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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Subaru to downsize engine, beef up power in next-gen Impreza WRX

Following in the trend of pretty much the whole industry, Subaru is said to be downsizing the engine in their next-generation Impreza WRX, while bumping power up to 270 horsepower. This new engine will bring the car a little closer … Continue reading

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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