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Two-Thirds Of 2020 Vehicles Will Be Four Cylinders, Ford Says
Four-cylinder engines, often equipped with turbochargers, are very much in vogue at the moment. It's unlikely to change any time soon, either, with Ford predicting that two thirds of U.S. vehicle sales will comprise smaller-capacity four-cylinder units by 2020. That figure represents a fast climb...
Smaller Vehicles Getting More Popular, JD Power Survey Says
Will your next car be smaller than your current one? If you answered yes, then you're in good company, as a recent JD Power survey shows that 27 percent of new car buyers... July 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Four-Cylinder Volvos Return To U.S. In Fall 2013
It's been eight years since Volvo offered a four-cylinder car in the United States--in the S40 sedan and V40 wagon--but come fall 2013 the four-pot drought will be over... April 17, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
Ferrari Developing V12 Hybrid, Downsized V6s Possible
Even supercar makers take the environment into account when designing a car these days. Modern Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches have to meet the same regulations as... March 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Three-Cylinder Ford Fiesta Coming To U.S.: Report
If you thought the 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SFE model was impressive, just wait until the reveal of the three-cylinder version, which is... July 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
An Even Minier MINI: Tiny 3-Cylinder Carbon-Fiber Car In 2014
If you, like us, think the modern-day MINIs are simply getting too big to be called a mini, then never fear as the automaker is reportedly set to launch its smallest model... June 9, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class Previews New U.S.-Bound Compact
Mercedes-Benz is working on a family of new small cars, several of which will be heading to the U.S., possibly by the end of next year. Designed to compete with BMW’s... April 8, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW Looking To Boost MPGs With TwinPower Turbo Three-Cylinder Engines
Expect to see smaller engines for BMW’s future models, as high fuel prices and greater environmental concerns push automakers towards engines with lower displacements... March 22, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Buyers Seeking Better Gas Mileage Flock To Four-Cylinders In Droves
While many Americans may still scoff at the idea of driving a reasonably sized car with an engine not much bigger than that found on a motorbike, sales numbers are showing... March 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Report: Honda CR-Z Model To Drop Hybrid Motor, Pick Up Turbo
The 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid hot-hatch was meant to be the car that showed hybrids could be sporty as well as green, but its paltry 122 horsepower and dismal 0-60 times were... December 6, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Toyota Hops On the Direct Injection And Turbocharging Bandwagon
Toyota is the latest automaker to announce it’s headed down the downsized engine path as it strives for improved fuel economy, following the likes of Ford... November 24, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
40 MPG Dodge Compact Coming In Early 2012
Ford has the Fiesta, Chevrolet the new Cruze Eco and soon the next-generation Aveo but what car does Dodge have for customers looking for something affordable that also gets... November 16, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volkswagen Won’t Follow Fiat’s Lead With Two-Cylinder Engine
In Europe Fiat sells its funky 500 minicar with an optional 0.9-liter two-cylinder engine that when equipped with an automatic transmission returns an impressive fuel economy... November 8, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Mazda Claims Sky Engine Range Will Match Hybrids In Fuel Economy
While many of its rivals have flocked to hybrid technology for fuel efficiency gains, Mazda is relatively unique in that it plans to further develop existing internal... August 31, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
GM To Develop Compact Engine And Dual Clutch Transmission With SAIC
General Motors is calling on Chinese partner SAIC to help develop a new downsized gasoline engine family and an advanced dual clutch transmission, one of the first major... August 18, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Chrysler Pares Back EV And Hybrid Plans
A few years back Chrysler showed off all manner of hybrid, range-extended and all-electric concepts in the hope that these vehicles would eventually see production, thus... July 26, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
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