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Category Archives: Engines
Not all bright and rosy? Some Volkswagen diesel engines reportedly experiencing fuel pump failures
There’s been a reoccurring diesel theme around here lately, with the engines clearly gaining traction in North America. But it seems that things might not be quite as bright and rosy as I thought. A number of Volkswagen and Audi TDI owners … Continue reading
General Motors’ Mark Reuss mulling more diesels for their North American lineup
It seems that my plea for diesels in North America was very well-timed. Since then, we’ve seen the rollout of several new diesels at the LA Auto Show, and now this – Mark Reuss, President of General Motors North America, … Continue reading
Posted in Car Companies, Cars, Engines
Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Silverado, General Motors, GMC, GMC Sierra, Mark Reuss, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat
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In celebration of 12/12/12, here are three of the best V12 engines ever
Today is December 12th, 2012 – 12/12/12. And unless some intelligent people in lab coats come up with the solution to eternal life in the near future, this is likely the last sequential date you will ever live to see. … Continue reading
Posted in Engines
Tagged Ferrari, Ferrari 125, Ferrari 125 S, Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari 365 Daytona, Ferrari 365 GTB/4, Ferrari 512 TR, Ferrari Colombo, Ferruccio Lamborghini, Horacio Pagani, Lamborghini, Lamborghini 350 GT, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lamborghini V12, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, Mercedes-Benz M120, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG, Pagani, Pagani Zonda, Pagani Zonda Cinque, Pagani Zonda R, Pagani Zonda R Evolution
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Automakers respond to my pleas, roll out lots of diesel goodness at LA Auto Show [UPDATE]
Just last week I wrote my plea for more diesel cars here in North America. If you haven’t read it, to make a long story short, diesel is awesome and we don’t have enough in North America. But it seems … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Shows, Car Launches, Cars, Engines
Tagged 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi, Audi 3.0L TDI V6, Audi A6, Audi A6 TDI, Audi A7, Audi A7 TDI, Audi A8, Audi A8 TDI, Audi Q5, Audi Q5 TDI, Audi Q7, Audi Q7 TDI, Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda, Mazda SKYACTIV-D 2.2L, Mazda6, Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D, Volkswagen, Volkswagen 2.0L TDI, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
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The plea for more diesel cars in North America
From the few Europeans that I’ve met, it seems that everyone and their mother has at some point owned a diesel automobile on the other side of the pond. Here in North America, however, we appear to have some sort … Continue reading
Ward’s releases their 10 Best Engines picks for 2012
Behind every great offering in the automotive industry, there is a great powerplant. And with so many great offerings out there, choosing the best can be challenging. But the crew at Ward’s Auto have been picking the cream of the … Continue reading
Posted in Engines
Tagged Audi, Audi A6, BMW, BMW 335i, BMW 528i, BMW N20, BMW N55, BMW Z4, Buick, Buick Regal, Buick Regal GS, Chrysler, Chrysler 300S, Chrysler Pentastar V6, Ford, Ford 2.0L EcoBoost I4, Ford 5.0L V8, Ford EcoBoost, Ford Edge, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang Boss 302, General Motors 2.0L I4 Turbo, Hyundai, Hyundai 1.6L Gamma GDI, Hyundai Accent, Infiniti, Infiniti M35h, Jeep Wrangler, Kia, Kia Soul, Mazda, Mazda 2.0L SKYACTIVE I4, Mazda SKYACTIVE, Mazda3, Nissan 3.5L V6, Volkswagen Group 3.0L TFSI V6, Ward's 10 Best Engine 2012, Ward's 10 Best Engines
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Mazda reveals 70 mpg SKYACTIV-G 1.3 engine for Mazda2
Mazda has revealed the SKYACTIVE-G 1.3 engine destined for use in the Mazda2.
Posted in Cars, Engines
Tagged Mazda, Mazda SKYACTIVE, Mazda SKYACTIVE-G, Mazda SKYACTIVE-G 1.3, Mazda2
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Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013
FIA has announced that Formula 1 cars will be required to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013.
Posted in Engines, Formula 1, Motorsports
Tagged 2013 Formula 1 World Championship, Formula 1
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Non-hybrid sports variant of Honda CR-Z reportedly in the works
A sporty, non-hybrid variant of the Honda CR-Z is said to be in the works.