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Revolutionary art car painting robots suggest a future where no two vehicles look the same

Published 20 May 2022
By David Mullen
ABB, an automation firm that supplies complex robotics to the car industry, has unveiled the world’s first art cars to be painted by a robot.

How to repair scratches and scuffs

After one of our own cars was involved in a low-speed scrape, Driving got in touch with ChipsAway to witness the specialist repair process...
Published 09 November 2021
One-off Porsche 911 GT2 RS pays homage to mighty 'Moby Dick' racing car

Porsche 935 Moby Dick reborn in 911 GT2 RS guise

The legendary Porsche 935 'Moby Dick' racing car has been reborn in the form of one-off version of the new(ish) — and record-breaking — GT2 RS.
Published 21 June 2018
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Is it possible to remove sun lotion hand prints from...

Hand-shaped marks have appeared on my Seat Ibiza. My garage tells me it is sun lotion. How do I get rid of them?
Published 07 March 2016
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How can I remove sap without damaging paintwork?

Q. How can I remove tree sap without damaging my VW Golf’s black paintwork? MB, Aberford, Leeds
Published 28 December 2015
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Car clinic: Is there a way to remove concrete from...

Q. There are splashes of concrete on the rear wheelarch and passenger door of my Mercedes A 140. Is there a way to remove it without grinding it off?
Published 17 July 2014