Tag: automotive engineering

The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme has officially surpassed 500 km/h, reaching an astonishing 312.7 mph in Abu Dhabi. With four electric motors, nearly 3,000 horsepower, and a record recognized by the FIA and Guinness World Records, China's electric hypercar has pushed production-car performance into uncharted territory. Here's how BYD broke its own record, surpassed Bugatti's famous 300-mph milestone, and changed the hypercar conversation.

Toyota’s new 1.5-liter hybrid engine family includes a turbo option, but the bigger story is integrated powertrain development and flexible vehicle packaging.

Acura is developing a new V6 hybrid powertrain, giving enthusiasts something more substantial to discuss than another touchscreen or appearance package.

orsche’s new mid-engine supercar platform could support a flagship above the 911. An October 15 preview should reveal more about the project’s direction.

Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype pairs a record-setting 0.158 drag coefficient with a modest 54.9-kWh battery and production-derived ID. Polo hardware.

SPOCOM SF 2026 returns to the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, September 26, with more than 400 show cars, over...