The fully redesigned 2016 Mazda2 has been revealed in Japan, and is set to include the full suite of SKYACTIV technologies. While Mazda’s entry-level subcompact car has been roaming the roads in its current third-generation form for the past seven years, other more versatile and feisty vehicles like the Ford Fiesta and Kia Rio have attracted quite a bit of ...
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Volvo XC90 promises impressive fuel economy
Volvo has recently stated that its all-new 7-passenger Sport Utility Vehicle will be the cleanest and most powerful SUV in the world. The cause of the vehicle’s low emissions that hover around 60 g/km is due to the automaker’s Drive-E powertrains, and drivers can expect a total output of 400 horsepower from the new 2015 Volvo XC90 SUV’s new plug-in ...
Read More »Chrysler’s 8-speed transmission to save 700 million gallons of fuel
The future of Chrysler Group’s TorqueFlite 8-speed transmission appears to be quite promising. Vehicles equipped with the automatic gearbox are projected to save over 700 million gallons of fuel (approximately 2.6+ billion litres), which rounds up to an estimated $2.5 billion in cost savings. The automaker also expects a reduction of more than 6 million metric tons (6 billion kilograms) ...
Read More »Ford reveals newly updated and refined 2015 Focus ST at Goodwood
The new 2015 Ford Focus ST made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Updates to the new ST hatchback include new styling, a more refined cabin, improved dynamics, and an updated suspension. The 2015 Ford Focus ST now looks sportier and more aggressive than the previous model due to a lower and wider stance, the ...
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