Those bemoaning the decline of manual transmission and the bleak future it faces in an increasingly electrified world can take solace in this news. German component maker Schaeffler has unveiled a module which enables manual transmission shifting with a hybrid vehicle. Called the ‘P2’, the system consists of two clutches; […]
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Volvo will launch 5 EVs by 2021, every model at least mild hybrid
Volvo is taking a bold leap forward with the announcement that every vehicle launched from 2019 onward will be equipped with an electric motor. This means that Volvos powered by an internal combustion engine only will be phased out in favour of hybrids or electric vehicles. Presently, Volvo’s XC90, S90 […]
BMW i8 Roadster on sale in 2018, teaser released (video)
BMW has confirmed the new i8 Roadster is coming soon, releasing a short preview video onto Facebook to build anticipation. The BMW i8 is the flagship model in the ‘i’ range, and up until now it has only been available in coupe form. In the latest teaser video we get […]
2018 Honda Accord previewed with design sketch
A design sketch of the 2018 Honda Accord has been released, previewing the 10th-generation model before its international debut next month. The preview sketch follows news last week that outlined three new powertrain options that will be available with the new model, including a variation of the Civic Type R’s […]
2018 Audi A8 48-volt electric system previewed, debuts July 11
Audi is previewing the electric drivetrain system that will be available in the upcoming, next-gen A8 luxury sedan later this year. The new Audi A8 will be the brand’s first production car to feature an electrified drivetrain as standard. All combustion engine variants will feature what’s known as ‘mild hybrid’ […]
2018 Lexus CT 200h facelift revealed with sharpened design
Lexus has revealed the facelifted, 2018 CT 200h hybrid hatch, sporting fresh styling amendments, interior revisions, and enhanced equipment and on-board technology. For the exterior the 2018 CT 200h is exactly showcasing an all-new design for the hatch. Instead, the body is sharpen to help it blend in with the […]
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid Atara SL review (video)
Toyota Australia sells thousands of Camrys every month. But, strangely, there is no sports variant to attract a wider demographic. Instead, the most powerful and quickest variant is the Camry hybrid. Next year Toyota Australia will be introducing the all-new Camry, based on Toyota’s New Generation Architecture. Buyers will be […]
Hyundai IONIQ hybrid spotted testing in Australia
A pre-production example of the new Hyundai IONIQ has been spotted undergoing testing in Australia, ahead of its market arrival here later this year. This example was spotted south of Sydney over the weekend, with ‘IONIQ’ registration plates making it unmistakably the new eco-focused model. Unfortunately we only spotted the car at the last […]