The Volkswagen Group Wants To Sell Fewer Models And Variants
The VW Group will favor higher-volume models. It wants to make it easier for customers to choose from its range of models and variants. Production overcapacity will also be reduced.…
The New BMW X5 Cleverly Hides The Door Handles
The X5 is the first series-production BMW to integrate the door handles into the beltline. The limited-run Skytop and Speedtop were the first BMWs with these winglets. The next-gen X7…
This New Hybrid Engine Achieves A Breakthrough In Efficiency
Dongfeng’s new Mach Power 2.0T hybrid engine has been certified by CATARC Huacheng, reaching a peak thermal efficiency of 45.5%. The engine uses a new MAKC combustion system, 350-bar direct…
Is A Major Update Coming?
Volvo is reportedly planning a major update for the XC60, set to launch in early 2027. The automaker will install a larger battery for the plug-in hybrid powertrain. This could…
Will California Ban Some Tires?
California wants to regulate tires to have lower rolling resistance. Tires that don’t meet the target won’t be eligible for sale in the state. This could ban track day tires…
Audi A2 E-Tron Prototype Testing Video
In 1999, Audi debuted a car that was well ahead of its time. The Audi A2 was basically an aerodynamic bubble on wheels—something that feels far more at home in…
Honda And Acura Show Their New Hybrid Prototypes
The Honda sedan and Acura SUV will go on sale within the next two years. Both will feature a next-generation hybrid powertrain and a new platform. Fuel efficiency is projected…
Are More People Buying Hybrids?
Hybrid sales saw a big increase in April in the US. Sales of hybrid models were up 9.2 percent. Hybrids now account for 14.5 percent of all new vehicles sold.…
This Chinese Automaker Just Made The Most Efficient Engine Ever
Geely has made a combustion engine that achieves 48.4 percent thermal efficiency. It is a record for combustion engines. The hybrid powertrain can achieve 105 miles per gallon. China’s star…
Ford Shares Key Details On Its Upcoming $30,000 Electric Truck
Ford is maximizing the aerodynamic efficiency of its new electric truck in several ways. Bolt holes underneath the truck are shallower, and the side mirrors are 20 percent smaller than…