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Skyactiv-X: the future of the gasoline engine

The car business is abuzz with electrification. All but one manufacturer has introduced a vehicle with some form of electric assistance or batteries. A number of OEMs have even delved into fuel-cell technology, but Mazda’s gone a different way. By looking ahead, Mazda’s devised a short, medium and long-term plan for sustainable and clean transportation. In that plan, the internal ...

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Nissan Z’s not dead

With 10 model years under its belt, it’s no wonder that many are wondering if Nissan’s sports car still has a future. Little has been said or read on the car’s as to what will become of it. Remember, the Nissan-Datsun “Z” car did disappear between the late 90s and early 2000s. While the Z33 350Z got many enthusiasts and ...

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No salary for Elon Musk for the next 10 years

Tesla’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, will not receive a salary for the next 10 years under a new compensation plan that should be approved by shareholders in March. That said, he could still end up being the richest man on the planet at the end of those 10 years. That will depend on whether or not Tesla is profitable. ...

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5 cars that saved their manufacturer

Manufacturers experience a wide range of ups and downs over the years, but very few every reach a point where their very survival is questioned. Others are not so lucky, though. The difference between success and bankruptcy often depends on a single model, a vehicle so well designed that it manages to pull an automaker out of trouble all by ...

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