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In 2007, BMW introduced the Efficient Dynamics strategy to its new vehicles, which encompasses fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines, highly efficient transmissions, “intelligent†management of ancillary systems and advanced aerodynamics.
- Analysis: Why Aren't Diesel Engines More Popular In The States?
Unlike European motorists, the vast majority of U.S. car buyers prefer their vehicles’ engines to consume gasoline and not diesel. Across the pond, diesel-powered models account for half of all vehicle sales, reaching at times as high as 70 percent...
- Ford Announces New Ecoboost 1.6 Turbo With 150-180hp And 2.0 Turbo With Over 200hp In Frankfurt
Ford is finally joining the 'turbo bandwagon' in the small engine category with the release of a new family of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines that will make their debut in Europe in 2010. The initial range will comprise of 1.6-litre...
- Opel Releases Full Details On 2010 Astra Engine Range, Includes New 140hp 1.4-liter Turbo
Given that we're getting very close to the first public debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, GM's European division decided to confirm the engine range for its Golf-sized hatch that will go on sale later this...
- Volvo Introducing New 4-cylinder Engines For S80 & V70
Starting from January 2008, Volvo will offer two new four-cylinder engines to the S80 sedan and the all-new V70 estate ranges -a 2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and a 2-litre turbodiesel engine. The 2.0L petrol unit delivers 145 Hp and 185 Nm of torque...
- Mercedes Diesotto Engine: 238hp 1.8-liter Petrol Unit With Fuel Economy Of A Diesel
Like most European automakers, Mercedes has already accomplished creating economical diesel units as clean and as powerful as gasoline engines. Now Mercedes’ next goal is to make the gasoline engine as frugal as a diesel unit. The “DiesOttoâ€...
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BMW Announces New 1.5-Liter Turbo'd 3-Cylinder Petrol and Diesel Engines with up to 222HP
In 2007, BMW introduced the Efficient Dynamics strategy to its new vehicles, which encompasses fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines, highly efficient transmissions, “intelligent†management of ancillary systems and advanced aerodynamics.
Despite investing heavily on hybrid and EV technology, as is evident with the ActiveHybrid models and the new “i†sub-brand, BMW also believes that the internal combustion engine has potential for improvement and will continue to power the bulk of its existing and future models.
To that end, it is introducing a new lineup of TwinPower turbocharged engines in both gasoline and diesel forms, starting with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder units.
Read more »- Analysis: Why Aren't Diesel Engines More Popular In The States?
Unlike European motorists, the vast majority of U.S. car buyers prefer their vehicles’ engines to consume gasoline and not diesel. Across the pond, diesel-powered models account for half of all vehicle sales, reaching at times as high as 70 percent...
- Ford Announces New Ecoboost 1.6 Turbo With 150-180hp And 2.0 Turbo With Over 200hp In Frankfurt
Ford is finally joining the 'turbo bandwagon' in the small engine category with the release of a new family of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines that will make their debut in Europe in 2010. The initial range will comprise of 1.6-litre...
- Opel Releases Full Details On 2010 Astra Engine Range, Includes New 140hp 1.4-liter Turbo
Given that we're getting very close to the first public debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, GM's European division decided to confirm the engine range for its Golf-sized hatch that will go on sale later this...
- Volvo Introducing New 4-cylinder Engines For S80 & V70
Starting from January 2008, Volvo will offer two new four-cylinder engines to the S80 sedan and the all-new V70 estate ranges -a 2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and a 2-litre turbodiesel engine. The 2.0L petrol unit delivers 145 Hp and 185 Nm of torque...
- Mercedes Diesotto Engine: 238hp 1.8-liter Petrol Unit With Fuel Economy Of A Diesel
Like most European automakers, Mercedes has already accomplished creating economical diesel units as clean and as powerful as gasoline engines. Now Mercedes’ next goal is to make the gasoline engine as frugal as a diesel unit. The “DiesOttoâ€...