Ecotec
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We already know that the upcoming ATS will feature a four-cylinder engine but this will be just the start of Cadillac’s new four-cylinder onslaught as the downsized engines are also destined to appear in the XTS range and possibly even the next-generation CTS. This will be in stark contrast to Cadillac’s current lineup, which is dominated by V-6 and V-8 powerplants. The new four-cylinder engines won’t be like the wheezy lumps of metal of yesteryear. Instead, they will be based on GM’s latest Ecotec four-cylinder engine design and output in the range of 220 to 260...
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Buick Verano To Receive 250 Horsepower Turbo Four?The new 2012 Buick Verano was first revealed with GM’s familiar Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission and delivering a reasonable--albeit a little underwhelming--177 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. Since that initial reveal of the car...
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2011 Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2012 Buick Verano
Like the size and look of the new Chevrolet Cruze but think its packaging and trim are just a little too mainstream? Well, the new 2012 Buick Verano may be just what you’re looking for as it’s essentially a more upmarket version of the Chevy compact sedan. Making its debut at the 2011...
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze: 1.4T Isn't Quite An EcoBoost Rival
Is GM pitching the new 1.4T with a performance angle, as Ford will no doubt do for that EcoBoost option? It appears not.
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2011 Buick LaCrosse Preview
At next week’s 2010 New York Auto Show Buick will roll out its latest versions of the LaCrosse sedan, this time with just a single four- and six-cylinder engine on the table. Coming in for the 2011 model year, the LaCrosse is being offered with an Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
