Noise Control and Regular Fuel Sets New GM DIG V-6 Apart
Gary Witzenburg The new engine was designed to burn regular fuel from the start. A 2-mode hybrid version is coming.read more
View ArticleMazda: Downsizing Displacement While Fulfilling the Promise
Gary Witzenburg The 2.3L DISI engine is a harbinger of many more turbocharged, direct-injection engines to come from Mazda and Ford.read more
View ArticleAn Uncommonly Complex but Happy Marriage
Gary Witzenburg The GM 2-mode hybrid is the union of a big V-8 and an electronically variable transmission that marries two electric motors to a 4-speed automatic.read more
View ArticleToyota’s Twofold Strategy
Gary Witzenburg Unique dual injection much more than belt plus suspenders.read more
View ArticleAudi’s Downsized Dynamo
Gary Witzenburg Audi’s 2.0L TFSI turbo-4 represents an outstanding balance of performance and fuel economy in a compact, efficient package.read more
View ArticleBMW Turbocharges its Future
Gary Witzenburg After steering clear of turbocharging gasoline engines for a quarter century, BMW is embracing forced induction with a vengeance.read more
View ArticleFlexibility, Versatility Assure Longevity
Gary Witzenburg The Ford program that generated today’s 319-hp modular V-8 began more than two decades ago, and the first cast-iron, 4.6L SOHC 2-valve version reached production in the summer of 1990...
View ArticleNissan VQ Enjoys 14 Years of Accolades
Gary Witzenburg Nissan’s 10 Best Engines-winning DOHC V-6 keeps getting better – and bigger. With V-6s this good, who needs a V-8?read more
View ArticleMercedes V-6 Turbodiesel Sets New Standard
Gary Witzenburg Mercedes Bluetec V-6 turbodiesel delivers a rare combination of V-8-like performance, 4-cyl. fuel economy and up to 700 miles of range.read more
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