Cosworth's engines dominated F1 in the 60s and 70s – but it also made its own unconventional race car Cosworth became famous the world over in the late 1960s as its Ford-funded ‘DFV’ V8 engine totally dominated Formula 1 – something it would continue to do throughout the 1970s. In fact, its

Joint venture announces new hybrid powertrain that fits into the same space as a traditional EV motor Horse, the engine-making joint venture of Geely and the Renault Group, has revealed a hybrid powertrain designed to be retrofitted into electric cars. It contains the internal combustion engine, electric motor, gearbox and related electronics in

Latest version of hardcore 911 dips under the seven-minute mark to outpace the V10-engined Dodge Viper ACR The Porsche 911 GT3 is now the fastest manual car to lap the Nürburgring, beating the previous record-holder by nearly 10 seconds. Porsche has sent the recently updated '992.2' around the Nordschleife – with ambassador

Ingolstadt's flagship SUV has been given a fresh new look and upgraded tech – but what is it like to drive? Versatile, practical and refined: these words have often been used to describe the Audi Q7, the firm’s long-standing, flagship large SUV.  Ingolstadt’s unashamedly luxury 4x4 launched in 2007, and was dramatically reinvented

Audi, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan and Volkswagen aim to convince Chinese buyers they're still relevant Global companies are plotting a fightback in China against the rise of Chinese brands, with next week’s Shanghai motor show offering them the perfect stage to show off their recovery. New models from the likes of Audi, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan and Volkswagen will

Brand’s European boss says “we need to bring sportiness back to Subaru” Subaru is planning to offer performance models in its future full electric line-up – which could include new sports cars in the vein of the Impreza STI and BRZ. The brand gained a huge cult following for its rally-honed performance

We pick the very finest hybrid SUVs on the road, with compact, family and luxury models all making the cut Looking for a practical SUV that balances power, efficiency, and eco-conscious driving? A hybrid is the smart choice. In a market divided between petrol and electric, hybrid SUVs deliver a winning mix of