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 …
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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 …
PSA to debut revolutionAIRy Hybrid tech in Geneva
As mainstream as hybrids are right now, the technology is still seen with a lot of public scepticism, especially with regards to its batteries. Cue PSA with its revolutionary hybrid system that …
Ford, Daimler, Nissan agree to jointly develop fuel cell EV tech, to launch mass-market vehicles by 2017
We hear about plug-in battery-powered hybrids and plug-in battery-powered pure electric vehicles all the time, but mentions of hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vehicles have been pretty rare. This is probably because plug-in …
2013 Toyota Avalon to offer Qi wireless charging
Buyers of the 2013 Toyota Avalon can do away with car chargers and their spaghetti of wires, because the full-size sedan is the first car in the world to be made available …
Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept, due in 2015
Automakers are definitely putting a lot of emphasis on in-car connectivity these days, and the latest to join the party is Hyundai, which recently previewed the first prototype of its Connectivity Concept. …
