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Mazda may revive the rotary as a hybrid car powerplant

Mazda Motor Corp. has given a new lease on life to its rotary engine in the form of a Mazda 2 hatchback reconfigured as an extended-range hybrid. The prototype runs as an electric vehicle, with an electric motor powering the wheels.

Roush debuts tuner kit for 2011 Ford Mustang

If the 412 hp from your 5.0-liter Mustang just isn't quite enough, Roush Performance Products has launched the ROUSHcharger tuner kit for your car, boosting output to 550 hp on pump gasoline with more than 470 lb-ft of torque. The kit (part number 421140) has a suggested retail price of $5,999 and is available now. The kit comes with a 90-millimeter pulley and generates an estimated seven pounds of boost.

Vauxhall launches powerful 1.0 petrol engine

OLD-FASHIONED 1.6-litre petrol engines in Vauxhall cars are about to be replaced by a clever new 1.0-litre alternative. The tiny newcomer has only three cylinders, but thanks to a turbocharger it coughs up more power and torque than many normal 1.6-litre equivalents. It’s set to debut in Vauxhall’s funky Adam supermini, although the new engine will be display-only when it emerges at the Geneva Motor Show next month.