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Showing posts with label Engines. Show all posts

December 18, 2024

Honda To Debut Next-Generation e:HEV System, S+ Shift Tech Starting With 2026 Prelude


When Honda pulled the wraps off the Prelude at the Japan Mobility Show, there was an assumption that it’ll simply be a sportier version of the current Civic Hybrid given that the show car had the compact sedan’s interior. That, however, won’t be the case as Honda confirms that the sixth-generation coupe will debut the brand’s next-generation e:HEV hybrid system and S+ Shift system.

November 25, 2024

Isuzu Introduces New 2.2-liter Euro 5 Diesel, 8-speed AT On 2025 D-Max, mu-X


Nearly a decade after introducing the fuel-efficient but underpowered 1.9-liter RZ4E-TC engine, Isuzu has opted to bump up its displacement to answer critics who clamored for more power and torque. Enter the RZ4F-TC.

November 8, 2024

Mazda Quietly Reveals Skyactiv-Z; All-New 2026 CX-5 Details


Mazda has plans to simply and consolidate its engine line-up in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. This has been revealed by the carmaker, particularly with its new “Skyactiv-Z” engine which is intended to replace both the current Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X.

November 3, 2024

Nissan Has Produced Over 1.5 Million e-Power Vehicles


Nissan has reached a production milestone surrounding its serial hybrid system, e-Power. Sold in 68 markets around the world, global production has surpassed the 1.52 million mark—a feat it has managed in less than 10 years.

October 24, 2024

PIMS: Rotary-Powered Mazda MX-30 R-EV Makes Local Apperance


A car company that is deeply passionate about driving, it’s Mazda’s mission to bring a joyful and effortless experience that makes drivers and passengers feel revitalized. This central tenet—Jinba-ittai or the seamless connection between man and machine—is the soul of every Mazda vehicle.

October 13, 2024

Mazda Confirms Development Of Full Hybrids; Confident Of Electrifying 100 Percent Of Line-Up By 2030


Mazda is confident of achieving their goal of a 100 percent electrified line-up by 2030. In an interview, Ichiro Hirose, Mazda’s Chief Technology Officer, says that out of this figure, only 25 to 40 percent will be fully electric; the rest will use some sort of hybridized powertrain.

September 1, 2024

Hyundai To Expand Hybrids, Develop New Range Extender, EV Tech


Amidst the slowing demand for battery electric vehicles, Hyundai has announced that they’ll be expanding their hybrid line-up, including range extenders. All this is part of the Korean automaker’s mid- to long-term strategy called, Hyundai Way. The plan includes additional investments in BEV tech and in-car software.

May 30, 2024

Toyota Reveals New Family Of Downsized Turbo Engines


Citing carbon as the enemy, Toyota has vowed to continue developing the internal combustion engine; a stance it shares with two other Japanese automakers: Subaru and Mazda.

May 29, 2024

Mazda Says Rotary Engine Is Central To Their Carbon Neutrality Plans


Mazda will continue to develop its trademark rotary engine even in the era of electrification. This was revealed in a joint press conference along with Subaru and Toyota. The three automakers have committed themselves to develop new internal combustion engines, while others including Nissan and Honda, are set to abandon them altogether.

Your First Look At The 2025 Crosstrek With Subaru's Next-Generation Hybrid System


This is your first official look at the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid—one that uses a Toyota-derived full hybrid system.

May 23, 2024

Lamborghini Huracán Replacement To Use Hybrid Twin-Turbo V8


The Lamborghini 634, the code name for the successor to the Huracán that will join the High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) line-up, will be equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine, combined with a hybrid system incorporating three electric motors and an 8-speed dual clutch gearbox for a maximum output of over 900 horsepower.

May 9, 2024

Bentley's Ultra Performance Hybrid Is Its Replacement To The W12


Bentley has revealed the replacement to its iconic W12 engine: an all-new performance-focused V8 hybrid. Producing the highest power output ever offered in a Bentley, the “electrocharged” powertrain is promised to be the most dynamic, responsive, and most efficient system in their company’s history befitting its new-generation of supercars.

May 2, 2024

Aston Martin Reveals Re-Designed Twin Turbo V12 Engine


Despite the trend towards downsized and electrified powertrains, Aston Martin isn’t done just yet with its V12 engine. The British luxury brand has just confirmed that a new V12 is on the way.

April 2, 2024

Nissan To Continue Development Of Combustion Engines


Nissan isn’t ready to end development of its internal combustion engines just yet; that’s according to Chief Product Officer Ivan Espinosa who spoke to members of the Philippine media ahead of the Formula E Tokyo e-Prix.

March 28, 2024

Volvo Produces Its Last Diesel-Powered Car


Volvo has built their last diesel-powered car.

On a cloudy Thursday in early February, the plant in Ghent, Belgium, produced its last diesel-powered car, a V60. And just the other day, the plant in Torslanda, Sweden, saw its last XC90 diesel car roll off the production line.

March 3, 2024

Bugatti Shows Off Electrified V16 Engine


Bugatti may have sent off its quad-turbocharged W16 engine, but it looks like they’re not exactly done with that unique engine configuration. Ending years of speculation, Bugatti has just announced a new 16-cylinder engine, but this time, with a V configuration.

February 29, 2024

Toyota To Resume Production Of Models Affected By Diesel Engine Issue


Following irregularities found in several diesel engines manufactured at Toyota Industries Corporation, the Japanese government has now lifted the suspension of engine shipments.

January 17, 2024

Mazda To Bring Back Rotary Engine Development Group


At the Tokyo Auto Salon, most of the attention over at Mazda went straight to their plans of reviving an in-house tuner in the form of Mazda Spirit Racing. And while that’s certainly good news to Mazda fans and enthusiasts, there’s an even better story: the brand’s decision to build a new rotary-powered sportscar.