Honda is returning to form with the introduction of a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine designed purely to excite. With no mention of the Japanese company’s eco-focused “blue skies for our children” tagline, hybrid ...
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Hatches don’t come any hotter than the BMW M135i and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. Nor do rivalries come any fiercer. BMW has been building fast hatchbacks since the 130i of a decade ago, and its M division is esteemed in building ...
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We’re used to SS as a Holden performance badge but the Holden Barina RS introduces letters more familiar with rapid Renaults and Audis, and the fastest Focus. Hot Holdens also continue to be more associated with fast Commodores, so ...
The SMP DISA valve repair kit is designed for BMW's common DISA valve failure issue. Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has expanded its TechSmart 2013 and added 95 new premium parts to its growing line of engine control products, ...
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Volvo Car Group’s new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 with 306 horsepower and the new ...
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This is not the first time that BMW has treated the compact segment to its customary brand of driving pleasure. The BMW 1 Series, for example, has fulfilled this role for almost 10 years now, its standout position among its rivals rooted ...
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Performance maestros Full-Race Motorsports have released details of a 298kW/474Nm version of the Ford Fusion that’s bound for this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. The specially tuned Ford Fusion is armed with a BorgWarner ...
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A 270kW nitrous-assisted Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been revealed ahead of its in-metal debut at next month’s SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas. Claimed to be the most powerful street-focused Hyundai Veloster Turbo ever, yet ...
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India’s second ute manufacturer has launched locally with the Tata Xenon priced from $22,990 driveaway. The Tata Xenon will be available only with diesel power and a manual transmission in six models, comprising cab chassis, single ...
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine develops electro-assist MET turbocharger to achieve 30% energy saving, in partnership with Calne Friday, Oct 18, 2013 On October 17 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & ...
Tags: Marine Machinery, Engine, Transportation
Cummins has announced the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, stepvans, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses, and motorhomes. Development of the engine, which won't reach ...
The Qoros 3 sedan has become the first Chinese-developed car to score a maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with results that make it 2013′s best performer to date. The compact C-segment model achieved an overall score of ...
Mechanical details of the forthcoming BMW M3 sedan and BMW M4 coupe have finally been released, with a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission now officially confirmed. BMW has announced both M3 ...
It's both the moment of this comparison test and the first time the Jaguar F-Type mounts a fierce challenge to the Porsche Boxster. The $171,045 F-Type V6 S is leading, with the $131,800 Boxster S PDK on the chase. We're on a special ...
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Volvo’s all-new ‘Drive-E’ engine family will be significantly more powerful, up to 30 per cent more fuel efficient and ready for integration with next-generation hybrid technology when it launches in Europe later this ...
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