Some car manufacturers have forgotten it, but there’s no better way to reduce fuel consumption than to reduce weight. Mazda […]
Archive : IC Engines
Not an EV nor a hybrid, Audi will use 48 volts in a regular gas car
The auto industry went through a big change in the 1950’s. Alternators replaced generators and 12 volts batteries replaced 6 […]
Jaguar “new” Lightweight E-Type, the good old days when pollution wasn’t a concern
Jaguar built 12 E-Type lightweight models back in 1963. There were racing cars, not concerned with safety or emissions regulations, […]
A new reason to drive a Jaguar: fuel economy
Every car enthusiast loves a Jaguar. For more than six decades, the British brand has been setting the standard for […]
Japanese carmakers joining forces to make better engines
Efficiency of internal combustion engines (ICE) is still lagging behind electric motors. The best gasoline engines are about 35% efficient, […]
Peugeot 308 1.2L e-THP 130 gets 82.5 mpg on the track
Cars used for fuel economy records are most often diesels, or hybrids, but here’s one with a conventional gas car. […]
Ford and Volvo unveil fuel-thrifty diesels, Volvo leads the world with a 71 mpg rating
There will be a few hybrids and electrics at the upcoming Geneva motor show, but the cars most Europeans buy […]
Cute Opel Adam gets one hot little engine, peppy and thrifty
There was a paradox with the Opel Adam. The car’s looking modern and cool but its engines were not at […]
To lower fuel consumption, Ferrari downsizes like every other manufacturer
If we look at the evolution of the Ferrari V8, in the last thirty years, we’ve seen this engine growing […]
Can a minivan be green and luxury? Mercedes thinks so with its new V-class
It’s hard to think of a minivan as an upmarket vehicle. Business executives prefer large sedans or limos, but it’s […]
The Volkswagen Polo gets new engines to regain its fuel economy leadership
Volkswagen will unveil a slightly restyled Polo at the upcoming motor show in Geneva. There are new LED front lights, […]
Nissan ZEOD RC gets a 3-cylinder engine to race in Le Mans
It’s an incredible car which will race in the 24 hours of Le Mans this June: the Nissan ZEOD RC. […]