US Chevrolets to Get Opel 1.6 Turbo
23 Aug 2012, 09:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / GM might be able to complain about their European division’s losses, but without Opel’s platforms and engines they would not be selling as many Buicks in China. In addition, the US-marke...
Watch an AMG 5.5L V8 Biturbo Glow Red in Testing
14 Aug 2012, 14:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When Mercedes Benz’s AMG division decided it needed to improve economy, they replaced the 6,208cc V8 known internally as the M156 with a new, smaller 5,461cc V8 we’ve come to know as the...
Ford 1.0-liter Ecoboost Engine Named 2012 “International Engine of the Year”
13 Jun 2012, 15:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford today announced that its 1.0-liter Ecoboost unit has been named 2012 International Engine of the Year, while also receiving the “Best New Engine” and “Best Engine Under 1.0-li...
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Gets 1.4 Turbo Entry Level Engine
28 Mar 2012, 07:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Alfa Romeo only has two cars on offer right now, the Giulietta and the MiTo, both of them hatchbacks with city car ambitions. Gone are the days of the 3.2-liter V6 (in front wheel drive cars), as Fi...
1400 HP 10.4 liter twin-turbo V8 from Nelson Racing Engines
10 Nov 2011, 17:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The SEMA show has brought us an infinity of custom goodies and some of these are more special than others. We’re here to zoom in on a creation that can literally move mountains: a powerplant t...
FIA Will Not Give Up on 2013 Engine Plans
22 May 2011, 11:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jean Todt will apparently not back down from his decision to introduce 1.6 litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engines in Formula 1 starting with the 2013 competition year. Following signs that more and m...
GM's Next-Gen Engines: Cheaper and Fuel-Efficient
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As the Detroit 3 loan request has already been approved by the United States government, General Motors does nothing more than to stick to the initial plan and continue its efforts into fuel-efficie...
Mazda 6's 2.2-liter Diesel Engine Becomes Reality
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors surrounding a potential Mazda 6 2.2-liter diesel engine circulated on the web since a long time ago, so today's news only comes as a confirmation that Mazda is also interested in low emi...
Lego Pneumatic Engines Are Available For Sale
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / You have the opportunity to buy a inline-3 or inline-4 version of the amazing Lego Mindstorm V8 engine Nicjasno created. They announced the coming of a V6 model after they saw the enthusiasm thei...
Ron Dennis Slams Engine-Unfreeze Policy
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only days after FIA announced that it will allow certain teams in Formula 1 to get an increase in engine performance in order to equalize power units inside the sport, leading teams like McLaren and...
Renault Granted Power Boost by the FIA
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault and Red Bull Racing must be thrilled after the latest news coming the International Automobile Federation on Friday. Apart from the cost-cutting measures announced by the international body ...
VW Prepares US Clean Diesel Engine
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Currently under-construction, the new Chattanooga Volkswagen plant will produce a special clean diesel engine model exclusively addressed to the North American market, Stefan Jacoby, chief of Volksw...
FIA Urge Mosley to Avoid F1 Financial Crash
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Cutting costs has become a major issue in Formula One for some time now. Ever since the budget cap discussion arose earlier this year, FIA has been trying to find newer and more efficient solutions ...
Ecclestone Brings Standard-Engine Solution to the Table
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only a day after FIA President Max Mosley announced that a new cut-costing policy is to be implemented within Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone already came up with the first idea. And, since we all know...
Renault, Toyota and Honda Expect Engine Development Confirmation
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After winning back-to-back races this season, Renault can't get enough of the good news. Flavio Briatore's team will apparently benefit from a slight change in engine-freeze regulations an...
Porsche Downgrading to 4 Cylinders?
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Dragos Rusu / Man, what's this world coming to? This economic crisis has car makers going crazy. Porsche in particular seems to be feeling the pain as it's made some of the biggest compromises yet. The...
FOTA Set to Change the Face of F1 This Weekend
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The much-awaited meeting between FOTA (Formula One Team's Association) members will take place later this weekend, with talks being focused mostly on reducing costs and implementing a new set o...
Ferrari Likely to Start 2009 Without KERS
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Unlike rivals BMW, Ferrari are still very much behind schedule when it comes to developing a competitive car for the upcoming season. The Maranello Scuderia has focused mostly on winning the constru...
Bourdais Might Get a Second Shot from STR
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Bourdais' chances of starting another season in Formula 1 have received a boost after the Japanese Grand Prix, despite the 25-second penalty that demoted him from a well-deserved 6th ...
Renault to Lose Mecachrome Engine Developer?
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Global economic crisis might deal a deadly blow to Renault F1 team after all, as Flavio Briatore's outfit could begin their 2009 campaign without their leading motor sport engineering compa...