The downsizing of engines by carmakers is a strategy that's now all too familiar. Over the past decades, many automakers have had to shrink their engine sizes as part of efforts to comply with ...

Back in December 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation opened a probe into allegations of VC-Turbo engine failures. At the time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was aware of six ...

Nissan just recalled the variable-compression VC-Turbo engine in various Rogue and Altima models over bearing failures. Now, there's a class-action lawsuit. Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression ...