe’s Cheapest EV Just Moved to Slovenia
The second-generation Spring starts at €17,900 and is built in Novo Mesto, not China. The move is about tariffs and subsidy eligibility — and…
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16% vs 23.5%: High-Mileage EVs Fail Fewer MOTs — and What That Number Leaves Out
An analysis of 47.4 million British MOT tests found electric cars above 120,000 miles fail at 16% against petrol’s 23.5%. The finding is real…
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VW Approves 50,000 More Job Cuts, Then Reveals Its Most Powerful GTI Ever
Twelve days separated Volkswagen approving another 50,000 job cuts and revealing a 326 PS rear-wheel-drive ID.3 GTI. Untangling the numbers — and why the…
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BMW M Goes Electric in 2027: Four Motors, No Differentials, No Model Name
BMW has confirmed the drivetrain for its first electric M cars — four motors, one per wheel, on an 800-volt Neue Klasse platform from…
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In 2026 Electric Outsold Petrol in Europe — but Only Once You Add the UK
Battery-electric cars passed petrol in Europe in the first half of 2026 — by 0.2 points, and only in the count that includes Britain…
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Qi2 and What Magnetic Wireless Charging Changed for Drivers
The Wireless Power Consortium put magnets into the Qi standard. In a car, that turned out to matter more than extra watts.
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What Your Car Already Records: eCall, Event Data and Aftermarket Gadgets
Modern cars log more than most owners realise — and adding a dash cam or tracker brings its own obligations.
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Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapters: What They Do and Do Not Fix
A small dongle can make a wired head unit wireless. It can also introduce lag, dropouts and a phone that never charges.
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Why USB-C Is Quietly Becoming the Only Port That Matters
The EU common charger rules have reshaped what ships in the box. For drivers, the practical effect is showing up in car accessories.