BMW Will Use CATIA to Develop Its Engines
13 Mar 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / All BMW's engine development efforts will rely on a single software platform, provided by Dassault Systemes, as the German manufacturer consolidated the use of the program in its research. BMW ...
GM Delays 4.5l Truck Engine
11 Mar 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / General Motor's uncertain future put yet another dent in the company's plans, as it was forced to delay of one of the manufacturer's most advanced diesel engine, the 4.5l, destined fo...
Michelin Will Active Wheel Technology to Change the Meaning of "Car"
10 Mar 2009, 11:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / There is no typo in the title you just read. Will is the name of the car French tire manufacturer Michelin will use to showcase its new Active Wheel Technology. Will, produced by another French comp...
Mallya Gives Green Light to Honda-Mercedes Deal
3 Mar 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vijay Mallya has no problem with Mercedes becoming the new engine partner of the surviving Brackley-based team. The Indian billionaire, who's team is currently benefiting from Merc's engin...
Toyota iQ 1.3-liter to Debut at Geneva
27 Feb 2009, 11:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In addition to the numerous high-performance, the less-polluting or fuel-efficient models to be launched at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the event will also witness the public unveiling of a new Toyot...
GM Scraps New Volt Engine Plant
25 Feb 2009, 13:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / General Motors has decided not to build an entire new plant to make engines for the Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Cruze and preferred to refit the existing Flint South Engine plant in Michigan instea...
Saab Upgrades 9-3 Diesels, Company's Future Still in Doubt
23 Feb 2009, 16:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the company's future is still in doubt, Saab today announced that its 9-3 diesel models have been upgraded to provide lower CO2 emissions and enhanced fuel economy. In essence, Saab...
Ford Romeo Rolls Out 10 Millionth Engine
19 Feb 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford proudly announced today that its Romeo Engine Plant recently produced the 10 millionth engine, soon to be shipped to AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan to power a 2010 Mustang GT...
European Car Makers Interested in IndyCar Engine Deal
4 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most manufacturers seem to revise their racing programmes in Formula 1 – Honda even withdrew from the series last year – the IndyCar Series confirmed that no less than 5 c...
BMW Receives Two 10 Best Engines Awards
19 Jan 2009, 14:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW proudly announced today that two of its engines, namely the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC inline-6 and the BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance technology, received two 10 Best Engines aw...
F1 Teams Confused with Engine Rules
19 Jan 2009, 11:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes' new team principal Martin Whitmarsh – he will officially take the new job as of March 1st – admitted his team is a little puzzled by the latest changes in the FIA ...
Alfa Romeo Debuts Two New MiTo Engines
16 Jan 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Italian automaker Alfa Romeo today announced it will unveil two new MiTo engines on Saturday and Sunday that will be particularly focused on fuel consumption and environmental protection. The new un...
Vettel: Power Boost Will Only Help RBR
13 Jan 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After winning his first Formula 1 race last year, former Toro Rosso and current Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel admitted that he expects to do at least the same job in 2009. And, with Red Bu...