Volkswagen launches new 1.5-litre TSI engine with variable turbine geometry
VW’s EA211 TSI evo petrol engine debuts with variable turbine geometry, cylinder deactivation and Miller cycle, targeting improved efficiency over the outgoing 1.4 TSI.
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VW’s EA211 TSI evo petrol engine debuts with variable turbine geometry, cylinder deactivation and Miller cycle, targeting improved efficiency over the outgoing 1.4 TSI.
Warranty spending at Tesla has outstripped rivals including GM and Ford, as owner complaints about Model S and Model X quality persist.
Italdesign is inviting fans worldwide to create a new livery for its Parcour Concept, with the winning design set to appear at Turin's Parco del Valentino event in June 2016.
PSA reported first-quarter 2016 revenue of €12.998bn, down 1.4% year-on-year, as strong European growth was offset by sharp declines in China and Africa.
Dyson will use £16 million in government funding to develop a battery electric vehicle at its Malmesbury headquarters, aiming to create over 500 engineering jobs.
Porsche is reportedly developing a mid-engined 960 supercar, with a quad-turbo flat-eight, to challenge the Ferrari 488 GTB and Lamborghini Huracan from 2019.
Mercedes-Benz targets the top spot in China's luxury car market by 2020, after rapid sales growth narrows the gap to BMW and Audi.
Qoros and Sweden’s FreeValve AB have presented a four-cylinder engine concept without a camshaft, using pneumatic-hydraulic-electric actuators, at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
Fiat USA’s launch advert for the 2017 124 Spider combines Wyclef Jean’s music, a live eagle and a nod to the roadster’s Italian roots to promote the MX-5-based convertible.
London-based tuner VIP Design offers a 650hp upgrade for the Jaguar F-Type R AWD Coupe, surpassing the factory SVR’s output with engine and suspension modifications.
Nissan unveiled the refreshed Tiida, a China-only version of the Pulsar, featuring updated styling, a 1.6-litre engine and new safety technology for the Chinese market.
German regulators have found that a Fiat diesel model cuts its emissions controls after 22 minutes, raising questions about the use of defeat devices.
A 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB crashed on Georgetown Pike, Virginia, with the driver identified as Josef Tosovsky, matching the age and name of the former Czech prime minister.
Department for Transport real-world testing shows every diesel car model examined emits more nitrogen oxides on the road than in laboratory conditions, with some exceeding legal limits by over tenfold.
The Acura CDX, unveiled in Beijing, marks the brand’s first locally built model for China and introduces a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine to the market.
Honda unveiled the Avancier, a new midsize SUV developed for the Chinese market, at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, marking its first use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine in China.
Ford will begin importing the 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew to China, bringing the high-performance pickup to the world’s largest car market with US-spec power and equipment.
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Opel will recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Germany to update emissions software following findings of irregularities by the transport authority.
The 2016 Toyota Prius became the first car to achieve a five-star Euro NCAP rating under tougher new tests, including pedestrian autonomous emergency braking.
Toyota will resume vehicle production at most of its Japanese plants from 25 April, following earthquake-related supply disruptions that halted output for nearly a week.
The fourth-generation Toyota Prius can now tow up to 725kg, marking the first time the hybrid has been rated for trailer use and expanding its appeal to new buyers.
Volkswagen has released digital sketches previewing a facelifted Amarok, promising updated styling and a revised interior for its long-serving pickup.
Honda brings back the Accord Hybrid for 2017, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system, 212 hp combined output, and an official 48 mpg combined rating.
A Chiron with features suggesting US homologation has been photographed near Molsheim, with details pointing to North American impact and lighting requirements.