Amid Volvo’s announcement of a plug-in hybrid for markets besides diesel-loving Europe came another tidbit about the lone Swedish brand’s future direction. Rather than 5, 6 or 8 cylinder engines like years past, Volvo will be downsizing, much like BMW – and using modular engines to boot, much like their Bavarian rivals.
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Tagged as BMW, China, Engines, modular engines, swedish cars, Technology, Turbocharging, Volvo, Volvo S60, volvo xc60
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