Highlights of the Detroit Motor Show

Volkswagn NCC
Volkswagen's New Concept Coupe sits on a modest 104-in. wheel base and blends several automotive technologies, including an ultra-modern 1.4-liter engine with direct injection and turbocharging, as well as an electric motor tucked between the gas motor and the seven-speed automatic transmission. In addition, as soon as the driver releases the gas pedal, the motor is disengaged from the transmission, which eliminates drag losses while the brakes recover kinetic energy stored in the lithium-ion battery.

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