The cooperation between BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën which began in 2004 has given birth to a new, 1.4 litre petrol engine directly derived from the existing 1.6 litre engine already launched in the MINI Cooper and Cooper S and Peugeot 207.

The new diesel engine produces 266 hp and 467 ft-lbs of torque. They'll be making 25,000 units per year, but haven't yet said what vehicles it will be going into.

A very interesting 5 minute video showing the manufacture of a V12 Ferrari engine. Some very interesting steps.

BMW M5 engine takes International Engine of the Year title for a standard-setting second consecutive year; Double-blown Volkswagen 1.4 TSI \223miniature\224 tops its class; Subaru picks up its first ever \221Engine Oscar\222

Mitsubishi announced that it will introduce High Performance Clean Diesel engines to

The new biturbo engine featured in the newly-announced BMW 335ci is given in-depth coverage by the guys at WCF. Some great information for the real gearheads.

BMW is using video podcasts to feature the latest BMW news, including this introduction of the new engine. Available in QuickTime, sized for PSP and iPod, and, of course, RSS-enabled.

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have signed a letter of intent to assess a new extension of their cooperation on petrol engines. According to a statement, they will jointly conduct a feasibility study concerning a new family of engines with advanced technology features aimed at delivering enhanced power and torque characteristics combined with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The horsepower wars are driving an incredible race to innovate by engine manufacturers, with emphasis on performance as well as long-term reliability. Quick, non-technical piece by the folks at wired.com

An ingenious use of water injection into the cylinder after the power stroke causes it to vaporize into steam and yield a second power stroke as it expands. It reduces heat losses, but it means having to carry around water in addition to fuel.

BMW's always prided itself on its poweful, high-performance engines, but frequently at the cost of fuel efficiency. With increasing focus on gas mileage and environmental concerns, BMW will start using turbochargers, more efficient valvetrains, and advanced electronics to maintain its performance edge without sacrificing efficiency.