In 1871, when a Latvian-born American tailor named Jacob W. Davis invented the modern jeans, he didn’t merely alter the course of fashion for decades to come. He also indirectly spawned one of ...

Hatchbacks used to be the default all-round family cars for their winning blend of practicality, fuel economy and affordability – but over the last decade, they’ve been sidelined by more fashionable ...

Engines range from 1.2 16V to 1.6 Automatic Readers report Real MPG to be between 27–72 mpg First proper drive was a night-run to the airport with steamed up windows in freezing fog. The Modus ...

Structure elucidation of complex natural products and new organic compounds remains a challenging problem. To support this endeavor, CASE (computer-assisted structure elucidation) expert systems were ...

Time will soon be called on the current C3 Picasso, as it’s already seven years since the car was introduced. Despite its age the smart Citroen still cuts a dash, and it offers practical motoring on a ...

Engines range from 1.4 to 1.6 Automatic Readers report Real MPG to be between 28–74 mpg Where it scores over mini MPVs like the Renault Modus (with which it shares its floorpan) is that, like the Jazz ...

Small crossovers represent the fastest growing segment of the moment. They offer most of the benefits of a supermini around town, like being maneuverable and easy to park, while their slightly bigger ...

Like most modern cars, the suspension is generally one of the biggest areas of concern, particularly in urban environments where speed humps, kerbs and potholes all take their toll. The automatic ...