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Ferrari Luce: a light that doesn’t shine

20 July 202620 July 2026 Redazione

Ferrari is shaking things up and embracing full-electric power with the “Luce” model. It aims to set the benchmark for the electric supercar sector—an ambition backed by exclusive technical solutions—yet this vision is undermined by an anonymous, questionable four-door body design penned by external creatives. The result is a Ferrari that feels nothing like a Ferrari “Clothes do not make the man,” goes the famous Italian proverb—a saying that applies more than ever today to the automotive world. This sentiment perfectly captures the reception Ferrari enthusiasts gave to “Luce,” the…

Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster supercar: exceptional performance

7 July 20267 July 2026 Redazione

Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster is a limited-edition supercar that introduces the “HPEV V12” hybrid powertrain to an open-top two-seater from the Italian marque for the first time. Based on a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 working in conjunction with three electric motors, the system delivers a maximum output of 1,080 horsepower It was in 1968 that Lamborghini unveiled its first limited-production model, the “Miura Roadster”. That marked the beginning of a journey that continued over the decades through subsequent limited editions including the “Reventón”, “Veneno”, “Centenario” and “Sián”, culminating today in the…

Porsche files new patent for special selector

15 June 202615 June 2026 Redazione

Porsche has patented a special selector that allows an automatic transmission to be controlled through a lever moving according to the traditional “H-pattern” typical of manual gearboxes In November 2024, Porsche filed a patent relating to a new gear selector system that only became publicly known in early 2026. To clarify, Porsche did not patent a new transmission, but rather a lever combined with a shift-by-wire system that controls gear engagement electronically. If the driver leaves the lever in the “Drive” position, the transmission operates as a conventional automatic, with…

Real-world fuel consumption of electric and plug-in hybrid cars: words vs facts

3 June 20263 June 2026 Redazione

Electric vehicle manufacturers declare the range of their cars based on the WLTP test cycle, originally designed to test conventional vehicles. Even though it has been updated to include electric and plug-in hybrid cars, it often leads to unreliable figures It is called “range anxiety”, and it is a real psychological condition that arises when drivers of electric vehicles see their battery charge dropping toward the psychological threshold of 20 percent while still far from their destination or from charging stations. It manifests as growing concern about being stranded on…

Robocar by Tensor: independence day

25 May 202625 May 2026 Redazione

U.S.-based company Tensor is preparing to launch commercial sales of “Robocar” during the course of this year, presenting it as the first Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for private mobility. Powered by a fully electric drivetrain, it operates through a dual artificial intelligence system intended to redefine the driving experience Autonomous driving may be closer than many people think — at least according to the commercial ambitions of Tensor, the California-based company specializing in autonomous vehicle development, which has announced that its “Robocar” model will reach the market within the…

Honda Nsx Tribute by Italdesign: a tribute to italian style

7 May 20267 May 2026 Redazione

A tribute to Honda, to one of its most iconic cars, the Nohda Nsx, but also to Italian creativity, represented in this case by Italdesign. To celebrate three landmark events in Honda’s history — the company’s first Formula 1 victory in 1965, the launch of the “NSX” in 1990 with which Honda challenged the European supercars, and the 1995 Le Mans victory achieved precisely with an “NSX” — the Japanese manufacturer decided to create a highly limited series of vehicles inspired by its most iconic model, entrusting both design and…

Byd Atto 3 Evo: technical maturity

4 May 20264 May 2026 Redazione

With the Byd Atto 3 Evo, Byd introduces a dedicated full electric platform operating at 800 volts, capable of delivering 449 horsepower and built on specifically developed technical solutions. This technological consolidation brings features typically found in higher segments into the C-class SUV category This generational leap is not limited to increased range and power but involves the entire vehicle architecture. The compact SUV “Atto 3 Evo” from the Chinese manufacturer Byd is based on the proprietary “e-Platform 3.0”, an architecture designed specifically for native electric vehicles rather than adapted…

Suzuki Across m.y.2026: plug-in with a sporty soul

16 April 202616 April 2026 Redazione

Suzuki Across has a plug-in hybrid suv developed on the basis of a high-performance electric all-wheel-drive powertrain. Comfortable both on the road and off-road, the vehicle can run in full electric mode in urban use The Suzuki “Across,” in its latest evolution, represents one of the most technically ambitious models in the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup, positioning itself in the mid-size SUV segment powered by high-performance plug-in hybrid powertrains. In this specific case, the solution is based on a technical architecture that combines an internal combustion engine with two electric motors,…

Mercedes Benz S-Class: technology towards the future

30 March 202630 March 2026 Redazione

Mercedes celebrates its 140th anniversary and the invention of the modern automobile with the presentation of its new flagship Mercedes Benz S-Class. Yet it is not simply a car. It is a technological synthesis of the very best the industry currently offers, combined with solutions that look decisively toward the future Gabriele Dell’Orto It was 1886 when Karl Benz filed the patent for the “Patent-Motorwagen”, the first automobile in history equipped with an internal combustion engine, leather seats and rubber tires. A few years later the German engineer Gottlieb Daimler…

Toyota twin-turbo V8 biturbo 4.0 and “Gr Gt”: ready to race

9 March 20269 March 2026 Redazione

A new twin-turbo V8 developed by the racing division of the Toyota Motor Corporation represents the propulsion heart of two new company prototypes, “GT” and “GT3.” This compact unit, featuring dry-sump lubrication and a “hot-V” architecture, has been designed to achieve maximum power density, maintain the lowest possible center of gravity, and integrate seamlessly with high-performance hybrid systems The racing division Toyota Gazoo Racing unveiled these two prototypes in recent months. Both are intended for the motorsport-oriented high-performance road car segment. One targets customer racing, while the other meets the…