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Many modern cars are equipped with turbo-charged engines because they turbo improve fuel performance and efficiency. But problems arise. Here are some: Slower performance — slower acceleration may indicate a Turbo problem. Motor warning Light: Various motor warning lights that light up the vehicle dashboard are never good news, but include turbocharger failure. Noises complain: Sometimes, when a turbo starts to …

Exterior-safety-interior VW Atlas S 2.0L Turbo specs ENGINE Type2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, FSI Bore3.25 in Stroke3.65 in Displacement 121 cu in Compression Ratio 9.6:1 Horsepower @ rpm235 @ 4500rpm Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm258 lb-ft @ 1600rpm Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded ENGINE DESIGN ArrangementFront mounted, transverse Cylinder BlockCast iron CrankshaftCast iron, seven main bearings Cylinder HeadAluminum alloy, crossflow Valvetrain …

This brand may not be familiar to European fans, but Steeda has been in the US tuning scene for quite some time. In addition to selling a range of Ford modding on the American market, they claim to be the world’s largest aftermarket Ford Specialist. Now Steeda is bringing this relatively underrepresented participant to the right Mustang drive market, having …

If you wanted a raised driving position to see the world around you, you had to buy an SUV. If you needed space, you had a choice of a station wagon or people mover. And for a bit of driving fun, you had to find yourself a hot hatch. But Nissan changed all that with the creation of the fi …

Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corp. will use Nvidia’s artificial intelligence technology in its self-driving vehicle systems it plans to develop over the next few years. The announcement was made by Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang in his opening keynote at the company’s GPU Technology Conference in San Jose, reports Reuters. Toyota will use the Nvidia’s Drive PX artificial intelligence platform, …

The Nissan NV200 (2017) is a rapid, trustworthy and exciting vehicle. It is sleek and stylish and fast – creating it simple to run in tight spaces and city roads, whilst still having enough cargo space. The 2017 NV200 is an superb middle ground from the often too big vans or pick-ups. Furthermore, the NV200 is fuel-efficient, compact and fairly …

If you have a special car that you like but do not want to go thru the trouble of getting an auto loan and paying back it, you need to think about auto leasing.When leasing a car or truck you are paying cash to use it for a restricted lease time period and one it is finished you will generally …

The standard Prius hybrid has been a huge success, but British fans of the Prius Plug-in have been less easy to find. With this second-gen car offering an augmented 39-mile electric range and plenty of changes to both tech and style, Toyota is hoping to boost its popularity. Coincidentally or otherwise, following reports from the PHEV’s European press launch that included a …

Summer can have a harsh effect on your car. From affecting the coat of paint to the pressure in tyres, summer has a harmful effect on every vehicle unless you take the right precautions. Here are a few tips to protect your vehicle against the hazards of summer. Oil-Cars are more likely to overheat in the summer. But it’s not just …

The Jaguar I-Pace has been getting a lot of attention since the concept made its debut at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. And just a few months following its debut, it went all the way to Geneva with a new wardrobe. Along the change of look was a number of teasers released by the company. Is this some kind …

For too long, the Hyundai Santa Fe has lurked in the shadows of perennial top-sellers such as the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander. And now that the Nissan Pathfinder and Honda Pilot have undergone complete redesigns, the Santa Fe faces even more pressure to keep up with the pack. But the Hyundai has at least one quality that helps it …

Porsche has introduced the redeveloped fourth generation mid-engine sport coupe of the Porsche 718 Cayman. The release, which comes weeks after the 718 Boxster made its official debut, does not only extend the brand’s new model series but also now has a more efficient, striking, and athletic look. Orders for both the 718 Cayman and the 718 Cayman S are …

Whenever you hear the term exotic car, you’re likely to imagine impossibly sexy machines powered by incredibly thirsty engines. Now, while there are no exotic cars in the mass-market segment, there is one model whose name sounds rather outlandish: the Tiguan. Introduced a decade ago, the Tiguan’s name is a combination of “tiger” and “iguana”. Hearing this immediately evokes images of …

Civic 2017- Reinvented family hatchback gets new petrol engines and less distinctive styling. Of the Civic’s three available engines, two are new. These are the entry-level 127bhp 1.0-litre and  the 180bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrols. The latter should be the more popular of the two, and it’s the one we’re testing here. The 1.6-litre diesel engine is the only major part …

Green driving just got one option richer in Japan. At one of its largest press conferences since introducing the Mirai two years ago, Toyota launched its new Prius PHV plug-in hybrid. The automaker is shooting to sell each month 2,500 of the cars it considers to be a key to sustainable mobility. Consumers nowadays have a broad range of electrified …

To be seated behind the wheel of the new Peugeot 3008 is an engaging experience.The French firm has introduced its i-Cockpit into the family-sized SUV to provide a driving environment right up there with the very best on the market. What’s more, you don’t have to buy one of the top trim levels to enjoy it – every 3008 comes …