F&I Management & Training

BMW has a fight on its hands as it guns for a fourth consecutive International Engine of the Year title. The German marque, which has scooped more trophies for engine excellence than any other company in the Awards' 10-year history, faces tough competition from over 20 new entrants to the Awards in 2008. Expected to fare well in this year's Awards are three particularly strong challenges from Japan. Subaru's first-ever diesel is a much-respected effort, while Nissan's 3.8-litre twin-turbo, found under the hood of the GT-R, and Mitsubishi's 2-litre turbo in the EVO X are technologically advanced and powerful. Strong contenders for BMW's crown also comes from Europe, with Audi's 5-litre V10, Fiat's small, but powerful 1.4-litre Turbo, and Volvo's 3-litre turbo from the V70 to name just three. Meanwhile there are high hopes for North American success thanks to GM's new 6.2-litre turbo that powers the Corvette ZR1 and Cadillac CTS-V, plus Chrysler's 1.8-litre joint effort with Mitsubishi and Hyundai could well yield results.

DATED: 18.04.08

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