The last naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 Ferrari ever built

Inside Ferraris Mid-engine V8 inline, nothing captures the highlights of the naturally aspirated era better than the 458 Speciale. It represents the final evolution of Maranello’s high-revving V8 formula before the shift to the turbo/hybrid generation began. Looking back, Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 bloodline began with the 308 GTB in 1975 and progressed through major milestones […]

GM once built a V12 engine that weighed more than an original Mini Cooper: Jalopnik

Stoqliq/Shutterstock In the modern automotive industry, the V12 has reached its final stage. With the tightening of emissions regulations, what was once considered the status quo in performance and luxury has been phased out by manufacturers over the past decade, with Mercedes and Aston Martin among the […]

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | Spotted

The expansion of the Aston Martin range continues steadily. The DB12, Vantage and DBX all now have their ‘S’ derivatives, adding a little more spice to the design and driving experience. That means there’s only one model left that could potentially benefit from a leaner, meaner special edition: the Vanquish. It could be spectacular, because […]

Exports are expected to grow by 25% this year, making the Chennai factory a global hub: Yamaha Motor India

Japanese two-wheeler Yamaha expects exports from India to grow 25 percent this year and is making its Chennai plant the export hub for the global market, especially to advanced countries, a top company official said. The company, which exports from India to around 55 countries, will explore more international markets in a bid to increase […]

The old-fashioned car accessory that solves foggy rear windows – Jalopnik

Rimante B/Shutterstock Automotive history offers a fascinating look at the evolution of design and technology. Nowadays, during rainy or cold conditions, there is a handy little button on your dashboard that allows you to demist the rear window, recognizable by a rectangle with three curved arrows pointing […]

Chinese companies are quickly becoming strong competitors in the Indian EV market

China is quickly emerging as a strong competitor in India’s growing electric passenger car market, which is currently dominated by domestic companies Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra.In less than two years, brands like BYD, of British origin but Chinese-owned MG, and Volvo, of Swedish origin and China, have overtaken South Korean and German rivals […]

When did Harley-Davidson start using rubber mounted engines? – Jalopnik

Having unbalanced V-twin engines bolted directly to their steel frames is one of the reasons why Harley-Davidsons vibrate so much. To reduce vibration, Harley-Davidson began using rubber-mounted engines on its higher-end touring models more than four decades ago. Diving into the archives of Cycle World magazine, we found reports […]