Porsche has released an insightful video showcasing engine details of the new 918 Spyder. The supercar is the most powerful production car Porsche has ever made, and certainly the most advanced. It’s powered by a 4.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 447kW, plus an electric assist system taking overall power to […]
Hybrid
Next-gen ‘R36’ Nissan GT-R to use Williams hybrid tech
The next-gen 2016 Nissan GT-R is set to come with a hybrid system developed in part by Williams Advanced Technology, according to recent reports. This is likely to increase overall performance while also bringing down the GT-R’s heavy fuel consumption. Williams Advanced Technology is best known for its involvement in […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – first plug-in hybrid rally car?
There’s no doubt hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, even in motorsport with big championships such as F1 adopting the technology. Now it seems the sport of rallying is getting its first taste with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A racing version has successfully taken part in the 2013 Asia Cross […]
2015 Honda NSX confirmed for Australia
Honda Australia has confirmed the new Honda NSX supercar will be heading to local shores. There’s been no word yet on the date of arrival, however, the car will go into production in 2015. Honda will launch the new NSX internationally in 2015, sporting an all-new VTEC V6 engine paired […]
2016 Honda CR-Z to be based on Civic Type R – rumour
There are a few rumours going around at the moment suggesting Honda may use the upcoming Civic Type R platform to underpin the next-gen CR-Z. This is expected to give the sports hybrid a more lively character. Honda has done well the CR-Z to prove to the industry that hybrids […]
LaFerrari carves up Fiorano circuit, sounds awesome
Ferrari has been spotted doing some final testing of the new LaFerrari flagship hypercar at the company’s Fiorano test track. If you’ve always been wondering what the new hybrid V12 sounds like, you can wonder no more. It sounds ballistic.
Audi Quattro concept has market potential, between TT and R8
In an interview at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, currently underway, Audi’s head of design revealed Audi is considering putting the mammoth Audi Quattro concept into production. Speaking with UK publication Auto Express, Wolfgang Egger, design chief, said: “With every design concept we do we are thinking about everything becoming […]
Toyota 86 hybrid in the works – report
A Toyota 86 hybrid is in the works, a recent report has revealed, and could hit production in the near future. Engineers are apparently awaiting a final green light from Toyota executives before putting it into production. Speaking with Autocar recently, Toyota’s senior manager for drivetrain engineering Koei Saga said […]