Nissan brought the first, and only, variable-compression engine to market. But its future doesn't look bright. Complexity in ...

The new engine is based on the 2.0-liter variable compression engines found in the Infiniti QX50 and Nissan Altima but sports one less cylinder. The new engine makes 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, ...

Nissan’s variable-compression turbo (VC-Turbo) is a unique engine capable of variable compression adjustment. Unlike traditional engines, which have a fixed compression ratio, the VC-Turbo engine ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...

"Nothing is going to be revolutionary for ICEV from now till the day the last one is made. It is technology which has been continually refined for 160 years." 1) How about free piston engines (gets ...

As we near the end of the road for internal-combustion engines, manufacturers are spending big money to eke out small gains in fuel economy. The latest miracle is Nissan’s VC-T engine, the first ...

Nissan’s variable compression engines have caught the attention of U.S. safety regulators, following multiple reports of alleged engine failure, loss of power, engine knocking, and metal chunks and ...

Nissan is recalling nearly 443,900 vehicles across certain models under its brand and the Infiniti brand in the U.S. over a faulty part that could cause engine failure. Engine bearings within the ...

At 1.5 liters, this little dynamo is a cutdown version of the automaker's larger 2.0-liter variable-compression engine and it's a winner. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to ...

It is relevant for most users. EPA numbers are pretty close (within 2 mpg) of what I get driving. It is impossible for a single metric to perfectly match all users with different driving patterns over ...