Lada 4×4 mini-motorhome brings Russian-grade adventure in tiny package

The 3-door Lada 4x4 Bronto may look too small to base a motorhome on, but Russia's Lux Form proves it possible. It turns the 4WD hatchback into a sub-5-m off-road mini-motorhome that sleeps two and includes a kitchen, dinette and bathroom.

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Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed

While dashboard-integrated trays are useful for storing items such as sunglasses, they can also add to a sense of in-car clutter. With this in mind, German scientists have created a tray that flattens into the dash when not required.

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Review: 2020 Fiat 500X is better than it looks

When people think of driving in winter weather, they don’t tend to think of Fiat. Yet the 500X has a lot of improvements for the 2020 model year that could change those notions. Snow, ice, and kids came together as we tested the car for ourselves.

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Simple laser treatment boosts copper’s antibacterial effect

We already knew that copper kills bacteria on contact, as it releases ions that rupture bacterial cell membranes. The material could soon do so faster than ever, however, thanks to a new laser-based surface treatment.

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