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0Next-gen Mini Cooper to match diesel efficiency with turbo DI inline-three 1273233660
It's no secret that BMW, like many other automakers, is working on smaller three-cylinder engines for its future products in order to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Some of those engines will go into the next generation of Mini products. Mini's goal is to provide a significant ...
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Next BMW M5 to cut CO2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid 1257379140
The next generation of BMW's 5-series sedan is expected to debut early in 2010, perhaps at the Geneva Motor Show. The new M5, however, likely won't be launched until the 2011 Frankfurt show. According to Albert Biermann, development boss of the M division, when it does arrive, it will cut CO2 ...
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Ford's new 1.6L EcoBoost four to come in three power levels 1246284840
Ford iosis Max Concept - Click above for high-res image galleryWhen Ford introduces the next-generation Focus in Europe next year it will be powered by the first of the company's new four cylinder EcoBoost engines. The engines will be built at the Bridgend in Wales starting with a 1.6-liter ... -
Why gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines? 1243525980
Hybrid and battery electric cars get most of the attention from drivers looking for more efficient transportation. Toyota has done a masterful job of marketing the benefits of hybrids and, for a great many people, hybrids are an excellent means of saving on fuel and reducing emissions (not ...
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General Motors may get a boost from Honeywell 1222085100
Turbocharging is likely to be all the range in the next few years as automakers try to improve the mileage of high volume vehicles with downsized engines. Ford has already announced big plans for its EcoBoost engines starting with the 3.5L V6 that launches next spring. Across town at GM, the ...
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Detroit 2008: Volkswagen Passat CC to launch TSI engines in US market 1200429360
click the Passat CC for a high res galleryVolkswagen has been offering their 1.4L TSI engine range in several of their European models for the past several years but has yet to make them available in the U.S. The TSI engines are reduced displacement, turbocharged direct injection engines that offer ...
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Audi adds a new 1.8L turbocharged direct injection engine to the A5 1192314540
Volkswagen is spreading the turbocharged direct-injection love to the new Audi A5 coupe. They are adding a new 1.8L TFSI engine to the new A5 which, in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox, gets a respectable 33.1 mpg (US). The new four cylinder is rated at 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and ...

