EV with Wankel range-extender to arrive in 2020 Few automotive rumours have persisted like the one concerning the return of the rotary engine, and Mazda has now confirmed its future plans for the unique design – although they’re not quite ...
These are the ten most powerful cars for sale in the UK – plus a selection of 1000-plus horsepower monsters The most powerful cars, and the future of bhp The future of power With 400-horsepower hatchbacks, 600-horse supersaloons and hypercars ...
Our pick of all the car news from the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas As the worlds of cars and technology have become increasingly tightly intertwined, so the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has grown ...
Mazda’s next big step in internal combustion is nearly ready, and now Mazda’s revealed the all-important figures The all-new Mazda 3 is a hatchback with real potential. Our drive last month proved that as ‘normal’ cars go, the 3’s combination ...
Could carbon-neutral synthetic fuels save the internal combustion engine and safeguard the future of the cars we love? The announcement by the UK government that it hopes to bring the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel new cars forward ...
The internal combustion engine is under attack like never before. But what exactly are the threats it faces over the coming decades? Car manufacturers are a long way from forgetting how to build cars that enthral us, from the second ...
Learn more about the heat management technology used in F1 and WRC If you’ve spent any time nosing around under bonnets, crawling under cars and poring over engine bays at any race meeting, whether that’s from club level up to ...
The Tesla Model 3 is finally on sale in the UK, available in Standard, Long Range and Performance forms The Model 3 had somewhat of a troubled start to its life, with Tesla boss Elon Musk quoting optimistic production numbers ...
Audi's new e-tron is its first mass produced electric SUV and will rival the Mercedes EQC and BMW iX3 Audi has taken the covers off its first fully electric production car, the e-tron, at the Audi Summit in San Francisco. ...
How does one go about buying a £2.5m hypercar? We visited Bugatti's London showroom to find out You know the score with buying the latest must-have high-performance car. You either need to be a blood relative of the company CEO ...
The hybrid performance car is no longer an oxymoron. Here’s how manufacturers are using this new tech to make them better, not just greener Hybrid tech and how it’s used in performance cars Mild-hybrids Supercapacitor hybrids Parallel hybrids Plug-in hybrids ...
Electric power versus internal combustion, which power source provides the greatest thrill? If the internet one day becomes full and there’s no space left for anything new, all we have to do is delete every video of an electric car outrunning a petrol-engined ...
Sitting between the current '43' and '63' AMG models, the new 53 features a turbocharged, hybridised inline-six cylinder engine Mercedes-AMG has just launched a brand new twin-turbocharged, hybridised straight-six engine to be fitted to the CLS and E-class coupe and ...
New driving performance optimiser delivers live advice as you tackle a lap Driver analysis systems have become a popular addition to the trackday toolkit for many enthusiasts, helping drivers of all levels refine their skills against the clock. These systems ...
Pirelli's P Zero is another staple performance car tyre, but how does it stack up against key rivals? The P Zero has been a byword for high-performance tyres since Pirelli developed the first one as a Group B rally tyre ...
A new documentary explores the early days of brake discs on cars, and we talk to Norman Dewis about his time as chief development driver A 29-minute-long documentary on the history of the brake disc isn’t going to be on ...
Car manufacturers literally go to the ends of the earth to ensure the durability of their products, this is where it all happens From the edge of the Arctic Circle to the scorched earth of Death Valley via Nardò and ...
The CrossClimate+ is a popular all-season offering, but is it best of the bunch? Michelin's CrossClimate+ is the bestselling all-season tyre in Europe, and it’s designed with safety and longevity in mind across all weather conditions. Rigid and bevel-edged tread blocks ...
Whether it comes performance, fuel economy or sometimes simply being able to move at all, the amount of air in your tires is easily one of the most crucial elements of your vehicle. While your amount of desired air pressure will ...
If you’ve ever swapped out your stock wheels for aftermarket wheels, you’d know that there is more than one type of lug nut. Maybe you even found out the hard way when realizing your old lug nuts don’t fit on your ...
