Nissan Juke gets revised 1.5 litre dCi diesel engine
The bold and funky Nissan Juke's 1.5 litre dCi engine has been updated to produce 260 Nm of torque (from 240 Nm) at 1,750 rpm, return 4.2 litres of diesel per 100 …
2014 Jaguar XF gets new 2.2 ECO2 turbodiesel engine
Model year 2014 Jaguar XF will get an updated version of the base 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine in the current range. The new ECO2 engine runs cleaner while using less fuel, but …
Mercedes S-Class evolution – past, present and future
No we’re not talking about a Mitsubishi-style rally-special S-Class Evo here, rather simply the evolution of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model over the years. This cool pictorial Mercedes posted on its Facebook page chronicles …
International Engine of the Year Awards 2013 winners
Ford’s 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost has been named the International Engine of the Year 2013 and best Sub-1 litre titles, repeating its wins in last year’s awards. The judging committee has …
All-electric Audi R8 e-tron not production-feasible yet
First it giveth, then it taketh away. Just as the A3 Sportback e-tron’s production plans emerged, the Audi R8 e-tron has officially been classified as a stillborn. Autocar UK reports that Audi …
Next Mazda2 to get CX-5 platform, four-year life cycle?
The current Mazda2 has been around since 2007 and a replacement should already be in an advanced state of development. No surprises there, but just-auto has published a report claiming that Mazda’s …
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron enters production late 2013
It has been confirmed that the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron will reach volume production before the end of this year, becoming the first premium compact vehicle with plug-in hybrid technology. It joins …
Clarion Smart Access now with Google voice search
It can be very impressive for a car's driver to be able to give it commands using his voice ala Siri, like you can do with certain cars in Malaysia like those …
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 …
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 …
