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BorgWarner introduces gasoline VTG turbocharger for the mass market

BorgWarner has developed specialized variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for a broad range of gasoline-powered vehicles.

Bosch, Mahle to bail out of turbochargers JV

Mahle G.m.b.H. and Robert Bosch G.m.b.H. plan to sell their turbocharger partnership, citing a failure to achieve economies of scale despite strong sales growth.

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26.01.2017

Here Are The Trends In Engine Oil For 2017

With a continual push in emissions regulation, fuel economy and technological changes, your choice in oil could never be more important. What you need to know now before the changes hit your pocket.

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26.12.2016

Independent tests show copy turbos can be 40% down on power say BTN Turbo

Non-original remanufactured and copy turbos can be 40% down on performance with higher emissions, compared to OE remanufactured units.

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21.11.2016

Turbos: do you know what you’re fitting?

Remanufactured and reconditioned turbos are more popular than ever, according to BTN Turbo who add that technicians need to be wary and ensure they know what they are fitting.

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02.11.2016

‘Revolutionary’ new petrol engine from Infiniti

Infiniti (part of the Nissan group) will present VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged), the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine and one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created, on September 29 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile).

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19.08.2016

Tests show gap between genuine aftermarket turbos and copies

Replacement turbos built to the original specifications of the factory-installed part they replace have significantly better performance, CO2 and NOX emissions than non-original copies a study commissioned by Honeywell Transportation Systems confirm.