The diesel engines scandal has had a very negative impact on Volkswagen’s image all over the world. In the United States, the German manufacturer will try to return in the good graces of consumers by offering a 6-year or 72 000-mile warranty, the equivalent of more than 115 000 kilometers. This is one of the most generous warranties in the ...
Read More »Mazda’s rotary engine could serve as an EV range extender
It left the market with the 2012 Mazda RX-8, but the rotary engine remains at the heart of several rumors and news about future Mazda models. Recently, Mazda’s head of engine development, Mitsuo Hitomi said the rotary engine could be used as a range extender for a future Mazda electric vehicle. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mr. Hitomi offered a ...
Read More »Toyota GR HV SPORTS: the next Toyota 86?
Toyota was busy at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. A handful of models were introduced including the Toyota GR HV SPORTS concept, a coupe that immediately reminds us of the current Toyota 86. That shouldn’t come as a surprise when we know that the GR HV SPORTS is actually built on the current 86 platform. That said, Toyota did ...
Read More »Nissan IMx Concept: an electric and autonomous SUV unveiled in Tokyo
Based on the chassis of the new 2018 Nissan Leaf, the Nissan IMx Concept is a self-driving vehicle powered by a fully electric engine that takes the form of a sport utility vehicle with the cargo space and ground clearance that comes with it. Still far from production, the IMx Concept nevertheless presents very interesting specifications on paper. According to ...
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