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Volkswagen Debuts Cylinder Shut-Off Tech In 4-Cyl Engines

Cylinder deactivation has been with us for several years in big V8 engines. Both GM and Chrysler have used it and Audi now offers it on its S range. Rather firing on all cylinders during steady freeway driving, the units use cylinder deactivation to save fuel when the power demand is low, shutting...

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Report: Volkswagen Likely To Axe Twincharger Engine

A few years ago Volkswagen was touting the benefits of its new ‘twincharger’ technology for gasoline engines. Labeled TSI, the technology essentially combined... January 18, 2011 by 


 
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Volkswagen reveals smaller engines for Golf and Polo range at Vienna Motor Symposium

While the horsepower wars may or may not be over, the efficiency wars are just shifting into high gear, with every carmaker on the planet searching for ways to get more power... May 12, 2009 by  1


 
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid prototype

Touareg Hybrid set to join Volkswagen BlueMotion range next year

Volkswagen, looking to improve the efficiency of its fleets, has released today details about a number of new and upcoming technologies that it has grouped under its... February 2, 2009 by 


 
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Seat launches Leon Linea R hot hatch

The Seat Leon hatch is in the midst of its second generation, with a facelift expected early next year. The all-new Linea R version of the car has come early, however... November 11, 2008 by  2


 
 
 

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