Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the world’s first plug-in hybrid fuel cell vehicle, based on the GLC SUV. It’s called the GLC F-CELL, and it’s seen as a precursor to a revolutionary new model that will soon join the production car lineup. The world-first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell technology is an exercise […]
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Mercedes-Benz plans new straight-six hybrid engine family
As part of its massive €3 billion investment in petrol and diesel engine technology, Mercedes will be debuting a new petrol inline-six engine together with a 48V electrical system and clever electric motor next year. Starting with the 2017 facelifted S-Class, the new motor, codenamed M265, marks a return to […]
New Honda NSX to take on 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
The new Honda NSX is set to make its official race debut at the upcoming Pikes Peak Hill Climb event later this month. The 2017 Honda NSX, which lands in Australia later this year, will take to the tarmac in the highly anticipated event, after acting as the pace car […]
LA Police recruit 100 BMW i3 city cars
The Los Angeles Police Department is now one of the most eco-friendly police forces, announcing an order for 100 BMW i3 units. BMW received the contract following months of testing, with the LAPD adding that the i3 received the pick because of its “combination of EPA rated best-in-class efficiency, reliability […]
2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport review (video)
Lexus continues to resist torquey turbo-diesel engines with its SUVs, despite all of the German rivals offering such an option. Instead, the luxury Toyota brand is sticking to its hybrid formula for its most elite SUV. Welcome to the 2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport. This is Lexus’s new RX; […]
Peugeot L500 R concept celebrates 1916 Indianapolis 500 victory
Peugeot has shown an outrageous and futuristic concept dubbed the L500 R Hybrid, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French lion’s 1916 Indianapolis 500 victory. Finished in the same blue colour as the race-winning L45 of a century ago, the concept features a jet-fighter inspired interior with two holographic […]
PSA unveils two new modular platforms for future EVs & hybrids
PSA Group, Peugeot-Citroen, has unveiled its new electrification strategy, signalling an electric future for Peugeot and Citroen vehicles. PSA is currently developing new electric, plug-in hybrid, and highly efficient internal combustion engines, moving toward the release of a range of EV and hybrid models before the end of the decade. […]
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer debuts new eAxle tech, powertrain from i8
GKN’s acclaimed eAxle technology is used in the Porsche 918 Spyder, Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine and BMW i8. Now, it appears another candidate is on the cards: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Fresh from announcing its intentions to spread the technology downmarket and to other carmakers, the 2 […]