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Official The very last W12 is built: Bentley stops production

The very last W12 is built: Bentley stops production

After more than 100,000 units, the iconic engine is retiring
By Brian Potter 24 July 2024
Industry The ban on new cars with combustion engines in 2035 will be revised

The ban on new cars with combustion engines in 2035 will be revised

The European People's Party wants to change the rules
By Brian Potter 4 July 2024
Manufacturing / Production VW reverses stance on combustion engines: Billions are now being invested

VW reverses stance on combustion engines: Billions are now being invested

A good €60 billion are suddenly freed up for the development of conventional engines
By Brian Potter 8 June 2024
Manufacturing / Production Nissan no longer spends money on new combustion engines

Nissan no longer spends money on new combustion engines

The Japanese are fully committed to electric cars
By Brian Potter 4 June 2024
Technology Subaru, Toyota and Mazda will work together on new combustion engines

Subaru, Toyota and Mazda will work together on new combustion engines

In the age of electrification, Japanese manufacturers work together to achieve carbon neutrality
By Angel Sergeev 29 May 2024
Supercars Aston Martin gets it: People want big engines

Aston Martin gets it: People want big engines

V-6s are deemed too small since they lack the emotion of a V-8 or a V-12.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2024
Official Check out the plug-in hybrid V8 engine in the new Lamborghini Huracan

Check out the plug-in hybrid V8 engine in the new Lamborghini Huracan

The House of the Bull unveils photos and power of the new 800 PS twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8
By Brian Potter 20 May 2024
Official 750 PS Bentley V8 hybrid becomes new top drive

750 PS Bentley V8 hybrid becomes new top drive

The British say goodbye to the W12 and move into the future with powerful partial electrification
By Brian Potter 9 May 2024
Industry The V12 engine still endures, these are the cars

The V12 engine still endures, these are the cars

The Ferrari 12Cilindri once again retains the V12 engine, a unit now on the verge of extinction. Here are the models that still use this configuration
By Brian Potter 4 May 2024
Official Ferrari 12Cilindri revealed: In its name, the soul of Maranello

Ferrari 12Cilindri revealed: In its name, the soul of Maranello

An elegant and imposing two-seater berlinetta with the latest evolution of the 12-cylinder 830 PS engine. It will be both coupe and spider.
By Brian Potter 3 May 2024
Industry Where are Europe's most powerful engines produced?

Where are Europe's most powerful engines produced?

Take a tour of Europe to discover the factories and workshops where the most powerful petrol engines are created, even those with 1,600 PS.
By Brian Potter 22 April 2024
Manufacturing / Production Aston Martin reverses course, will sell combustion cars into the 2030s

Aston Martin reverses course, will sell combustion cars into the 2030s

They’ll be V8 and V12 hybrids.
By Brian Potter 13 April 2024
Industry Electric cars set to overtake petrol cars in Norway

Electric cars set to overtake petrol cars in Norway

By the end of the year, there will be more BEVs in the car fleet than petrol. Diesels could overtake petrol in 2028.
By Brian Potter 6 April 2024
Manufacturing / Production Toyota believes diesel has a long future

Toyota believes diesel has a long future

It is regarded as a very reliable source of fuel
By Brian Potter 4 April 2024
Official Volvo kills the diesel engine forever

Volvo kills the diesel engine forever

This XC90 is the last Volvo ever built with a diesel engine.
By Brian Potter 27 March 2024
Manufacturing / Production Skoda will build combustion engines for as long as customers want them

Skoda will build combustion engines for as long as customers want them

This is according to Klaus Zellmer, CEO of the Czech brand, who is critical of current policy.
By Angel Sergeev 7 March 2024
Manufacturing / Production Renault will continue to produce cars with combustion engines

Renault will continue to produce cars with combustion engines

This was said by CEO Fabrice Cambolive, supporting the 'two legs' strategy
By Brian Potter 1 March 2024
Mate Rimac shows behind-the-scenes photos of Bugatti's new V16 engine

Mate Rimac shows behind-the-scenes photos of Bugatti's new V16 engine

The V16 has been in development since 2022, says the CEO.
By Brian Potter 1 March 2024
Official Bugatti Confirms New V16 Hybrid Will Replace The W16

Bugatti Confirms New V16 Hybrid Will Replace The W16

The Chiron successor is keeping all sixteen cylinders. It sounds amazing.
By Brian Potter 29 February 2024
Curiosity and Wondering Are three cylinders too few? These sports cars will make you think again

Are three cylinders too few? These sports cars will make you think again

This ranking ranges from 156 to 1,400 PS
By Brian Potter 19 February 2024
Bentley 6.75-litre V8 teardown shows the catastrophic effects of hydrolock

Bentley 6.75-litre V8 teardown shows the catastrophic effects of hydrolock

At some point in its life, this 6¾ L-Series V8 aspirated a liquid, causing some serious destruction.
By Brian Potter 4 February 2024
Green This Yamaha golf cart is powered by a hydrogen combustion engine

This Yamaha golf cart is powered by a hydrogen combustion engine

It's fuelled by two high-pressure hydrogen tanks.
By Brian Potter 29 January 2024
Technology Teardown shows why GM's legendary 3.8L V6 is extremely hard to kill

Teardown shows why GM's legendary 3.8L V6 is extremely hard to kill

This engine ran with coolant in the oil for quite some time, but major components are in remarkably good shape despite the abuse.
By Christopher Smith 28 January 2024
Technology Listen to the hydrogen engine that could keep combustion power in race cars

Listen to the hydrogen engine that could keep combustion power in race cars

AVL Racetech in Austria has a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that makes 405 bhp and 375 lb-ft of torque.
By Christopher Smith 21 January 2024
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