#Three-cylinderEngine

Hyundai has filed a patent for a three-cylinder engine with some very interesting technology.

Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.

Smart just debuted its new fortwo and forfour city cars at an event in Berlin marking the return of a four-seat car to the brand.

In a push to retain strong global sales momentum Ford has restyled its popular Focus compact car for the 2015 model year. It’s on display for all to see at the New York International Auto Show.

In decades past, automakers produced more powerful engines by adding cylinders. As the old saying goes, there’s no replacement for displacement… Or is there? 

General Motors as officially announced output figures for its new 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged mill. 

Big news from BMW is coming in a small package in the 2012 Paris Motor Show’s wake: the brand is considering a three-cylinder engine for North America.