Mazda Announces the Return of Its Rotary Engine - Kinda

Tags: Breaking News, Engine, Technology

By Tim Charlet on October 11, 2018

Fans of the Mazda Rotary engine won’t have to wait too much longer – or will they? In a recently published report Mazda let the cat out of the bag, by announcing that they will use the iconic powerplant in one of their upcoming vehicles. Here is the kicker though – it won’t be the primary source of power.

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Europe Volvo's First Three-Cylinder Engine Debuts in XC40

Tags: Breaking News, Engine, New Model, Specs

By Tim Charlet on September 5, 2018

Volvo’s European division has introduced a new engine platform for the XC40 that gets smaller – yet more efficient. The company’s first three-cylinder gasoline-powered engine is poised to make its debut in the XC40 premium small SUV in the UK market later this year.

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Formula E Tech Gives Audi RS3 a Huge Boost in Horsepower

Tags: Audi, Concept Cars, Electric Cars, Engine, Technology

By Bryan D on May 31, 2018

The Audi Sport ABT team perform brilliantly in Formula E, but they do so with the backing and support of a significant sponsor – Schaeffler. Recently, the automotive group decided to embark on the 4ePerformance project, which involves immersing the phenomenal powertrain of an FE01 racer under the hood of an Audi RS3.

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New 300 Horsepower Engine for BMW X2?

Tags: BMW, BMW X3, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X4, Engine, Rumors

By Zlatan Stankovic on November 24, 2017

For those following the progress of BMW’s impact within the market, you’ll know the X2 offers several options depending on the needs of the buyer. However, the most powerful trim boasts a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine which leads to 258 lb-ft of torque and 228 horsepower. With an eight-speed automatic transmission, the power then comes together with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system for performance levels to which BMW fans and drivers have grown accustomed.

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