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Ford Owners File Lawsuit, Claim EcoBoost Engine Loses Power During Acceleration
Late last year, Ford owners made headlines when they sued the automaker over inaccurate fuel economy claims for the Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid. According to the Detroit News, Ford now has another lawsuit on its hands -- this time, over its acclaimed EcoBoost engine. The suit has been filed by...
New Small V-6 Engine Coming From Ford
When the UAW (briefly) posted a PDF document communicating Ford contract details on its website, the union inadvertently released a slew of upcoming product plans. The UAW... October 11, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
GM Insists The Small Block V-8 Is Here To Stay
With automakers focused on hitting fuel economy standards for 2015 and beyond, it seems like the days of the small-block V-8 are surely numbered. After all, most automakers... September 7, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
2012 Buick LaCrosse To Benefit From GM's Improved V-6
If you’re in the market for a 2012 Buick LaCrosse, there’s good news on the horizon: the 2012 model will benefit from the same engine upgrades as the 2012... June 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
Diesel Jeeps Could Be Here In Three Years
The last time you could walk into a Jeep dealership anywhere in the U.S. and put money down on a diesel-powered vehicle was 2006 (although the diesel Grand Cherokee was sold... April 8, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 3
2011 Dodge Challenger Gets 305-HP Version Of New Chrysler V-6
Chrysler is doing a little powertrain housekeeping, and it's doing so in a way that should leave no one disappointed. The automaker has already introduced its all-new... October 21, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
2012 Ford Focus: 40 MPG Expected From Stronger Base Engine
Ford has announced a few more details regarding the standard four-cylinder engine that will be under the hood of most, if not all, 2012 Ford Focus models. And there's truly... October 19, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 4
Ford Ramping Up Powertrain Revamp For 2010
Just ahead of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Ford has announced nine new engines and six new transmissions due to hit the market in 2010. Part of a five-year push to introduce... January 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Hybrids, Turbos & Diesels Dominate 2010 Ward’s Auto 10 Best Engines List
This year, only one V-8 engine made the cut for the annual Ward’s Auto 10 Best Engines List as most of the field was dominated by alternative-fueled and... December 9, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Mazda Reveals Next-Gen Engine And Transmission Technology
So far Mazda has taken a somewhat unconventional route to improving fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet, focusing on lighter materials and new designs instead of rebuilding... September 29, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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