Coverage tagged Engines.
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Honda and General Motors have halved the size and weight of their shared hydrogen fuel cell stack, targeting lower costs and higher durability for future vehicles.
Ferrari will exceed Formula One's four-engine limit in 2015, taking grid penalties as it introduces a fifth power unit for Sebastian Vettel later in the season.
Honda has acknowledged the challenge of its 2015 Formula One comeback, with performance and reliability issues hampering progress alongside McLaren.
Audi has unveiled the S8 Plus, delivering 605hp from its uprated 4.0 TFSI V8, with 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed option up to 305km/h.
Ares Design, founded by ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, has transformed the Lamborghini Huracan with bespoke styling and a power boost to 650hp.
Honda and Renault will continue engine work through Formula One's summer break, aiming to close the gap to rivals as teams observe the mandatory shutdown.
Volkswagen has discontinued the diesel-powered Polo TDI BlueMotion, citing low sales, while the petrol BlueMotion variant remains available in the range.
Mercedes is reportedly considering supplying Formula One engines to Red Bull for the 2016 season, following Ferrari's earlier offer and amid uncertainty over Red Bull's partnership with Renault.
General Motors adds a 2.8-litre Duramax turbo diesel to the Colorado and Canyon line-up for 2016, offering new towing capacity and efficiency for mid-size pickup buyers.
Niki Lauda has expressed confidence that McLaren-Honda and Fernando Alonso will overcome their struggles, citing Honda's determination to resolve power unit issues.
The final Koenigsegg Agera R, finished in black with brown leather, is now available in Germany with just 1,000 km on the clock and a $2.14 million price tag.
Alfa Romeo's Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde will reach 62mph in 3.9 seconds and hit 200mph, outpacing rivals like the BMW M3 and AMG C63 S.
Honda's F1 chief Yasuhisa Arai has promised progress for the second half of 2015, as McLaren's frustration with the power unit's development pace becomes increasingly public.
Ford has initiated a recall of over 430,000 vehicles in North America after discovering a software issue that can prevent engines from shutting off as intended.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has indicated a willingness to discuss engine development rule changes to help struggling rivals Renault and Honda narrow the performance gap.
Bernie Ecclestone has denied describing Formula One as a "crap product", clarifying that his criticism was aimed at the current engine regulations rather than the sport itself.
The Renault Clio dCi 90 EDC Dynamique pairs the familiar 1.5-litre diesel with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, offering a practical supermini with strong efficiency and a broader appeal.
Volkswagen and Audi have expanded their diesel range in the United States, betting on European-style fuel economy to attract buyers despite a challenging environment for diesel cars.
Red Bull is considering a switch to Ferrari power units for 2016, following ongoing dissatisfaction with Renault's performance and reliability in Formula One.
Williams technical chief Pat Symonds has dismissed claims that only factory teams can win in modern F1, pointing to customer-team successes and contractual parity with Mercedes.
Opel is planning to expand the Astra K range with GSi and OPC models, targeting rivals like the Focus ST and Golf R with up to 300hp on offer.
Ferrari's upgraded engine failed to challenge Mercedes in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, with a minor part failure ending Sebastian Vettel's hopes and Kimi Raikkonen finishing six tenths off pole.
BMW has revealed the 2016 X1, introducing a new platform, updated engines and a revised design ahead of its October launch in Germany.
Opel has revealed the 2016 Astra K, introducing a lighter body, new engines, and advanced LED matrix headlights ahead of its September premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.