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The second 2015 Kia Sedona teaser image released

One more specs information for the new 2015 Sedona: it will be powered by a 3.3L  direct injection gasoline engine.

Below is the side profile teaser.

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Lexus NX official image released

As expected, now you are able to see there are huge amount of the Lexus NX official photo flooding the internet. Of course we will not put those amount of images to flood our website. Before showing you some of our selected NX images, let me provide you some specification information first.

– Three models: NX200 (naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cylinder engine), NX200t (turbo 2.0L  4-cylinder engine) and NX300h (2.5L naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine + hybrid powertrain). Here is the image of the 2.0L Turbo engine:

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– US market will only has the NX200t and NX300h

– FWD or AWD

– NX200t engine output will be around 220 to 230hp; but another source told us it ...

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Toyota revealed latest engine technology

Today Toyota released some information regarding their new generation of naturally aspirated engines.

There are two engines are mentioned in the news. One is 1.3L and another 1.0L. Key points:

– Atkinson burning cycle (10% better fule economy)

– VVT-iE valve technology (previously only available on Lexus LS sedan)

– High compression ratio of 13.5:1 for 1.3L and 11.5:1 for 1.0L

– Stop-start technology

– Direct fuel injection is not required (but it can still come with DI)

– Speical design intake ports makes combustion more rapid

– Cooled EGR system to reduce emissions

– 1.3L engine thermal efficiency: 38%; 1.0L efficienty: 37%. Compared to old engines of 35%

– Modified pis...

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Why you should not park in front of the fire hydrant

No, they will not tow your car. They will just break your car window glass and let their hose go through.

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Production Lexus NX image leaked!

From the French magazine L’Automobile. Also, offical photos will be available later today at 11pm EST. So please check back to see more high resolution photos tonight.

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