Coverage tagged Engines.
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The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf was unveiled in Berlin, introducing the MQB platform, reduced weight, and a host of new safety and driver assistance features.
Volkswagen has released a first teaser video for the seventh-generation Golf, set to debut in Berlin on 4 September 2012 with a lighter platform and new engines.
Ford will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang, aiming to improve fuel economy while keeping V6 and V8 options available.
Swiss driver Felix Egolf achieved 1,852 km on one tank in a standard Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DI-D, averaging 3.67 litres per 100 km across public European roads.
In the late 1990s, Land Rover engineered a prototype Range Rover with a BMW-sourced V12 engine, but the project was shelved before production.
Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault have begun running complete turbo V6 engines for 2014 as Cosworth and PURE exit the Formula One supplier race.
Skoda’s Citigo 1.0-litre 75PS three-door brings practical city motoring, with nimble handling, compact dimensions and a focus on affordability, but not without compromise.
American tuner Hennessey Performance has unveiled the HPE700, a 700hp upgrade of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, marking a move beyond its usual muscle-car territory.
US tuner Accelerated Performance has launched a turbo kit for the Subaru BRZ, boosting the coupe’s output by 78hp and addressing the lack of a factory turbo option.
Audi’s first diesel S model, the SQ5 TDI, pairs a 313hp twin-turbo V6 with quattro all-wheel drive for rapid acceleration and everyday practicality.
A W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI taxi in Greece has covered more than a million kilometres in nine years, with its original engine and gearbox still in use.
A German report alleges that FAW systematically copied Volkswagen engine and transmission technology, raising concerns about IP protection in China and the future of the joint venture.
Nissan will debut its next-generation Z Concept in January 2014, previewing a lighter, turbocharged successor to the 370Z and hinting at the future of the brand’s sports car line.
US start-up EcoMotors has raised $32.5 million in a third funding round to accelerate development of its opposed piston-opposed cylinder (OPOC) diesel engine, with backing from Bill Gates and venture capital firms.
Aston Martin has unveiled the 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster, combining a 6.0-litre V12 engine and open-top bodywork in a limited run of 101 cars.
BMW has launched the 2013 1 Series three-door hatchback, introducing the 114i as a new entry point and expanding the range with updated engines and a range-topping M135i.
The 2013 Renault Clio 4 arrives with a striking new look, fresh engines and advanced features, previewing the brand’s future direction under Laurens van den Acker.
The 2013 Ford Taurus with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine receives a 20/32mpg city/highway EPA rating, outpacing key V6 rivals in fuel economy for large US saloons.
A Chinese company is selling Lamborghini Murciélago replicas for €52,000, fitting them with 2.2-litre Toyota engines and offering options including original Lamborghini rims.
Alpina's 2013 B7, revealed ahead of its Pebble Beach debut, receives a 40-horsepower increase, aerodynamic improvements and a higher top speed, with prices starting at $128,495.
Ford is expected to launch a new Focus RS with a 2.3-litre turbocharged engine producing 330bhp, aiming to outgun rivals like the Golf GTI and Astra OPC.
The 2013 Buick Verano will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 250hp, bringing manual and automatic options and a stiffer suspension to the compact saloon.
McLaren will increase the MP4-12C’s output to 625hp this autumn, with changes centred on ECU tuning and a new exhaust, while fuel economy and emissions remain unchanged.
German tuner Boba Motoring has transformed a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8T engine and 920hp, delivering performance that eclipses many modern supercars.