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Ford Builds Two-Millionth EcoBoost Engine
Ford is marking production of the two-millionth EcoBoost engine, which rolled off the line in an Escape crossover in Louisville, Ky. last week.
Volkswagen to Leave Naturally Aspirated Engines Behind
Volkswagen will slowly abandon its naturally aspirated engines as it releases new products.
Toyota Investing $28 Million in Michigan Facilities
Michigan, it’s more than just Great Lakes, the Big Three and the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. To the surprise of many, GM, Ford and Chrysler aren’t the only games in town. Practically every major OEM and supplier company has offices, technical centers or test facilities in the mitten state, and Toyota is making…
‘Check Engine’ Repairs Cost Most in New Jersey: Study
A study released today by CarMD shows that the average nationwide cost to repair issues causing a “check engine” light have increased 10 percent since 2011.
Ford Increases Annual Production Capacity by 200K Units
In an effort to meet rising demand for its vehicles, Ford will increase production capacity and produce more units this year.
Volkswagen VR6 Engine Previewed in Design Vision GTI
Volkswagen’s VR6 engine will continue into another generation despite past rumors that suggested otherwise.
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Closing at Year’s End
Attention history buffs and antique-auto aficionados: get your gristly haunches in gear because a landmark Detroit-area automotive attraction is closing its doors.
GM, Peugeot Partnering on Three-Cylinder Engines
General Motors announced today that it will work with French automaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen to develop a new generation of small engines.
2014 Chevy Corvette Interior Teased in Third Video
The all new 2014 Chevy Corvette is coming in a few short weeks, and today Chevy released the third video in a string of teasers, with this one showing off some interior touches such as the seat stitching.
Diesel-Powered Hondas Unlikely For US, Says Exec
Advanced diesel engines are one option automakers can turn to for complying with upcoming U.S. fuel-economy standards. German OEMs in particular are the technology’s strongest proponents, but at the opposite end of the Eurasian landmass, Honda is not so bullish.
Chrysler Commits to Smaller, More Efficient V6
Speaking at a media event in Detroit today Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed suspicions that there will be more versions of the company’s award-winning Pentastar V6.
2014 Subaru Forester to be More Efficient than Outgoing Model
The next-generation 2014 Subaru Forester will be more fuel efficient than today’s model according to the company.
Hyundai-Kia Developing Turbocharged V6 Engine
There’s a lot going on at Hyundai-Kia these days, especially in powertrain engineering. Never wanting to be behind the competition, the collaborative South Korean automakers have confirmed that they’re developing a new turbocharged V6.
Can Aston Martin Really Cram a V12 into a Scion iQ?
Is it April Fools’ Day or late October? Allegedly the folks at Aston Martin have figured out how to cram a V12 into a Cygnet city car.
Meet the LT1: GM’s Gen V Small Block V8
General Motors unveiled its latest V-8 engine at a media event this morning. Now in its fifth generation, the company’s venerable “mouse motor” features a raft of advanced technologies, but at its core it’s still a small block.
Honda Accord Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard
Honda Accord V6 models from 2003 to 2007 are being recalled to fix a defective power steering hose that can leak fluid and catch on fire.
Stop Motion Engine Rebuild Video is Amazing
It turns out that marrying stop motion animation and engine mechanics can yield beautiful results as the video below proves.
2014 Chevrolet Volt Getting 2.0L Turbo: Rumor
Note: After publication this story was revised to accurately reflect the Volt’s drivetrain. Anyone thinking about switching to a Chevrolet Volt should consider waiting, at least if inside information leaked today about the 2014 model year is true.
BMW and Hyundai Could be Partners in New Engine Family Development
This story probably would have made you laugh a few years ago. It would have seemed unthinkable, impossibile even. All the same, BMW is working with Hyundai to produce engines.
Chrysler Celebrates the Assembly of its Millionth Pentastar V6
Two years ago the first Pentastar V6 engine rolled off the line. The person who made it might not have known, but that engine was the first of what would prove to be one of the best engines in the world. Today, Chrysler is celebrating their millionth Pentastar V6, a sophisticated and flexible piece of…
Chris-Craft Builds An Infiniti V8 Powered Mahogany Speedboat
Infiniti‘s brawny 5.6 liter V8 proves to not only motivate land yachts but actual maritime yachts as well. Students at the Tennessee Technical Center-Nashville and Nashville State Community College have removed the titanic power plant from a donor Infiniti QX56 to ready it for maritime duty in an iconic 1962 Chris-Craft “Holiday” mahogany speedboat. The…
Lotus V8 Engine For New Esprit To Pack 620 Horsepower
Little development has been revealed by Lotus since they first announced their line-up revamp at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. However, sources report Lotus has got all hands on deck to make sure its dedicated in-house V-8 will be complete by late-2013. The engine is designed to serve duty in the mid-engined Esprit as well…
Volkswagen To Phase Out 2.5 Liter 5-Cylinder With New 1.8-Liter Turbo 4
Reports from sources within Volkswagen has revealed intents to replace its less popular 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine for a new 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. This smaller turbocharged engine is based on the staple 2.0 liter turbo engine found in the GTI, and are already found in Volkwagen’s European offerings. Producing 158-hp and 185 lb-ft of torque,…
GM Unveils New Small Displacement Engine Family
General Motors unveiled their new family of small displacement engines, a group of three and four cylinder engines ranging from 1.0L to 1.5L in displacement. The engines were designed in concert largely with GM’s Chinese subsidiaries. GM didn’t divulge which vehicles will get the new engines, but did say that North America won’t be an…
