The PSA Puretech The puretech was first introduced to the market in 2012 inside of the early Peugeot 208. In 2014, two new engines joined the puretech family, 1.2l e-THP 110 and 1.2l e-THP 130 turbocharged versions. This was intended to be the new core engine going forward for Peugeot ranges in segments B, C […]
The 3.0 TDi The 3.0 TDi was released in 2004, featuring in the Audi A8. It was later adopted by Volkswagen to be used in the Phaeton and Touareg. The engine was designed, from scratch, to be completely different to the 2.5 TDi. As a result it offers excellent performance while using significantly less fuel.
The R9M Engine Introduced in 2011, the R9M engine is a 1.6 dCi, 4-cylinder Common Rail direct injection engine. It features a dual-mass flywheel and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Boasting 130 horsepower, the engine was a replacement for the Renault 1.9 dCi and the Nissan 2.0 dCi. Parts from GT Automotive Last month, at GT Automotive,
The Big Problem with Vauxhall’s 1.6 CDTi History of the 1.6 CDTi 1.6 CDTi, also referred to as the “whisper diesel”, is an engine developed by Vauxhall and manufactured by general motors. It was first introduced in 2013, featuring in the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. It’s known for its affordability and fuel economy, however there is
Is the Ecoboost that Bad? The Ecoboost first went into production in 2009 and became available in vehicles from 2010. Turbocharged engines with direct injection are now extremely common, however Ford paved the way with the Ecoboost. While Ford were proclaimed as pioneers of the time, with the introduction of a powerful yet efficient engine,
Nissan Juke – The Worst Car of 2024? Problems Juke Recalls Clutch Problems Automatic Gearbox Fuel Return Pipe Turbocharger Failure Timing Chain Failure Conclusion FAQ Nissan Juke – The Worst Car of 2024? After being named Whatcar’s most unreliable car of 2024, I wanted to take a deeper look into the Nissan Juke and figure
BMW as a Whole BMW has been around for over 100 years and is one of the biggest names in the automotive industry. They offer a wide range with a focus on comfort and performance and are often viewed as luxury vehicles. With German engineering being famous for reliability and efficiency, I wanted to look
What’s New with Ford? After coming third in the 2022 FN50 reliability ranking, Ford have made their way back to top position marking them as the most reliable manufacturer of vans, a first since 2016. Not only this but the Ford Transit, featuring the Ecoblue engine, has made it to the 3rd spot for most
Is the 2.0 D Ingenium the most Problematic Engine? A Brief History of the Ingenium In September 2014, Jaguar Land Rover group (JLR) announced the brand new Ingenium engine, designed for the Jaguar XE and intended to be used in future models. Currently, it can most commonly be found in the Discovery Sports and Range
What is going on with Renault’s H5F? The Renault H5F, also commonly known as the Nissan HRA2DDT, is a 1.2l 4-stroke direct injected engine co-developed by Nissan and Renault. The full aluminium body hosts a five bearing crankshaft and 2 camshafts controlling 8 valves per cylinder, for a total of 16 valves. The main issue
