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So far Mazda has taken a somewhat unconventional route to improving fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet, focusing on lighter materials and new designs instead of rebuilding its powertrain lineup. It has done the company well, but to move to the next level of efficiency the automaker is also planning on upgrading its engine and transmission lineup.

At next month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda will reveal its next-generation of powertrain technologies, which include two new engines and an advanced automatic transmission.

Grouped under the ‘SKY’ family of technologies, the lineup will include the new SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine,...

When we asked Ford executive vice president Mark Fields about diesels last week, he said mildly, "You'll see diesels used in our truck line, especially the larger models."

Lo and behold, Ford has released details on its latest, 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel. It's the first one Ford has designed in-house after a deal with International to supply diesels for large F-Series pickups fell apart in a messy legal battle over warranty claims.

Ford says the new 6.7-liter V8 turbodiesel is the most powerful, the most refined, the greenest, and the most fuel-efficient diesel it has ever offered.

The new engine is described in lavish detail over on ...

Ford is in by far the best shape of the Detroit Three right now. Their sales are up compared to GM and Toyota, and their 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Ford Escape were two of the top-selling cars bought using Cash-for-Clunkers credits.

TheCarConnection.com was lucky enough to attend a Ford social event in New York City last night, part of a 100-city "Taurus Tour" to dealerships, small-town ball games, and other events to let the public see, touch, and ride in the redesigned 2010 Ford Taurus.

We got a chance to chat with Mark Fields, Ford's executive vice president and president of the Americas, in an open-air bar high above the Hudson River,...