MARCH 28, 2016

High-Tech Coatings Smooth Way Toward Efficiency

One of the key innovations for automakers is the use of coatings that reduce friction. This results in equipment breaking down less often, running more efficiently and using less fuel. One company singles out superchargers as beneficiaries.

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Nissan Reveals Gas-Engine Titan in New York

The second-gen Titan sees horsepower grow slightly from its 5.6L V-8 and later will add a new V-6 engine to the lineup.

Researchers Claim Better Idea for Biodiesel Production

Using sugarcane instead of soybeans in generating biodiesel fuel could be far more productive, a research team at the University of Illinois contends.

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Ongoing coverage of the 2016 10 Best Engines winners, including January's awards ceremony.

Toyota Doubles Prius Plug-In Range

Toyota says the new Prius PHEV allows drivers to stay in EV mode in more situations. EV mode in the original Prius plug-in disengaged at speeds above 62 mph or with heavy throttle input.

New Infiniti Engine Makes Q50 Smoking Hot Ride

TEST DRIVE
The new Nissan/Infiniti VR engine is a winner in the refreshed Q50 sport sedan but its neck-snapping gobs of torque, not 400 hp, is the real story.

Future Engines Will Be Same But Different

Electrification isn’t going to stall because the world is flooded with cheap oil. “It’s just going to be available in a lot more flavors.”

Spanish Startup Unveils Prototype EV Sports Cars

Slightly more than 13 ft. long with a range of more than 250 miles, the first version of the Art-Tech will be a 3-door 4-seater.

V-12, AWD, Cabrios Part of BMW Group Unveilings

BMW introduces in New York a 610-hp V-12 in the ’17 M760i sedan, as well as the Alpina B7, powered by a 600-hp 4.4L twin-turbo V-8. Meanwhile, sister brand Mini debuts the convertible Cooper and all-wheel-drive Clubman ALL4.

Mahindra Counters Dieselgate With New Engine Lineup

The automaker has developed two new, versatile multipurpose platforms, one due this year and the next in 2017. It also is working on six small eco-friendly engines, three diesels and three gasoline models.

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