Ward’s Automotive just released its annual list of the world’s 10 best engines — and it’s the most diverse selection of powerplants in the 21-year history of the award. According to Ward’s, only new or significantly re-engineered engines or propulsion systems ......
Nissan will make a new three-cylinder, one-litre engine in its powertrain plant at its Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. "The production of a new three-cylinder engine in Brazil demonstrates that Nissan is determined to boost its presence ......
GM and other automakers are under pressure from consumers and regulators worldwide to hike fuel economy and lower emissions across the board without sacrificing power or performance. General Motors is creating a family of more fuel efficient small eng......
We already know that the upcoming Cadillac CT6 will be a full-size car that will compete against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series. To make sure it will have sufficient power, it seems that Cadillac is moving away from the ancestral tradition of s......
These days, that cylindrical Hades is hotter and more intense than ever, and it’s only likely to get worse for pistons. As automakers chase higher efficiency, piston manufacturers are preparing for a future in which the most-potent naturally aspirated gasoline engi......
The Drive-E family of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines is notable for its use of advanced turbo technology and the High Performance Drive-E Concept takes this to a new level. The engine features two parallel turbochargers which are fed by a third electrically......
The last time the two companies paired up, the results were astonishing. Between 1988 and 1992, McLaren and Honda won eight world championships and 44 grand prix races, took 53 pole positions and set 30 fastest laps with Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna – all in just 8......
Michael Fleiss, vice president powertrain at Volvo Car Group, said: “We have learned a lot from the development of our four-cylinder Drive-E engines and translated this into a highly responsive, compact and powerful premium-quality three-cylinder engine. The......
Do you feel really tough when you rev your engine and peel out of the driveway? Turns out that satisfying roar might all be a lie. Enhanced engine sounds aren’t exactly new. In 2012, Popular Mechanics explainedthat many automobiles included noise-amplifying ......
Audi wants to save internal combustion from its ultimate demise. This makes about as much sense as saving the typewriter. Apparently, the German auto maker has been busy developing e-diesel, which is a transportation fuel that only requires two raw ma......