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Toyota Joint-venture engine plant in China begins production of advanced four-cylinder engines

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Ltd (GTE), a joint venture company established with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. The AR is an advanced engine that offers improved fuel efficiency despite its larger displacement, along with higher maximum output, cleaner emissions, and lower noise output.

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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In light of the rapid changes taking place in the automotive industry, the new vision takes a longer-term perspective and sets out how Mazda will use driving pleasure—the fundamental appeal of the automobile—to help solve issues facing people, the earth and society.

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Porsche's New Six-Stroke Engine Explained

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While there are actually several different designs for six-stroke engines, some of which are nearly as old as the automobile itself, they never took off due to the relative increase in mechanical complexity. Although, they do still see routine use on the massive diesel engines used for large container ships.

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