Coverage tagged Engines.
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The Honda S-Dream, powered by a turbocharged 660cc three-cylinder engine, has become the fastest Honda ever with an FIA-certified 261.875 mph run at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Munich-based GeigerCars has upgraded the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat with 782hp, new wheels and suspension, offering the full package to European buyers for €110,500.
The Giulia Veloce debuts with a 280hp petrol and a 210hp diesel, both paired to Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel-drive and eight-speed automatic, targeting buyers after performance without the full Quadrifoglio specification.
Reports suggest Ferrari’s next flagship coupe will keep a revised 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12, bucking the trend for downsized turbocharged and hybrid units.
Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a new petrol addition to its Ingenium engine family and a lightweight, ultra-wide ratio Transcend eight-speed automatic, both targeting improved efficiency and lower emissions.
Infiniti has announced US pricing for its flagship Q60 Red Sport 400 coupe, with the rear-wheel drive model starting at $51,300 and the all-wheel drive version at $53,300 before destination charges.
US tuner Hennessey has released its HPE400 upgrade for the Ford Focus RS, lifting power to 405hp and promising further performance enhancements to come.
Latvian tuner HGK Motorsport has overhauled the BMW 2 Series with a Corvette-sourced V8, 820hp and a raft of motorsport upgrades to create the F22 Eurofighter drift car.
GMC has updated the Canyon for 2017 with a revised 3.6-litre V6 engine and eight-speed automatic, matching the powertrain upgrades found in the Chevrolet Colorado.
A stop-motion video shows a complete Toyota 4A-GE engine assembly, with custom upgrades, in just two minutes after the builder spent two years sourcing parts.
Infiniti has updated the 2017 QX60 with a direct-injection 3.5-litre V6, now producing 295hp and 270lb ft, along with minor interior and tech enhancements.
A class-action suit accuses General Motors of using illegal emissions software in US-market Chevrolet Cruze diesels, echoing claims that rocked Volkswagen.
Audi will replace its dual-clutch automatic with a conventional eight-speed automatic in S and RS performance models, citing torque handling and smoothness.
Ford is preparing to introduce a ten-speed automatic transmission to the Mustang for the 2018 model year, aiming to sharpen performance and efficiency.
Nissan is researching a powertrain that uses bio-ethanol to generate electricity for electric vehicles, aiming for long range and easier fuel handling by the end of the decade.
The revived DeLorean DMC-12 will keep its iconic design but swap the original V6 for a modern engine with more than twice the power, plus chassis and electrical upgrades.
GMC has introduced a revised Sierra Denali 2500 HD for 2017, featuring a prominent functional hood scoop designed to improve airflow to the Duramax diesel engine.
Dodge will keep the current Charger and Challenger on the ageing LX platform until at least 2020, shelving plans for a Giorgio-based successor and a new inline-four engine.
Subaru’s version of the jointly developed rear-drive coupe will be unveiled alongside Toyota’s at the 2011 Tokyo show, but neither will offer a turbocharged engine.
Daimler will invest $3.3 billion by 2019 to upgrade diesel engines and emissions systems across its Mercedes-Benz range to meet stricter European standards.
Ford’s all-new Focus RS debuts with a 2.3-litre EcoBoost, all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, aiming to redefine the hot hatch segment for 2016.
Dacia’s Lodgy Stepway 1.5 dCi 110 delivers true seven-seat practicality at a price few rivals can match, but buyers must accept some compromises on finish and handling.
Chevrolet says its 2017 Camaro ZL1’s new 10-speed automatic delivers faster upshifts than Porsche’s PDK, with 1-2 gear changes 36 percent quicker in company tests.
VW is finalising a technical solution for 85,000 US vehicles with 3.0-litre diesel engines, including premium Audi and Porsche models, following earlier settlements for smaller engines.