Monthly Archives: February 2013

Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine US Debut in 2014 Fiesta

ford-1-litre-ecoboost-engine

U.S. buyers will get to experience what the Europeans have already found out. The new Ford 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine is small but mighty.

McLaren P1 Prototype Makes a Brief Appearance as the new MP4-28 is Unveiled

McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 supercar prototype made a brief appearance  at the McLaren Technology Centre, driven by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button as part of the launch event for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2013 Formula 1 challenger, the MP4-28.

What’s up with Solar R&D?

Toyota Prius with Solar Roof
Solar energy grasped a considerable amount of attention in the automobile industry a few years ago when Toyota announced its willingness to develop a 100% solar-powered car. Soon after, a solar panel was offered as an option on the 2010 Prius model.

McLaren Launches a Short Film Titled “COURAGE” as Part of its 50th Anniversary [video]

Bruce McLaren
McLaren has unveiled the first of three specially commissioned short films, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Fiat Panda cape town to london record attempt off to a flying start

Philip Young and Paul Brice’s audacious attempt to beat the Cape Town to London record in their Fiat Panda is still on schedule…