stop-start

To be produced in Italy, the new models feature a new internal combustion engine architecture which offers quite remarkable fuel economy

Motorcycles

Honda develops a more fuel-efficient scooter

Honda is continuing to push the capabilities of the internal combustion engine with the release of two new scooter models capable of 47.4 km/liter (133.9 mpg) and 43.8 km/liter (123.7 mpg) respectively.

The new 3 Series Touring has a significantly larger interior than the Touring version of the E90 series, adding 35 liters for a total capacity of 495 liters, but it is also extremely versatile thanks to some very clever design.

Automotive

BMW reveals new Touring models of F30 3 series

The sixth (F30) generation of BMW's top-selling 3 series will soon be available in a Touring (estate) version with a full-color Heads-Up Display, twin turbo engine and with an optional eight-speed auto gearbox and M Sport package.

The Hybrid3 Evolution has a 300cm3 supercharged rear wheel engine and two front wheel electric motors

Urban Transport

Peugeot previews another hybrid three wheeler - the Hybrid3 Evolution

Peugeot will use the Milan Motorcycle Show to debut a roofless version of the the HYbrid3 Evolution which replaces the original roofed versions 21 bhp 125 cm3 supercharged motor with a 41 bhp 300 cm3 supercharged engine.

The side view of the EV-Cub electric motorcycle

Motorcycles

Honda to exhibit 2WD electric motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show?

Honda will show its EV-Cub electric motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show. The bike employs car2car and car2driver communications and also appears to have electric motors in both front and rear wheels, indicating it uses 2WD.

Automotive

Next-generation variable ratio drive pulley Stop-Start system

A new Belt-Integrated Starter Generator (B-ISG)) offers a multi-mode, variable ratio drive pulley offers cheaper cost and better CO2 reduction than other stop-start systems. It also runs the airconditioning with the engine-off.