Audi calls the brand new hybrid system MHEV Plus, although it is not truly a light hybrid system. In addition to the standard built-in starter-generator (ISG) which handles the beginning/cease, there’s an electrical motor working on the output aspect of the gearbox which may regenerate as much as 25kW of vitality and contribute 25bhp both …
79 Years of Innovation: Highlights from the Honda Heritage Corridor
The unique Civic was developed at a time when a struggling Honda’s future as a automobile agency was doubtful after plenty of technically progressive automobiles didn’t win over patrons. Consequently, the agency targeted on growing a ‘primary automobile’. The wheels had been pushed to the corners to extend consolation and a 1.1-liter engine made it …
Will pretend gearshifts in hybrids and EVs win over fans?
Information that the upcoming Honda Prelude will characteristic pretend gearshifts has induced some consternation amongst fans within the numerous elements of the web the place we’re at the moment scattered. Numerous skeptics, not a lot wild enthusiasm. Of their earlier incarnations, Preludes have been among the many finest reasonably priced drivers’ coupes in the marketplace, …
Alpina has unveiled its final standalone automotive – now what?
In a Maybach battle situation, solely the large 7 Sequence and X7 can be appropriate leads. They’d have all of the walnut trim an oligarch might want for, however the element engineering – which previously has prolonged to Alpina remodeling BMW engine blocks to allow them to take an additional turbo – would not be …
First images of recent 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc leaked
The primary images of the next-generation Volkswagen T-Roc have leaked on-line forward of its official unveiling, which is anticipated to happen later this yr. The images, which seem like taken from a prototype’s infotainment or instrument screens, present it to be a extra aggressive proposition than the present T-Roc. It will get a extra outstanding …
MPs discover state of England’s native roads ‘nationwide embarrassment’
The Division for Transport (DfT) is failing in its accountability to take care of native roads in order that their situation is now a “nationwide embarrassment”. That is in response to a damning new report revealed by the Home of Commons Public Accounts Committee – the group of MPs liable for overseeing the worth for …
Polestar 7 confirmed as European-built, Evoque-rival SUV
Former boss Ingenlath mentioned the 7 would arrive in 2027, however Lochscheller gave no particulars on the supposed launch date throughout his presentation. Polestar additionally goals to have a optimistic free money circulate by 2027. Notably, Polestar will ultimately transfer all its fashions to a single car structure, which it says will cut back “complexity, …