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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Volkswagen of America is introducing the Group’s third-generation EA888 1.8-liter Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The new 4-cylinder Gen 3 1.8 liter engine (blue) it replaces. The resulting boost in driving performance is manifest. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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In America, Defenders have typically been weekend playthings for boomers with fond memories of. Farther down the line are somewhat newer Defender body panels waiting to be refurbished, hand-sanded, and then covered with Ferrari-quality. But [with such kits], you don’t need special high-voltage knowledge.”.