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Watch and listen as small-scale V12 engine revs to 11,500 rpm

Watch and listen as small-scale V12 engine revs to 11,500 rpm

It has a plethora of custom parts including an electronic ignition, upgraded cooling system, and stainless steel headers.

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

A bump to 2035 matches the EU deadline, but Ford's UK boss says the delay undermines the EV transition.

By Brian Potter 50m ago

Ineos Automotive boss says EV-only approach may fail on the long run

Ineos Automotive boss says EV-only approach may fail on the long run

Lynn Calder said that a mix of energy sources might be better, to which Toyota’s UK chief agreed.

By Brian Potter 20 September 2023

BMW hasn't set cutoff date for combustion engines

BMW hasn't set cutoff date for combustion engines

The company is currently working on a new generation of petrol and diesel mills.

By Brian Potter 14 September 2023

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is company's last combustion-powered supercar

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is company's last combustion-powered supercar

Alfa Romeo North America boss Larry Dominique reminds us that Alfa will be electric only by 2027.

By Brian Potter 31 August 2023

Ford wants Mustang to have V8 engine for as long as possible

Ford wants Mustang to have V8 engine for as long as possible

The Blue Oval hasn't picked a retirement date for the V8.

By Brian Potter 01 August 2023

Porsche 911 to keep internal combustion engine "as long as possible"

Porsche 911 to keep internal combustion engine "as long as possible"

It will be the last Porsche to lose the good old ICE.

By Anthony Karr 29 July 2023

19:54 Technology

Go inside the world's only 12-rotor engine

Go inside the world's only 12-rotor engine

It has the same dimensions and bolt pattern as a Chevy big block V8.

By Anthony Karr 08 July 2023

Porsche Macan with petrol engines might stick around longer than planned

Porsche Macan with petrol engines might stick around longer than planned

The lack of chargers necessary for the Macan EV could prolong the life cycle of the current ICE model.

By Brian Potter 03 July 2023

Quarter-scale V8 engine sounds like a meaty muscle car, costs £2,330

Quarter-scale V8 engine sounds like a meaty muscle car, costs £2,330

It can make up to five horsepower.

By Brian Potter 08 June 2023

Watch a see-through Nissan Z engine show off its internal workings

Watch a see-through Nissan Z engine show off its internal workings

Nissan chrome-plated components like the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft for this demonstration

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

Ferrari not going all-in on EVs, will make ICE cars beyond 2035

Ferrari not going all-in on EVs, will make ICE cars beyond 2035

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says it would be "arrogant" to dictate to customers what they can buy.

By Brian Potter 19 May 2023

Tour rare BMW 7 Series models, including one with a V16 engine

Tour rare BMW 7 Series models, including one with a V16 engine

Another 7 Series in this collection has a modified M5 engine.

By Chris Bruce 14 May 2023

Maserati to retire V8 engine with Ghibli 334 Ultima and Levante V8 Ultima

Maserati to retire V8 engine with Ghibli 334 Ultima and Levante V8 Ultima

The two cars will premiere in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

By Brian Potter 11 May 2023

Ferrari investing in combustion engines which could live on past 2035

Ferrari investing in combustion engines which could live on past 2035

Ferrari plans to launch its first EV in 2025, but CEO Benedetto Vigna says that "ICE still has a lot to do."

By Brian Potter 11 May 2023

McLaren confirms new hybrid V8 for future high-performance supercars

McLaren confirms new hybrid V8 for future high-performance supercars

The company Ricardo will handle manufacturing the engine for McLaren.

By Brian Potter 10 May 2023

Aston Martin building new engines, transmissions for DB5, other classics

Aston Martin building new engines, transmissions for DB5, other classics

It's the first time new versions of this gearbox are available since the 1970s.

By Chris Bruce 29 April 2023

Mercedes says EVs "technically superior" to e-fuel combustion cars

Mercedes says EVs "technically superior" to e-fuel combustion cars

In the next three years, the company will reduce ICE investments by around 80 percent.

By Brian Potter 27 April 2023

VW Group not abandoning ICE, puts Skoda in charge of small engine development

VW Group not abandoning ICE, puts Skoda in charge of small engine development

The Czech brand promises more power and better efficiency.

By Brian Potter 18 April 2023

16:02 Manufacturing / Production

See the myths and methodology around modern engine break-in methods

See the myths and methodology around modern engine break-in methods

Most cars don't require a break-in period, but it doesn't hurt if you follow some general guidelines.

By Brian Potter 17 April 2023

Toyota, Exxon working on low-carbon fuel for existing engines

Toyota, Exxon working on low-carbon fuel for existing engines

These fuel blends could cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 75% compared with regular petrol.

By Mark Webb 16 April 2023

VW boss says talks about E-Fuel are "unnecessary noise" as ICE is "old technology"

VW boss says talks about E-Fuel are "unnecessary noise" as ICE is "old technology"

Porsche, which is part of the same VW Group, sees things differently.

By Brian Potter 13 April 2023

VW says the next Passat, Tiguan, T-Roc are the last ICE cars, no petrol Golf 9 planned

VW says the next Passat, Tiguan, T-Roc are the last ICE cars, no petrol Golf 9 planned

VW CEO Thomas Schäfer says the future doesn't look bright for the Polo either.

By Brian Potter 03 April 2023

Hyundai isn't closing doors to using synthetic fuels for ICE

Hyundai isn't closing doors to using synthetic fuels for ICE

The Korean company is bullish on electrification and hydrogen power for now.

By Brian Potter 03 April 2023

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