New 918 to out-corner LaFerrari and P1, says Porsche
The battle of the hypercars has begun, even before any of the three contenders start production. Porsche fired the first salvo, claiming that its upcoming 918 Spyder will be faster than the …
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Volvo’s all-new VEA engine family starts production
The production process of Volvo’s revolutionary VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) engine family has commenced in the company’s newly updated engine plant in Skövde, Sweden. Together with the upcoming SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) …
Volkswagen Design Vision GTI engine in fact a VR6?
Judging by "the configuration of the intake and exhaust systems," the Wörthersee-debuting Volkswagen Design Vision GTI concept appears to use a VR6 instead of a V6 as announced, says Autocar UK. The …
BMW announces wide scale model upgrades for 2013
Either to stay in front or within contention, BMW updates its production models twice a year. We’re not talking about full facelifts (or LCI in BMW speak) here, but minor, often unannounced …
Volvo Flywheel KERS offers 25% improved economy
We’ve covered much of the Volvo Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) when it was first announced in 2011. Now, after lengthy tests on public roads, the Swedish carmaker has confirmed that …
Volkswagen developing 10spd DSG, new diesel engine
Volkswagen chairman Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn confirmed recently at the Vienna Motor Symposium that the company is working on a 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a high-performance diesel engine that will produce 136 …
VIDEO: See McLaren P1’s active aerodynamics at work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTjbgKWcP4Y&sns=em Advanced aerodynamics play as big a part as mechanical prowess in making the McLaren P1 the automotive marvel that it is. Yes, the 916 hp hybrid drivetrain is beyond impressive in …
Ford 1.5 litre EcoBoost has four, not three cylinders
Initially thought to be a maximised version of its innovative 1.0 litre three-pot, the new Ford 1.5 litre EcoBoost engine is an all-new design with four, not three cylinders. It’s the third …
Volvo i-ART diesel tech to “turn V8s into dinosaurs”
To say that Volvo has high hopes for its new VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) engine family would be an understatement. How high? High enough for Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at …
MINI plays cupid with Connect Us in-car dating app
Tired of your misfiring wingman (or wingwoman)? Let your MINI play cupid for you, with its latest MINI Connected (now available in the latest MINI range) App called Connect Us. It’s the …
Subaru XV now available with new self-clean function
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNyMwDNlOew&list=UUsG5xf2fItQb0peHWTJxwzg&index=1 Subaru has introduced the world's first vehicle self-cleaning function on the Subaru XV. Available in the UK from April 1, the company's AF Self-Cleaning Technology can be specified as an option …
Volvo unveils EnVeloP all-around car airbag system
A year after introducing its Pedestrian Airbag Technology on its Volvo V40, Volvo has unveiled its External Vehicle Protection (EnVeloP) system, which takes things a step further. The EnVeloP system consists of …
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres to debut on SLS Black
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has revealed that its new Pilot Sport Cup 2 will make its world debut on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series. The latest semi-slick rubber will sit …
VIDEO: VW Golf MK7’s infotainment system in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK_yPaTRecA We've written about the Volkswagen Golf Mk7's touchscreen head unit with its proximity sensor and smartphone-like interface for some time now, and here's a video of it live in action. First …
Magna Steyr unveils Peugeot RCZ View Top Concept
As far as working-class coupes go, Peugeot’s RCZ is easily one of the sexiest around with its glamorous double bubble roof and stylised roof pillars ascending it above plain Jane alternatives. With …
Volvo premieres world-first cyclist detection tech
Always at the forefront of prevention and active safety, Volvo has unveiled another world-first in automotive crash mitigation, this time a technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in …
Volvo details Active High Beam Control technology
Volvo has provided some details on its innovative Active High Beam Control tech, which will be available on the Geneva-bound updated S60, V60 and XC60 models in the spring. Essentially, the system …
ZF 9HP transmission for Range Rover Evoque – world’s first nine-speed auto for a passenger car
The Range Rover Evoque is to have its current six-speeder replaced by the ZF 9HP transmission, becoming the world's first passenger car with a nine-speed auto gearbox. Increasing the number of ratios …
Honda develops new tech to join steel and aluminium
Seems that the all-new Acura RLX features more new tech than just the Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer, Jewel Eye LED headlamps and the AcuraLink cloud-connected ICE system mentioned in the gallery post …
Upcoming 208 HYbrid FE technology concept by Peugeot and Total marries economy and performance
Efficiency is all the rage nowadays but the need for speed has never wavered among car buyers. French automaker Peugeot will be offering the best of both worlds with its latest technological …
