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We sadly report that British engine manufacturing has fallen significantly recently. April 2019 has seen a drop of -23.4% as UK car plant Brexit shutdowns affect demand. Production for home and international markets are down -41.1% and -12.8% respectively, as global demand is slowed by general economic conditions. It may not be well known, but […]
Sometimes, it’s all too easy to fall into the perception that the headlines are always negative – especially when considering British industry. That however is clearly not the case when it comes to engines. UK engine manufacturing has surpassed the 1 million mark in April for first time on record! This is the highest April output […]
Space and pace. It’s a simple equation but one that can be lacking in modern car design and engineering. Either we end up with a large SUV with no performance to speak of or we have a tiny city car that gives off little more than water but can’t reach 80 miles per hour. BMW […]
After thorough examination it is now confirmed that no software constituting an improper defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA 288 EU5-engines. Before, Volkswagen Group has confirmed that new EU6-compliant vehicles offered within the European Union fulfil all legal requirements and environmental standards. Volkswagen customers can visit the corporate websites […]
Over the course of the coming weeks, I’m going to be running a little experiment to see if using performance or supreme fuel actually seems to have any difference. The science is there to a degree – a higher octane rating should mean better burn of the fuel in the combustion chamber. Will this hold […]
This is the absolutely gorgeous looking Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupé – and what a car it is! Sleek lines mated with some softer body curves both front and rear give this two door a breathtaking look. Equally impressive is the combination of high driving dynamics, ambitious lightweight construction and groundbreaking efficiency. As the most […]
You may recall the previous coverage on Car Articles of the Infinity Q50 Eau Rouge concept car. No longer a concept, this performance car has a monster engine – a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine with an output of 568hp and 600Nm of torque! No doubt performance will be impressive especially as it is mated […]
For the third year in a row, the world renowned marque Ferrari has won the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards, this time with the company’s naturally-aspirated 6262cc V12. This powerplant is responsible for the ferocious acceleration and top speed of the F12berlinetta. Jean Jacques His, head of Ferrari’s powertrain department, attended the award […]
This 6.3 litre V12 powerhouse has taken the EVO Magazine Engine Of The Year 2012 Award – and is it surprising? 740 horsepowers mated with pulling power pretty much anywhere, any time makes this a tough one to argue with. Oh, and it is kinder on the environment too, with 30% less CO2 emitted than […]
This is the new LT1 V8 engine that will power the next generation Chevrolet Corvette. Not only are the normal stats good (upwards of 450hp and a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds), but the technology that has gone into this engine should mean it is more efficient and economical than ever before. The new […]