While the Duramax engine family has been around for a while, only the LBZ can truly claim to be the Holy Grail of GM's heavy ...
Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...
Even BMW and Porsche aren’t making as much power from their comparable engines. Like the larger six-cylinder unit, this model punches above its weight, with six-cylinder levels of power and torque but ...
Subaru and flat, or "boxer" engines are practically synonymous with one another. Beyond the Japanese automaker and Porsche, no other major manufacturer regularly utilizes flat engine configurations ...
Ford's Australian division has announced significant powertrain changes for the nation's best-selling truck and the Ranger-based Everest. The biggest change of all is the discontinuation of the ...
Ford South Africa is phasing out their 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in the Ranger and Everest as it “optimises” their powertrains for the future. Its replacement is set to be the 2.3-litre ...
In a surprising twist of engineering prowess, Toyota’s latest diesel V6 engine has demonstrated more torque than the V12 engine that powers the Lamborghini Aventador. This achievement underscores the ...
The Guinness World Record was achieved using a basic Essence trim Superb, with no performance tweaks or exotic modifications. Talking about the engine, it’s the popular 2.0-litre TDI four-cylinder ...
Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...
In a not-unexpected move, Ford Motor Company Southern Africa has followed alliance partner Volkswagen’s example by announcing the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the local market. The Citizen ...
There was a time when small engines were synonymous with modest performance and fuel economy. They were built to deliver efficiency, not excitement. But in the past few years, automakers have ...