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Tokyo Auto Show 2013
HondaSubaruToyota

Japan to use more turbochargers

For quite some time now, companies have been reducing engine sizes, while still maintaining the same levels of performance. This is possible in no small part thanks to turbocharging, and in recent news, big Japanese car makers are starting down this path. Tokyo Auto Show 2013 Of these, we mention Toyota, Honda and Subaru, which chose to reveal their plans...

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 engine
Chrysler

Chrysler’s SRT division’s take on downsizing

Pending a period of economic well fare and general acceptance of luxury, just about every single car on the market grew in size and engine displacement. The current climate seems to be pushing things the other way and, for once, Chrysler's SRT division seems to agree. But not entirely. SRT, as I'm sure you know, stands for Street and Racing...