Page 13 - News

Metallic blue Mercedes-Benz sports car with sleek aerodynamic design in a showroom with reflective flooring.

Yasa unveils 550 kW axial-flow electric motor weighing 13.1 kg

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The potential of axial-flow electric motors is enormous, and it has just grown further. Britain’s Yasa, a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary that...

Yellow and white Volkswagen ID Buzz electric van parked indoors on a polished concrete floor.

Volkswagen launches a special Kong dog toy inspired by the ID. Buzz

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Volkswagen has just introduced a new special edition, although it is not a car. Instead, it is a dog toy...

Silver Toyota Hilux H2 pickup truck displayed indoors with modern lighting and reflective floor.

Toyota Hilux H2 hydrogen: first drive of the fuel-cell prototype

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

We first encountered the Toyota Hilux H2 (hydrogen) just over six months ago at the Kenshiki Forum - Toyota’s annual...

White compact five-door electric car Pandina-15K displayed indoors on a circular platform.

New Fiat City Car: Affordable Electrified Entry-Level Model Below €15,000

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Fiat wants to regain a stronger foothold in the fiercely contested city car segment with a new entry-level model. Internally...

Blue Bugatti Chiron sports car displayed indoors with a bridge and cityscape visible through large windows.

Bugatti Chiron: the numbers behind the hypercar

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The Bugatti Chiron made its international debut in Portugal. It has swept across the Alentejo plains at more than 300...

Sleek white sports car with aerodynamic design displayed in a modern, glass-walled showroom.

Scientists plan to create a self-learning neural network capable of adapting to different environments

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Researchers from MIPT and international research centres have developed Un-ViTAStereo, a new stereo-vision technology that enables robots and autonomous vehicles...

Blue Porsche Macan EV electric SUV displayed indoors near a charging station in a modern showroom.

Porsche Macan electric review: has it retained its sporting soul?

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The second-generation Macan has embraced full electrification, but has that taken the sporting ‘soul’ out of this Porsche? --- Do...

Man at petrol station raising arm in joy while holding fuel nozzle near a white car under clear sky.

Portugal’s Automatic Tax Mechanism for Rising Fuel Prices

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

While many drivers across Europe can only stare in disbelief at the price boards at filling stations, one government is...

Red Volkswagen GTI 50 Max hatchback car parked indoors with black alloy wheels and sporty design details.

Volkswagen Golf GTI: the most powerful ever will be unveiled at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Built to mark and celebrate 50 years of the GTI badge, Volkswagen is preparing to unveil the most powerful Golf...

Naval warship docked at a port with crew members in safety gear observing and taking photos.

MHI launches JS Yoshii, the final Mogami-class frigate for Japan

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

On 22 November, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the future JS Yoshii (12), the final stealth frigate in the new...

White Kia EV3 electric SUV with yellow accents on wheels inside a showroom by a charging station

Kia EV3: Kia claims nearly 600 km of range - can it deliver?

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Kia states that the EV3 can cover almost 600 km on a charge. Does it manage it? --- It would...

Blue BMW sedan with exposed engine components displayed inside a showroom on a glass platform.

BMW pre-combustion chamber technology could improve petrol engines

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The widely forecast demise of combustion engines appears to have been greatly overstated - there has been no shortage of...

Blue Maserati sports car with V8 DREAM plate displayed indoors on a white platform.

Maserati GranTurismo at Dacia Price: Is This V8 Coupé Worth Buying?

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Sports cars that once cost well over €100,000 are currently appearing on the used market at prices comparable with a...

White BMW iX electric sedan displayed indoors with charging station and city skyline through glass windows.

BMVV: Half BMW, Half Porsche, 100% Chinese

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

China’s automotive industry is on everyone’s lips. As well as being the world’s largest car market, China has now become...

Green Kia Niro HEV compact SUV parked indoors with large windows and plants in the background

Kia Niro 1.6 GDI HEV review

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

In Europe, hybrids have historically faced an uphill struggle. Their limited presence in the European market is largely down to...

Silver Volvo electric SUV with front passenger door open in a modern showroom with cityscape background.

Volvo unveils the world’s first multi-adaptive seat belt

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The story is repeating itself. After Volvo transformed car safety in 1959 with the invention of the three-point seat belt,...

Blue Ford Mustang sports car with aerodynamic features displayed indoors against a sunset forest backdrop.

Ford Mustang GTD: Alleged 6:41 Lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

A YouTube video that has, predictably, since been removed appears to show a Ford Mustang GTD in full attack mode...

Silver MG S5 electric vehicle parked indoors next to a charging station with city view through windows.

MG S5 EV: the new electric SUV replacing the ZS EV

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

The MG S5 EV is the brand’s latest electric SUV, replacing the ZS EV. It uses a new yet familiar...

White eco-friendly electric hatchback car inside a modern showroom with charging stations in the background.

How to Save Fuel: Practical Tips for Lower Consumption

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Saving fuel is high on the agenda. Fuel prices have never been as high as they are today, and the...

Red Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale sports car parked indoors with sleek design and alloy wheels.

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale: a timeless Italian masterpiece

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

Some cars seem to have been created to last forever. The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is one of those exceptional...

White electric sports car displayed in a modern showroom with city skyline reflection on glass walls.

European electric vehicle sales in May: Volkswagen leads as Tesla falls

Daniel Whitaker • August 29, 2026

In May, electric vehicle sales across Europe outperformed the wider market by a considerable margin. Figures from ACEA (the European...