We featured the work...
We featured the work of the Scandinavian scientists in issue 796, long before we"d heard of the Tweel. They first developed their combined tyre and wheel in 1989, yet only managed to raise enough money to build prototypes three years ago. Track trials were due to start this month, but have been axed after lab results showed the wheel was far louder than expected.
Mitsubishi is doubling...
Mitsubishi is doubling up at the Frankfurt Motor Show with a pair of exciting design studies.
The electrically powered MiEV Sport coupé features powerful motors mounted in all four wheels and a lightweight aluminium chassis. Kit includes automatic parking assistance and lane departure warning.
Meanwhile, the Concept-ZT saloon has a 187bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel connected to a twin-clutch semi-auto gearbox and electronic four-wheel-drive system.