Is it the beginning of the end for Honda’s famed VTEC technology? When it comes to the company’s new generation V6, that seems to be the case.
Showing posts with label Engines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Engines. Show all posts
February 21, 2023
Honda Drops VTEC For Emissions Sake
Is it the beginning of the end for Honda’s famed VTEC technology? When it comes to the company’s new generation V6, that seems to be the case.
February 16, 2023
Peugeot Rolls Out New 48-Volt Hybrid System In 3008, 5008
After declaring that 2023 with be an “electric year” for the brand, Peugeot has officially shown their new 48-volt hybrid system that will roll out initially in the 3008 and 5008 before being extended to other models.
February 10, 2023
It's Official: 2023 Mazda CX-60 Is More Fuel Efficient, Faster Than CX-5 Turbo
Mazda has released the official fuel consumption figures for the first-ever CX-60, and spoiler alert: it sets a new benchmark within the product range.
January 25, 2023
General Motors Invests Almost A Billion Dollars To Keep The V8 Alive
General Motors says they’re not done with the V8 engine. Just today, the American automaker announced a USD 918 million investment to prepare their manufacturing facilities to, among others, make and assemble the sixth-generation small block V8.
January 9, 2023
Mazda's Rotary Engine To Make Return On January 13
Mark your calendars: on January 13, 2023, Mazda’s famed rotary engine will be making a comeback. And as a fitting teaser, Mazda has unveiled the rotary’s modern logo.
December 6, 2022
Toyota Just Shoehorned The GR Yaris's 1.6-liter Turbo Into The Corolla Cross
Showing that there’s more than one way (electrification) towards carbon neutrality, Toyota shoehorned the GR Yaris / GR Corolla’s turbocharged engine into the Corolla Cross.
November 10, 2022
Volvo Divests From Geely Engine Operations
Just a day after Geely and Renault announced an agreement to jointly develop, manufacture, and supply hybrid and internal combustion engines, Volvo has decided to divest itself of its 33 percent stake to Geely. This was announced at the same time as Volvo unveiled its new all-electric SUV, the EX90.
November 9, 2022
Nissan, Mitsubishi To Use Geely-Developed Powertrains
Geely and Renault have signed a non-binding agreement to develop, manufacture, and supply hybrid and internal combustion engine powertrains. Under the framework agreement, Geely and Renault will form a new company with each auto group holding a 50-50 equity stake.
October 15, 2022
2023 Mazda CX-60 Debuts New Turbocharged, Hybrid Inline-6
When Mazda unveiled the first member of the Large Product family, the CX-60, the main draw was the availability of a 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid as well as a 3.3-liter turbo diesel with an inline-6 configuration. Now, as its Australian launch draws near, the Japanese carmaker has revealed details about its turbocharged gasoline engine as well.
September 28, 2022
Hyundai IONIQ 5, Other EVs Lead 2022's List Of Best Engines
In a trend that started last year, the ten best engines in the world are electrified. Wards, an American-based organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years, has released their annual list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. Seven are electrified including five battery electrics and a pair of hybrids.
September 25, 2022
Hyundai's HD45 GT And HD78 GT Carry A Lightweight Engine With A Heavyweight Punch
“There’s no replacement for displacement,” that’s a long-held adage in the automotive industry and one that’s now broken even when it comes to commercial vehicles like trucks. It takes a maverick to take a different path, and in this case, Hyundai’s the one doing the trailblazing.
August 2, 2022
Jeep, Dodge Models May Soon Get Peugeot Engines
Stellantis, the parent company of brands such as Jeep and Dodge, announced plans to build a new turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine to replace its current 2.4-liter Tigershark engine.
July 19, 2022
Volkswagen Introduces Improved 1.5-liter TSI Engine With 150 Horsepower
Volkswagen is well on its way towards an all-electric future, but it doesn’t mean it’s turning its back on traditional gasoline engines just yet. Introduced in Europe is an update to its 1.5-liter TSI gasoline engine called the TSI evo2.
July 15, 2022
Thanks To E-POWER, The Nissan Kicks Could Be The Easiest SUV You Can Drive
Traditional hybrids have earned a reputation for being frugal, but not exactly fun to drive. Though technology has improved their performance recently, because the base is still a traditional internal combustion engine, it falls prey to some drawbacks. These include a delayed engagement of the gasoline engine (it takes a split-second for the engine to crank up at situations when power’s quickly needed such as overtaking) and drivetrain-associated power loss (they’re still equipped with a gearbox, after all).
July 6, 2022
Mazda's Next-Gen 3.3-liter 6-Cylinder Diesel Offers Up To 254 Horsepower, Does Up To 24.8 km/L
Mazda has announced more details surrounding its all-new diesel engine for use in its Large Product family. Starting with the CX-60, the 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D inline-6 combines a “right sizing” concept together with a mild-hybrid system.
June 9, 2022
Europe Upholds 2035 Ban On Combustion Engines
The end of the internal combustion engine is near. This as the European Union voted to uphold the ban of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars in the bloc by 2035.
May 12, 2022
Toyota Introduces Turbocharged Engine To Replace Its V6
Is Toyota ready to retire its V6 engine? While the writing’s been on the wall for quite some time, the most concrete evidence that the long-serving 3.5-liter unit is on death row is the availability of a new turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine meant to replace it.
April 8, 2022
Mazda Details 2023 CX-60 Engines, New Transmission
After its global reveal last March, more information has started to trickle in on the first member of Mazda’s Large Product family: the 2023 CX-60.
March 28, 2022
Jeep, Dodge Brings Back The Inline-6
Stellantis has announced that its inline-6 is returning this year to power Dodge and Jeep vehicles from the 2023 model year onwards. Dubbed, “Hurricane,” the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 fits both front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles and thus can be fitted to a variety of vehicles from Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.
March 24, 2022
Honda Previews All-Electric SUV, North American HR-V Goes Global
Honda is committed to expand its electrified product especially in Europe. This will result in their widest line-up in that continent in many years.
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