The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., not the $845,000 base price plug-in hybrid Porsche 918, or even the $100,000 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, the Golf GTE and the A3 e-tron , are both based on the same MQB (Modularen Querbaukasten, or modular transverse toolkit) plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Honda Mean Mower officially the fastest lawnmower in the world
We knew Honda’s Mean Mower with its 109bhp 1000cc engine from a Honda VTR firestorm, along with bespoke suspension, all-new fabricated chassis and bigger wheels is very fast, going from 0-60mph in 4.0 seconds.
Continental takes over full ownership of Zytek Automotive
With effect from 3 February 2014, international automotive supplier Continental has taken over full ownership of its former joint venture, Zytek Automotive, based in the UK.
It previously had a 50% shareholding in Zytek Automotive. Both companies have agreed not to disclose the price for the acquisition.
Ford boosts Fiesta output in Germany on growing demand
Ford says it has increased production of the Fiesta at its German plant in Cologne to satisfy growing demand for the subcompact model.
Jon Stewart Shreds General Motors for Its Massive Recall
The latest General Motors recall is a serious problem: more than a million cars are at risk, and the mechanical problem (a faulty ignition switch) is responsible for at least 13 deaths. With a mess like this, sometimes Jon Stewart has to be the voice of reason.
