CVT

The efficiency of a tooth-on-tooth geared transmission, with the smoothly variable gear ratios of a CVT – minus the belt friction and capable of going all the way down to a zero ratio without needing a clutch. That's a 'holy grail' level promise!

The Orbit Drive promises an ebike transmission, built into the motor housing, that lasts for thousands of miles without maintenance, boosts efficiency and range, allows regenerative braking, and comes out lighter than most ebike drive systems.

Finnish company Revonte has given us a glimpse into the future of ebikes with a new compact drive system that integrates a motor, automatic stepless transmission and a bunch of electronics into a single tight unit with open control software.

​Hot on the heels of a totally redesigned Accord, Honda has given its smallest car a makeover. The refreshed Fit has a more aggressive face, and packs more driver assistance technology under the skin.

Cheap and cheerful is an oft-used phrase, but very rarely is it true. Mercifully, some cars manage to buck the trend – cars like the delightful Suzuki Ignis. It doesn't cost much, but this funky helmet-on-wheels never failed to brighten our day.

Amongst the concept vehicles on display at the Paris Motor Show that are unlikely to ever make it to production, Honda unveiled not one but three new new prototype vehicles that are set to hit European showroom floors from 2015.

With its odd headlight treatments and strange design elements, Nissan’s stylistically contentious Juke is one of those "love it or hate it" vehicles. While the new Juke benefits from some design enhancements and technological revisions, the new X-Trail receives a complete ground up redesign.

Honda's new 750cc NM4 Vultus is a bold departure from tradition with anime/manga styling, a "fighter pilot" feet-forward riding position, an ultra-low seat and advanced electronic rider assistance to make it as easy to ride as a scooter. The motorcycle is evolving!

The Subaru WRX has always been a touchstone for rally car performance in a street legal car with its fast handling, turbocharged acceleration and hefty hood scoops. Subaru's long-awaited refresh adds a six speed manual or automatic gearbox and new styling.

Billed as "the SUV of motorcycles," Brutus runs a fuel-injected, 45 bhp, 750cc, single-cylinder engine with a CVT and optional reverse gear and weighs in at just under 220 kg.

Honda has released a continuously variable transmission for mid-sized cars.

Oerlikon Graziano has come up with an innovative a range of transmissions, including a mechanical continuously variable transmission (CVT) for small tractors.