After starting production of the 1-liter turbo engine, Skoda has announced that the Fabia supermini will replace the 1.2 TSI versions with a couple of 1.0 TSI. This will reduce fuel consumption by 6% ...

In an era dominated by turbocharged engines, hybrids, and electric vehicles, small naturally aspirated (NA) engines—especially 1.2-litre units—often get overlooked. Many assume they are underpowered ...

Volkswagen’s TSI engines have been awarded the environmental commendation certified by TÜV Nord, following in the footsteps of the dual-clutch transmission DSG. The Life Cycle Assessment on which the ...

Together with the 1.5 TSI that Volkswagen just announced, the 1.0 TSI represents the future of the German company and its sister brands, Skoda, SEAT, and Audi. Even though the Octavia is a large car, ...

General Motors' new turbocharged 1.2-liter LIH three-cylinder engine in the 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is one of the smallest engines the automaker has ever offered to its ...

The Octavia has just received two new features that will make it more attractive to those looking for a compact family car. Skoda highlights an 8 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the ...