When you think of the American V8 engine, it’s likely still overhead-valve, pushrod engines that come to mind. The same basic design that’s been powering American cars and trucks since the ’40s and ’50s. And for GM and Chrysler, it’s ...
In the days of old, heavy towing was reserved for the ¾-ton and larger pickups on the road. But with ever-improving chassis, suspension and powertrain technology being brought to market, today’s half-ton class is easily up to the challenge of ...
A fuse disconnects the circuit when it detects an exceptionally dangerous level of current, protecting it from overcurrent and short-circuiting. Automobile fuses are the most frequent name for them. In today’s autos, blade fuses are employed. They have two ...
Polestar, the premium electric performance car maker, has announced the availability of the all-electric Polestar 2 Long range Single motor fastback in the US. In addition to being the lowest priced vehicle in the Polestar line-up, this latest model’s EPA estimated ...
The transport business – from cabs to vans to big trucks transporting goods- is omnipresent in every part of the world. The industry heavily relies on technology to reduce costs and efficiently increase profits. The recent boom in electric ...
Fuel Injection Vs Carburetor: Which Is the Best? Carburettors and fuel injectors are two terms that are commonly used in motorsport, with the former being utilised in nearly all cars until the 1980s. Fuel injection has now been implemented ...
The By-Wire System It is known as by-wire because there is in it, the use of electronic wires instead of mechanical ones. There is no hydraulic system also. Most of the new cars have got this system. This by-wire ...
The fluid keeps numerous components in shape, like the valve, pump, pistons, and hoses. The power steering of vehicles requires power steering fluid to function properly. The fluid is in charge of guiding the vehicle with minimal effort. Power ...
For some, a vehicle is just a way to get from point A to point B. It’s merely a mode of transportation, and maintenance is just something that you pay to have done for you. For others, it’s a point ...
The deal would mean Envision supplying cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models Jaguar Land Rover and battery supplier Envision AESC are in talks to supply cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models, the Financial Times ...
Energy giant bp has announced plans to invest £1 billion in electric vehicle charging in the UK. Bp’s EV charging business intends to make the investment over the next 10 years helping to meet the UK’s fast-growing demand for EV ...
Apple is making air travel less of a headache, by consolidating multiple documents onto iPhone and Apple Watch’s Wallet app. And now, Arizona is the first state to allow driver’s licenses and state IDs to be added to Apple Wallet ...
Back-to-Back Wins for Niro EV Reinforces Kia’s Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider Leadership Niro EV takes the top mass market spot for critical attributes that affect overall EV ownership experience February saw record sales for Kia’s EV models, including the ...
You should follow some or all of these tips because they will help you keep your car in good condition and save you a lot of money on repairs that you would otherwise need. Photo Credit: https://www.spinny.com A/C Check ...
The Auto Futures team visited Paris last week to speak to some of the leading lights in the world of mobility. You can listen to our chats with the likes of imove, Voi, and AutoFleet in part two of ...
Welcome to the age of online meetings. Now more than ever, people are working from home (or in their car). Ford and Cisco have teamed up to make life easier for those who need to attend a meeting on the ...
Odin Automotive and GoFor, a North American sustainable delivery company, have announced a partnership to deploy Odin’s electric delivery vehicle ecosystem in the US and Canada starting in Q2 of 2022. The partnership gives GoFor preferred access to Odin’s electric ...
Out of the blue, you might’ve noticed your car suddenly making bizarre noises. This noise can come from the hood, tires, brake, or any other part of your vehicle. Before you ignore this sound as a one-time thing, pay ...
Hot air blowing from a car air conditioner can be caused by a number of issues related to refrigerants, compressors, filters, and so on. So, if you’re having a similar problem, don’t worry; we’ve got your back. Why Is ...
Self-driving company Aurora Innovation has started testing its Toyota Sienna-based robotaxis in Texas. The Sienna robotaxis feature the Aurora Driver hardware suite and are currently being driven on highways and suburban streets in Texas. The minivans’ systems frequently handle U-turns, ...