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Audi is in the advanced stages of establishing a power-generating suspension system, automobile reveal can reveal. The concept stems from the now common technology of brake energy regeneration, as Audi looks to harness wasted energy as well as cut fuel consumption. At the introduce of the new Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid, Audi R&D chief Dr Ulrich Hackenberg verified Audi has effectively established a 'generator suspension' that will ultimately be offered in production models. Advertisement - post continues below • a lot of cost-effective cars Dr Hackenberg explained: 'What people don't realise is that dampers get very hot. When working difficult over a bumpy road, the…

Verdict The i20 N marks another outstanding step for Hyundai’s performance division, mixing a fun chassis set-up with strong performance. It’s close to landing a knockout blow on the Fiesta ST on driving dynamics, but in its own way it matches the Ford for charm – and then goes on to outscore it on other characteristics like space, standard kit and value for money. We’d say that makes it a pretty stellar hot supermini overall. Advertisement - short article continues below Hyundai is a brand casting a broad net at the moment. The Korean firm is getting really major about…

BMW has created a racing automobile concept that you can drive in the Gran Turismo 6 driving simulator game for PlayStation 3. Called the Vision Gran Turismo, the automobile is an outlandish take on a 2 series Coupe, with bodywork inspired by the popular CSL ‘Batmobile’ racing automobiles of the 1970s, and could hint at a future M2. Advertisement - post continues below Although the BMW Vision Gran Turismo only exists in virtual reality, BMW has released a plausible set of specifications about the car. It’s supposedly powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six, but instead of developing the 321bhp and…

BMW’s pair of 2 Series MPVs – the active Tourer and Gran Tourer – are the latest automobiles from the Bavarian premium brand to receive a facelift, following a 2017 that saw BMW update a substantial cross section of its range. Both BMW i automobiles – the i3 and i8 - received upgrades last year, while the 1 Series, 2 series and 4 series were all facelifted too. Advertisement - article continues below The updates revealed here for both the 2 series active and Gran Tourer include a design refresh, plus updates in the cabin, engine udates, and a new seven-speed Steptronic…

A cross-party group of MPs from four choose committees has written a report requiring a new clean Air Act to deal with the UK’s air contamination problem. The report suggests the founding of a new clean air fund, paid for by carmakers on a “polluter pays” principle, to deal with air contamination head on. Advertisement - article continues below • new emissions legislations likely as government loses court battle The MPs are likewise requiring a new set of laws, dubbed the clean Air Act, which would “enshrine the right to clean air in UK law”. The enquiry likewise suggests bringing…

A teaser of the new Chevrolet Volt has been released on the internet through social media, with the accompanying subtitle confirming a full public debut is set for the Detroit motor show this coming January. Focused on the second-generation plug-in hybrid’s rear badges, the picture itself doesn’t provide much away, although our newest spy shots suggest the general proportions will bring over, best down to the exact same low nose as well as steeply rising waistline. Advertisement - short article continues below The Volt is expected to stick with some type of the present petrol engine as well as electric…

Bugatti has launched its sixth and final model in ‘Les Legendes de Bugatti’ series. The final part of the exclusive range honors Ettore Bugatti, founder of the brand, and takes inspiration from the type 41 Royale. Set to debut at the Pebble beach Concours d’Elegance later this month, the Veyron Ettore Bugatti will be displayed alongside the five other Bugatti Legends, which make up the series. production will be limited to just three models, each with a price identify of €2.35 million (£1.8 million). Advertisement - post continues below • 400th Bugatti Veyron sold Marking the Ettore Bugatti out from…

According to the UK Equality Act 2010, it’s illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Why then, do so lots of companies and organisations involved in the installation of new EV infrastructure seem oblivious to that responsibility? Whether you look at facilities supplied by national charging networks, retailers, automobile park companies or local authorities, the picture is the same. There’s been a systematic failure to anticipate disabled needs when installing charging infrastructure, and there’s no government guideline as a back-stop to make sure disabled needs are met. Best electric automobiles to get 2022 We’ve spoke to a range of charity…

Jean-Marc Gales is the man tasked with cleaning up the mess at Lotus left behind after Dany Bahar’s failed plan to launch five new models and acrimonious departure in 2012. As we discovered, there is a firm derivative-based plan in place for the next two to three years and more ambitious products  - such as an lightweight SUV and saloon – in the pipeline for 2017 and beyond. You helped to introduce the DS brand when you worked for Peugeot Citroen – is a similar radical overhaul needed at Lotus? It’s different because we already have an iconic brand. There are…

BMW has introduced an updated version of the 302bhp M135i xDrive hot hatchback. This latest design features chassis tweaks as well as a new artificially improved exhaust note that’s piped with the stereo, which the brand states has made the cars and truck more enjoyable to drive. The updates will be used to all new BMW M135is, meaning the tweaks have been added just in time for the 2022 plate change. What’s more, as the revisions are fairly minor, there’s no modification to the car’s cost – it still starts from £37,700. Advertisement - article continues below Chassis upgrades include…