Nissan studying turbochargers for future vehicles?

Nissan studying turbochargers for future vehicles?

As much as we’ve grown to love Nissan’s award-winning line of VQ six-cylinder powerplants, reality dictates that time marches on and a replacement will soon be needed. According to Tetsuya Takahashi, a manager at Nissan’s Powertrain Engineering Division, a switch to smaller displacements may be in the offing along with a return to forced induction – much like what Ford has done with its EcoBoost series of engines.

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Jaguars and Land Rovers to feature aluminum construction

Jaguars and Land Rovers to feature aluminum construction

Jaguar has been touting the aluminum-intensive construction of the XJ sedan since the previous-generation model was introduced back in 2003. According to the automaker, the use of aluminum in lieu of steel can lead to an impressive 40 percent reduction in weight. That’s bound to have positive effects on driving dynamics, performance and efficiency.

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Irmscher, GM teaming up to bring Chevy Cruze Bumblebee to Frankfurt

Irmscher, GM teaming up to bring Chevy Cruze Bumblebee to Frankfurt

Irmscher, GM teaming up to bring Chevy Cruze Bumblebee to Frankfurt

Irmscher, GM teaming up to bring Chevy Cruze Bumblebee to Frankfurt

Irmscher, GM teaming up to bring Chevy Cruze Bumblebee to Frankfurt

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