Ford is ditching its 2.0-liter bi-turbo in both the Ranger and Everest starting in 2026. The move has been confirmed for the Australian market for now, but will no doubt have implications across the wider Ford network, including the Philippines.
Showing posts with label Engines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Engines. Show all posts
November 9, 2025
Ford Is Retiring The Ranger And Everest's Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine
Ford is ditching its 2.0-liter bi-turbo in both the Ranger and Everest starting in 2026. The move has been confirmed for the Australian market for now, but will no doubt have implications across the wider Ford network, including the Philippines.
November 5, 2025
Yup, Honda's Going To Make An Electrified V6
Honda thinks it can still make a 6-cylinder engine work in a time at time where electrification along with a shift towards small displacement 4-cylinder engines seem to be the norm.
November 3, 2025
GWM's Hi4 Hybrid System Awarded Highest Automotive Engineering Honor In China
GWM’s advanced Hi4 hybrid technology has been awarded the Grand Prize of the 2025 Science and Technology Award by the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China SAE) marking the first time in more than three decades that a hybrid system has received the nation’s highest automotive engineering honor.
November 2, 2025
First Details Of Next-Generation Toyota Corolla's Engines Have Been Revealed
As part of its commitment to a “multi-pathway approach” towards carbon neutrality, Toyota has revealed some of its upcoming next-generation engines.
September 24, 2025
Honda Civic e:HEV's Two-Motor Hybrid Named As One Of 2025's Best Engines
Wards Auto has released its list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems and for this year’s list eight are electrified, including Honda’s two-motor hybrid used in the Civic e:HEV and the upcoming Prelude.
September 4, 2025
Check Out This Suitcase-Sized Engine That Will Power Your Car Soon
Horse Powertrain, the Renault and Geely joint-venture powertrain maker, has unveiled the C15—a suitcase-sized ultra-compact powertrain that can potentially transform an existing battery electric vehicle into a range extended EV.
August 8, 2025
A Closer Look At The Ford Territory Hybrid's Impressive Powertrain
Ford took a different approach towards electrifying the new Territory SUV for the Philippine market. Instead of going the plug-in route, the carmaker developed a self-charging full hybrid system that’s more appropriate given customer preference and local infrastructure. It’s a powertrain that makes its global debut here and it’s one that’s been confirmed for other countries under Ford’s International Markets Group.
July 27, 2025
Toyota Delays Debut Of 450-Horsepower 2.0-liter Engine Due To "Difficulties"
After unveiling a mid-engined GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, Toyota and its motorsports arm, Toyota Gazoo Racing, is admitting to some difficulty in bringing the concept to fruition.
June 29, 2025
Nissan Debuts 3rd-Generation e-Power That Offers 1,200 Kilometers Of Range And 205 Horsepower
Nearly a decade after its global debut, Nissan is now rolling out the most advanced version of its e-Power serial hybrid technology.
April 22, 2025
Hyundai Reveals Next-Generation Dual Motor Hybrid System
Hyundai may be leading in the EV race as far as legacy carmakers are concerned, but it looks like they won’t stop developing their hybrid tech anytime soon. The group has unveiled their next-generation hybrid which will be used in a wide array of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models.
April 21, 2025
Renault, Geely Develop Powertrain That Turns A BEV Into A Hybrid With "Minimal Modifications"
As carmakers start paring back on their ambitious full EV targets, one powertrain maker sees a potential in developing a modular system that can transform a battery electric vehicle platform into a hybrid with minimal modifications.
March 18, 2025
Mazda Set To Reduce Engine Choices By Half As Skyactiv-Z Launch Looms
Mazda outlines its “Lean Asset Strategy” which will help them realize a multi-solution approach for electrification while still remaining financially healthy.
December 18, 2024
Honda To Debut Next-Generation e:HEV System, S+ Shift Tech Starting With 2026 Prelude
When Honda pulled the wraps off the Prelude at the Japan Mobility Show, there was an assumption that it’ll simply be a sportier version of the current Civic Hybrid given that the show car had the compact sedan’s interior. That, however, won’t be the case as Honda confirms that the sixth-generation coupe will debut the brand’s next-generation e:HEV hybrid system and S+ Shift system.
November 25, 2024
Isuzu Introduces New 2.2-liter Euro 5 Diesel, 8-speed AT On 2025 D-Max, mu-X
Nearly a decade after introducing the fuel-efficient but underpowered 1.9-liter RZ4E-TC engine, Isuzu has opted to bump up its displacement to answer critics who clamored for more power and torque. Enter the RZ4F-TC.
November 8, 2024
Mazda Quietly Reveals Skyactiv-Z; All-New 2026 CX-5 Details
Mazda has plans to simply and consolidate its engine line-up in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. This has been revealed by the carmaker, particularly with its new “Skyactiv-Z” engine which is intended to replace both the current Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X.
November 3, 2024
Nissan Has Produced Over 1.5 Million e-Power Vehicles
Nissan has reached a production milestone surrounding its serial hybrid system, e-Power. Sold in 68 markets around the world, global production has surpassed the 1.52 million mark—a feat it has managed in less than 10 years.
October 24, 2024
PIMS: Rotary-Powered Mazda MX-30 R-EV Makes Local Apperance
A car company that is deeply passionate about driving, it’s Mazda’s mission to bring a joyful and effortless experience that makes drivers and passengers feel revitalized. This central tenet—Jinba-ittai or the seamless connection between man and machine—is the soul of every Mazda vehicle.
October 13, 2024
Mazda Confirms Development Of Full Hybrids; Confident Of Electrifying 100 Percent Of Line-Up By 2030
Mazda is confident of achieving their goal of a 100 percent electrified line-up by 2030. In an interview, Ichiro Hirose, Mazda’s Chief Technology Officer, says that out of this figure, only 25 to 40 percent will be fully electric; the rest will use some sort of hybridized powertrain.
September 1, 2024
Hyundai To Expand Hybrids, Develop New Range Extender, EV Tech
Amidst the slowing demand for battery electric vehicles, Hyundai has announced that they’ll be expanding their hybrid line-up, including range extenders. All this is part of the Korean automaker’s mid- to long-term strategy called, Hyundai Way. The plan includes additional investments in BEV tech and in-car software.
May 30, 2024
Toyota Reveals New Family Of Downsized Turbo Engines
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