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Next BMW M5 to cut CO2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid

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 emissions by 20 percent compared to the current model. To do that, BMW will follow an increasingly common path with direct injection, turbocharging and revised gearing. The M5 will apparently use a version of the 555 hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 from ... Read more →

Ford's new 1.6L EcoBoost four to come in three power levels Sam Abuelsamid

When 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 ...

Why gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines? Sam Abuelsamid

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 ...

General Motors may get a boost from Honeywell Sam Abuelsamid

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 ...

Detroit 2008: Volkswagen Passat CC to launch TSI engines in US market Sam Abuelsamid

click the Passat CC for a high res gallery Volkswagen 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 ...


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