University develops cheap, simple way to convert all cars into air-hybrids

A team from a west London university is claiming to have found the holy grail of the automotive world - a cheap, simple method to turn ordinary combustion engines into hybrid vehicles that run on air.
The team from the Institute of Engineering and Design at Brunel University have developed a way to harness the energy [...]

Ford in-house tuner Mountune works over the Fiesta

Most Blue Oval fans in the U.S. wouldn’t recognize the name Mountune but over in the UK the automotive engineering firm has close links with Ford, especially for the company’s racing programs, and is regarded as its official in-house tuner. Not surprisingly, Mountune was one of the first performance workshops called upon by Ford to [...]

Ford in-house tuner Mountune works over the Fiesta

Most Blue Oval fans in the U.S. wouldn’t recognize the name Mountune but over in the UK the automotive engineering firm has close links with Ford, especially for the company’s racing programs, and is regarded as its official in-house tuner. Not surprisingly, Mountune was one of the first performance workshops called upon by Ford to [...]

Weight reduction and four-cylinder engines planned for next-gen Audi S4 and S5

Audi took the risky step of replacing the V8 engine in its sporty S5 range with a new supercharged V6. Sure the six-cylinder mill is lighter and more fuel-efficient but what about the prestige of a V8, not to mention the smoothness and aural delight? Audi believes its customers, current and future, will favor a [...]

Full details for Aston Martin One-77 revealed in ‘technical showcase’

The era of epic supercars is certainly not over at Aston Martin, with the carmaker confirming the development of a brand new flagship model late last year. A life-size mock up was then put on display at the 2008 Paris Motor Show to tease the public and start building interest for the car, which is [...]

Rinspeed conceptualizes shape-shifting cars with new iChange

Best known for its construction of oddball but impressive concepts like the James Bond-esque underwater sQuba and eXasis glass car, Swiss tuning and engineering firm Rinspeed is now delving into a new world of ‘shape-shifting’ or ‘adaptive’ cars. Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Rinspeed’s all-electric iChange concept is claimed to [...]

IMSA unleashes the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 GTV

Last July IMSA unveiled what has to be one of the most restrained modification efforts ever to touch a Lamborghini. The underlying concept is marrying Italian design with German engineering - not such an odd concept considering Lamborghini’s VW Group parentage. Now they’ve added to their portfolio with a more powerful GTV variant of the [...]

First Scuderi split-cycle engine prototype completed

American engineering firm Scuderi has announced the completion of the first prototype of its new ultra-efficient engine design called the ‘split-cycle’. The design uses a revolutionary new system to provide engines that release significantly fewer emissions than current offerings and is claimed to be one of the most efficient internal combustion engine designs in the [...]

Saleen Automotive’s new owner confirms interest in Dodge Viper business

Less than two days after Chrysler confirmed that it had received three offers for its Dodge Viper sports car business, the investors who just purchased most of the assets of specialty-car maker Saleen Automotive have revealed that they have also considered adding the Viper business to their portfolio.
The investors include Cyltec, Arrow Racing Engines, [...]

Hennessey Performance 1/4 Drags

HPEDesign has recently uploaded 3 jaw dropping videos that were taken place at Lonestar Motorsports Park.  Were sure you’ll be satisfied with each video, so watch all three.
2009 Corvette ZR1 with Hennessey ZR700
2009 Cadillac CTS-V by Hennessey Performance Engineering
2009 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo Tiptronic with Hennessey GT700

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