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Toyota Aygo gets new engine technology to make it more economical

The new Toyota Aygo (pictured) gets new engine tech The new Toyota Aygo has only just arrived as Toyota’s part of the city car triumvirate which includes the new Citroen C1 and new Peugeot 108, but its already set to get improvements. Toyota have been playing with the little 1.0 litre three-cylinder that lurks under the bonnet of the majority of Aygos, and have managed to do some serious tweaking. The tweaks include a higher compression ratio of 11.5:1, a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system, changes to the timing, better combustion, less friction and lower weight.

Mercedes C63 AMG Performance Package Plus

The Performance Package Plus on the Mercedes C63 AMG Mercedes has revealed the ‘Performance Package Plus’ for the C63. The stock 6.2 litre V8 has had a bit of SLS magic sprinkled on it and gets forged pistons, a lightweight crankshaft and new connecting rods. The ECU also gets a tweak or three.

‘Imported from Detroit' shirts sell out quickly

Chrysler is selling “Imported from Detroit” T-shirts in response to the popularity of its Super Bowl ad, which included the new Chrysler 200 and Eminem, a Detroit native. And apparently, the T-shirts are popular, too, because they are currently out of stock. The shirts cost $29.95 each with an average shipping price of $10, depending on shipping distance.